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Going to Germany for medical treatment which is not available in Pakistan ?

In your own interest, please take care when preparing your application

Include in your applications all the documents listed below, in exactly the way described and in correct order.

If you neglect to provide any document, your application can be immediately rejected. At the least, you will introduce delays as processing your application only starts once you have submitted it in full.

The Visa Section can at any time request any additional document from you. Your application is only complete if you have complied with the document request.

Copies must be in A4 format.

Required documents

1Your current passport and copies of all previous passports and visa

Original of current passport and copies of pages 1 and 2

Previous passports in full copy

Your passport needs to be valid for at least three months after the end of the desired visa.

All passports must be signed by the holder. Unsigned passports are invalid under Pakistani law and cannot receive visa.

You can only be considered for a multiple entry visa of longer duration, if your passport has a long additional validity.

If any of your previous passports has been lost, provide a police report with English or German translation.

If you have received any visa on paper (not in your passport), please also provide a copy.

2Videx visa application form

Signed original, printed from the system

You must fill out your application on the Videx online application system, then print out and sign.

3Two biometrical Passport Photos

Original

Please follow the examples of passport photographs

The photographs must not be older than six months.

One photograp must be stapled on the application form and a further photograph attached with a paper clip.

4Health insurance policy

Signed original and one copy

A list of health insurance companies in Pakistan that comply with Schengen standards can be found at the link.

Your minimum insurance cover must be € 30000. Your policy must cover all Schengen countries not only Germany.

5Invitation from the medical institution in Germany

Original

The official document / letter of invitation from the medical institution where you have been accepted for treatment must include:

  • written confirmation of your appointment by the hospital or medical doctor in Germany, being not older than three months;
  • information regarding the estimated duration of the treatment;
  • proof of advance payment, or written confirmation that an advance payment is not necessary;
  • certificate from the medical institution covering the costs or proof of private means of payment;
  • transfer of funds for the treatment
6Proof of payment

Original

Either confirmation by the medical institution in Germany that the costs of your treatment are covered or were privately payed by you,

or confirmation that you have transferred the funds for your treatment.

7Medical certificate

Original

The certificate must be issued by a registered doctor or medical institution in Pakistan, give your diagnosis and specify the treatment required. It must attach your medical history.

5Proof of accommodation

Copy / printout

If you or any of your attendants are not staying at the hospital for the duration of the treement, proof of accommodation has to be provided for the whole duration of the intended stay (e.g. hotel reservation with the full address of the Hotel).

6Flight reservation

Copy / printout

Please provide confirmed round trip tickets covering the duration of your stay.

7Confirmation of employment or university enrolment in Pakistan and NOC for your trip

Original

The certificate must be issued by your company, employer or university and state:

  • your designation or position;
  • how long you have been working with or studying at the entity; and
  • permission for the trip.
8All previous visa refusals

Copy

Checks are run against the system for any refusals. Failure to disclose a refusal contitutes fraud and is an automatic grounds for refusing the visa.

9ID card (CNIC)Copy
10

FRC (Family Registration Certificate)

Marriage Certificate (if applicable), Birth Certificate (for minor applicants)

Original

Certificates are provided by NADRA in English language

11List of children

Signed original

You can download a template to complete here

12List of relatives living abroad

Signed original

You can download a template to complete here

13Financial evidence

Copy

You must at least provide:

  • Bank statements of the past six months; and
  • Salary slips of the last three months.

Disclosing your financial position is central for the success of your application. If you feel that the above documents do not reflect your financial resources, you can also provide documents such as pension books, investment certificates or property documents. Always include English translations where applicable.

14Appointment email

Printout

You have received the appointment email to your email address registered with the Embassy. Your printout must show that email address.

Accompanying persons

Any person accompanying you on your medical visit has to apply for a tourist visa or visit visa and submit the relevant documents for that category.

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