Germany Visit Visa from Pakistan
Planning a trip to Germany? See which documents the German Embassy expects for a Schengen visit visa, why a complete file matters, and how to book an appointment with our Faisalabad or Lahore office. The German mission makes the decision.
Germany Visa for Pakistani Citizens at a Glance
Which Documents Do You Need for a Germany Visit Visa?
Missing documents can lead to rejection, so the German Embassy asks for a complete file at the appointment. These documents apply to every short-stay applicant.
Identity and application
For every applicant
- ✓Passport: your signed passport, valid for at least three months after the visa ends, plus all previous passports.
- ✓Application form: completed on the Videx system, printed and signed, with the appointment email printout.
- ✓Photos: two biometric photos taken within the last six months.
- ✓CNIC and family records: CNIC copy and, where relevant, NADRA FRC and marriage or birth certificates.
- ✓Visa history: copies of earlier visas and any previous refusals, stated honestly.
Funds, job and ties
Shows you can pay and will return
- ✓Bank statements: the last six months, with English translation where needed.
- ✓Employed: an employer letter with your position and permission for the trip, plus three months of salary slips.
- ✓Other income: pension, investment or property papers if they show your means better.
- ✓Family lists: the lists of children and relatives living abroad, as the Embassy asks.
Trip plan and cover
Your journey in detail
- ✓Flights: confirmed round-trip booking covering the stay.
- ✓Accommodation: proof for the whole stay, such as hotel bookings with full addresses and an itinerary.
- ✓Insurance: signed travel health insurance, at least EUR 30,000, valid in all Schengen countries.
Copies should be A4 size. The Embassy can ask for more documents at any time, and its requirements can change. Check the German Embassy tourist visa page before you submit, and see our documentation guidance.
Germany Visa Requirements by Visit Purpose
Add these documents to the general list above, depending on why you are travelling. Find your purpose and prepare the extra papers.
Tourism
Holiday and sightseeing
- ✓Hotel bookings: covering the whole stay, with full addresses.
- ✓Itinerary: a detailed plan of where you will go.
- ✓Flights: confirmed round-trip bookings for the full stay.
Family visit
Visiting relatives in Germany
- ✓Host letter: a formal obligation letter (Verpflichtungserklärung) from the Foreigners Office, not older than 6 months, or a signed invitation from your host.
- ✓Host papers: with an informal invitation, copies of your host’s passport, residence permit and residence certificate.
- ✓Family proof: your FRC and marriage or birth certificates to show the relationship.
- ✓If you do not stay with the host: confirmed hotel bookings.
Friends visit
Visiting friends in Germany
- ✓Host letter: the same obligation letter or signed invitation from your friend.
- ✓Host papers: copies of your friend’s passport, residence permit and residence certificate.
- ✓If you do not stay with your friend: confirmed hotel bookings.
Business trips
Meetings, trade fairs and exhibitions
- ✓Invitation from Germany: on company letterhead, dated within 3 months, naming you and your position, the purpose and a detailed itinerary. Attach the company’s commercial register extract and the signatory’s authorisation and passport copy.
- ✓Reference letter from your company: your position, purpose, duration, permission to travel and who pays.
- ✓Company finances: six months of company bank statements and tax return acknowledgments for the last two fiscal years.
- ✓Trade fairs: name the fair in your registration. Exhibitors add stall confirmation and payment proof, and visitors add entrance tickets.
Medical treatment
Treatment at a German clinic or hospital
- ✓Clinic letter: an original from the German hospital or clinic confirming your appointment and treatment time, not older than 3 months.
- ✓Costs: proof of advance payment, or written confirmation that none is needed, plus proof of how costs are covered.
- ✓Medical report: an original from a registered doctor in Pakistan with your diagnosis, required treatment and history.
- ✓Escort: anyone travelling with you needs their own visitor visa and documents.
- ✓Stay: accommodation proof if you will not stay at the hospital.
Not sure which papers your case needs? Call our office and we will tell you what to prepare.
Family Reunion (Immigration Visa)
For a spouse or child joining a family member who lives in Germany. This is a long-stay family-based route, not a visit visa. The Embassy notes that processing takes several months.
- ✓Who can apply: spouses, who must both be at least 18, and children.
- ✓How to apply: Islamabad applicants apply through the Embassy’s Consular Services Portal. If the file is complete, the Embassy sends a link to book an appointment. Residents of Sindh and Balochistan apply at the Consulate General in Karachi.
- ✓Fee: EUR 75 per adult and EUR 37.50 per child aged 0 to 17, paid in rupees.
- ✓Family documents: original NADRA birth certificates, and for spouses the original Nikah Nama and NADRA marriage registration certificate.
- ✓Your family member in Germany: a residence certificate not older than 6 months and a copy of their residence permit.
- ✓Language and cover: an A1 German certificate from an accepted provider, not older than one year, unless exempt, and travel insurance valid for one year.
Every family reunion case is different, and the Embassy updates its process often. Call our office to check your eligibility and next steps.
How Does Hashim Visa Consultancy Help You Apply?
We guide and prepare. You complete and sign your own application, and the German Embassy makes the decision.
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Book an Appointment
Meet our Faisalabad or Lahore team and tell us about your trip.
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Check Your Route
We confirm whether you are visiting as a tourist or to see family or friends.
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Prepare Your File
We help you build your documents and check them for gaps.
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Complete the Form
You fill in the Videx form with your own answers and sign it.
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Attend Your Appointment
The Embassy decides. We explain the next steps.
Why Choose Hashim Visa Consultancy for Your Germany Visit Visa?
As a Germany visit visa consultant for applicants in Pakistan, we focus on complete files, clear guidance and honest expectations.
Offices in Faisalabad and Lahore
Meet our team in person instead of working out a Schengen file alone.
Complete files, not guesses
The Embassy can reject incomplete applications, so we check your documents for gaps before you go.
Honest guidance
We explain what applies to your case. We never ask you to hide a past refusal or invent a document.
Clear about fees
Visa and service charges are paid separately from our fees. Check current amounts with the official source.
Please note: we are a private consultancy, not the German Embassy or a government office. We prepare you for the application but do not decide outcomes or promise a visa. Failing to disclose a previous refusal is treated as fraud by the Embassy. Read the official guidance before you pay anyone.
Germany Visit Visa FAQs
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa to visit Germany?
Yes. Pakistani passport holders need a Schengen visa for a short visit of up to 90 days.
Where is the German visit visa application submitted?
The Embassy tourist visa page says applications go to the Visa Section of the German Embassy in Islamabad. You fill in the Videx form online, print and sign it, and bring the appointment email. Check the Embassy page for any change in route.
What travel insurance does Germany require?
Signed travel health insurance with at least EUR 30,000 cover, valid in all Schengen countries, not only Germany.
What documents do I need to visit family in Germany?
Along with the usual documents, you need an obligation letter (Verpflichtungserklärung) from your host, or a signed invitation with copies of the host’s passport, residence permit and residence certificate.
How much is the Germany visa fee?
The German Embassy lists EUR 90 for a Schengen short-stay visa and EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 12. Fees are paid in cash in rupees at the current exchange rate. They can change, so check the current amount before you pay.
What is the Germany visa processing time?
The Embassy says Schengen visas usually take about 14 calendar days from the initial application. Processing starts only when your application is complete, so apply early and avoid non-refundable bookings until the visa is issued.
How Do You Book an Appointment?
Book online on our appointment page, call or WhatsApp the office nearest to you, or visit us in person. Email: info@hashimvc.com.
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