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German Consulate General Karachi

Consul General Thomas E. Schultze

Generalkonsul Thomas E. Schultze

I am thrilled to serve in the vibrant city of Karachi, the economic hub of Pakistan and its most diverse city – the City of Lights. Karachi is where Germany meets the future of Pakistan: bold ideas, strong partnerships, and shared ambitions. With a passion for fostering innovation, trade, and cultural exchange, I am dedicated to building meaningful partnerships and advancing our shared goals.

Consul General Thomas E. Schultze

Adress, opening hours and contact

Description

German Consulate General

Head

Thomas E. Schultze, Consul General

City/Town

Karachi

Postal address

92-A/7, Block 5, Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan.

Administrative / consular district

Provinces Sindh und Balochistan

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday
7:30 am - 3:15 pm
Friday:
7:30 am - 1:30 pm

Opening hours of the Visa and Consular Section:
Monday to Friday
8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Collection of passports:
Monday - Thursday
01:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Submission of missing documents:
Mailbox at barrier only, please do not forget to mention application number to avoid further delays

Visa inquiries by telephone via +92 21 3582 1596 ONLY
Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Please note that visa enquiries by telephone will only be answered during these times and via the number indicated above.

Contact

Telephone

+92 21 3587 3782/ +92 21 3583 9936/ +92 21 3583 9697

Fax

+92 21 35 87 40 09

Website

The Consulate is conditionally accessible to people with disabilities. In case you require special assistance, please contact us.

For emergency cases involving German nationals in Pakistan (and strictly only for those, under no circumstances in visa matters!)

You may contact the duty officer under one of the following numbers via phone

+92-334-05 80 589

+92-333-13 16 168

For technical reasons one of the a.m. numbers may be switched off, in this case please dial the other number.

Calls regarding visa matters WILL NOT be answered!


Book your appointment for Schengen, Family Reunion and Research visa at this link:

Karachi: Book an appointment


Online Application for Student visa can be submitted at the Consular Services Portal:

Auslandsportal - Studium


Online Application for Employment, Training, Jobseeker and other long term visas can be submitted at the Consular Services Portal:

Auslandsportal - EWT

In 2026, the German Consulate General Karachi is closed on the following German and Pakistani holidays:

Thursday, 01 JanuaryNew Year
Friday, 20 March Eid-ul-Fitr
Friday, 03 AprilGood Friday
Monday, 06 AprilEaster Monday
Friday, 01 MayLabor Day
Thursday, 14 MayAscension Day
Monday, 25 MayWhit Monday
Thursday 28 and Friday 29 MayEid-ul-Azha
Friday, 14 AugustPakistan Independence Day
Saturday, 03 OctoberDay of German Unity
Thursday, 24 and Friday, 25 DecemberChristmas
Thursday, 31 DecemberNew Year's Eve

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