Schengen Tourist Visa (Germany) Checklist from Pakistan

Schengen Tourist Visa (Germany) Checklist from Pakistan

Short answer: A Pakistani passport holder visiting Germany as a tourist applies for a short-stay Schengen visa (Type C) at the German mission in Pakistan. The fee is EUR 90 for adults, and the file must include at least EUR 30,000 of travel health insurance valid in every Schengen country, six months of bank statements, and proof of accommodation for every night of the trip.

This guide is for Pakistani passport holders planning a tourist trip to Germany. A Schengen visa covers all 27 member states, but you apply at the embassy of the country where you will spend the most time — or, if time is split equally, the country you enter first. If Germany is your main destination, apply at the German mission. A Type C visa allows up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Facts come from the German Embassy in Islamabad.

Who Needs This Visa?

Pakistani passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Germany for tourism, family visits, business meetings, or short-term medical treatment. It is for short stays only. Apply at the German Embassy in Islamabad (Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir) or the Consulate General in Karachi (Sindh, Balochistan). Both run a free online waiting list: register and wait for your appointment. Anyone asking you for money at that stage is a fraudster; one registration per person is enough.

Document Checklist

Every item links to its official source. Rules last checked 4 Nov 2026.

  • Current and all previous passports (originals) — Current passport valid at least three months past the visa requested, with two blank pages. Every passport must be signed. Source: German Embassy
  • Child's own signature or thumb impression (if the applicant is a child) — The Embassy cannot print a visa in an unsigned passport; a minor signs or thumb-prints it themselves. Source: German Embassy
  • Copies of pages 1 and 2 of your current passport — A4 copies. A lost passport needs a police report with an English or German translation. Source: German Embassy
  • Videx application form, signed — Fill in the form in the Videx online system, print it, and sign the original. Source: German Embassy
  • Two biometric passport photos — Originals, no older than six months, per the mission's photo examples. Source: German Embassy
  • Copies of previous visas (if issued before) — Copies of visas issued to you, including any issued on paper, not in your passport. Source: German Embassy
  • Copies of all previous visa refusals (if ever refused) — Every previous refusal must be disclosed; hiding one counts as fraud and is automatic grounds for refusal. Source: German Embassy
  • Travel health insurance — Signed original and one copy. Minimum cover EUR 30,000, valid in all Schengen countries. Source: German Embassy
  • Accommodation for the whole stay — Hotel reservations with each hotel's full address, covering every night. Source: German Embassy
  • Round-trip flight reservation — A printout of confirmed round-trip tickets. A booking confirmation is enough. Source: German Embassy
  • Employment or enrolment letter with NOC (if employed or studying) — An original letter from your employer or university stating your position and permission for the trip. Source: German Embassy
  • CNIC copy — A copy of your computerised national identity card. Source: German Embassy
  • Family Registration Certificate (FRC) — A copy of your NADRA FRC, plus marriage and birth certificates where they apply. Source: German Embassy
  • List of children and list of relatives living abroad — The mission's templates, filled in. Source: German Embassy
  • Six months of bank statements and three salary slips — Bank statements for six months and salary slips for three months. Add pension books, investments, or property documents if needed, with translations. Source: German Embassy
  • Printout of your appointment email — It must show the email address you registered with. Source: German Embassy
  • Everything in the listed order, copies on A4 — Bring every document as described and in the order listed. Processing starts only once your application is complete. Source: German Embassy

Fees

EUR 90 for adults and EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 12, paid in cash in rupees at the current rate. The waiting list is free — never pay anyone for a registration or slot.

Processing Time

The mission says short-stay visas usually take about 14 calendar days, longer in peak season. You may apply from 15 days to six months before travel. Processing starts only once your application is complete.

How to Apply

  1. Confirm Germany is the right mission: your only destination, longest stay, or first entry when time is split equally.
  2. Register on the free waiting list online with the mission for your region. Register only once.
  3. Complete the Videx form online, print it, and sign the original.
  4. Arrange insurance of at least EUR 30,000 covering all Schengen countries, hotel bookings for every night, and your flight reservation.
  5. Assemble the file in the mission's order, copies on A4. Include every previous refusal.
  6. Attend with your appointment email printout, originals and copies, two photos, and the fee in cash. Sign every passport.
  7. Wait for the decision. If refused, read the refusal letter: it tells you why and how to appeal. Remonstration ended on 1 July 2025, so your first application must be complete.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Leaving out an old refusal — A hidden refusal is fraud and automatic grounds for refusal.
  • An unsigned passport — Unsigned passports are invalid under Pakistani law. Sign every passport, old ones too, and never sign a child's for them.
  • Insurance that only covers Germany — The policy must cover all Schengen countries, with at least EUR 30,000 of cover.
  • Paying an agent for an appointment — The waiting list is free; anyone asking for money is a fraudster, and duplicates are cancelled.
  • Gaps in accommodation or itinerary — Hotel bookings must cover every night.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I apply for a German Schengen visa in Pakistan?

At the German Embassy in Islamabad (Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir) or the Consulate General in Karachi (Sindh, Balochistan).

How many months of bank statements do I need?

Bank statements for six months and salary slips for three months. If those do not show your full position, add pension books, investments, or property documents, with translations where needed.

How much is the fee and how long does it take?

EUR 90 for adults and EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 12, paid in cash in rupees at the current rate. Short-stay visas usually take about 14 calendar days, longer in peak season.

Can I appeal if my German visa is refused?

The German missions say remonstration was cancelled from 1 July 2025. The European Commission says a refusal letter tells you why and how to appeal, so read your letter.

Related guides: See the complete visa document checklist for all routes, how to book a visa appointment, and our document pre-check service if you want a real person to review your file before you submit it.

Urdu Summary

پاکستانی پاسپورٹ رکھنے والوں کو جرمنی جانے کے لیے شینگن وزٹ ویزا درکار ہوتا ہے، اور جرمنی آپ کی اہم منزل یا پہلا داخلہ ہونا چاہیے۔ ویزا فیس بالغ کے لیے نوے یورو ہے اور بچے کے لیے پینتالیس یورو، جو پاکستانی روپوں میں نقد ادا کی جاتی ہے۔ کم از کم تیس ہزار یورو کی ہیلتھ انشورنس لازمی ہے جو تمام شینگن ممالک میں کارآمد ہو۔ چھ ماہ کی بینک اسٹیٹمنٹ، تین ماہ کی تنخواہ کی سلپس، اور پورے قیام کی ہوٹل بکنگ ضروری ہیں۔ فیصلہ عام طور پر چودہ دن میں آتا ہے، اور پچھلے تمام ویزا انکار ظاہر کرنا لازمی ہے۔

This guide is general information only, not legal or immigration advice. Visa rules change — always verify the current requirements on the official page before you apply. SA Global Enterprises cannot guarantee any visa decision.

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