✈️ 1. Visit Visa (Schengen Visa – Type C)
Purpose:
- Tourism
- Visiting friends or family
- Short stay (up to 90 days in 180-day period)
Documents Required:
- Completed Schengen visa application form
- Valid passport (3 months beyond return)
- Two biometric passport-size photos
- Flight itinerary (reservation only)
- Hotel booking or formal invitation (Verpflichtungserklärung) from German host
- Travel medical insurance (coverage: €30,000)
- Cover letter explaining trip details
- Bank statement (last 6 months, signed/stamped)
- Proof of employment or business documents
- FRC (if visiting relatives)
- CNIC + passport copies
- Visa Fee: €80 + VFS fee (~€30)
💼 2. Business Visa (Schengen Visa – Type C)
Purpose:
- Attending meetings, trade fairs, or corporate events
Additional Documents (with Visit Visa requirements):
- Invitation letter from German business partner
- Business letter from Pakistani company (on letterhead)
- Proof of business registration (SECP, NTN, Chamber Certificate)
- Company bank statement
- Previous correspondence or trade history
🏠 3. Family Reunion Visa (National Visa – Type D)
Purpose:
- Joining a spouse, children, or parents legally residing in Germany
Documents Required:
- National visa application form
- Valid passport
- Marriage or birth certificate (attested + translated to German)
- FRC from NADRA
- Spouse’s German ID/residence permit
- Proof of accommodation in Germany
- Proof of financial resources of the sponsor
- A1 German Language Certificate (for spouse reunification)
- Medical insurance
- Police clearance certificate
- Visa Fee: €75
📌 Must apply for a residence permit after arrival.
🎓 4. Student Visa (National Visa – Type D)
Purpose:
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, or preparatory courses in German institutions
Documents Required:
- Admission/Acceptance letter from German university
- Proof of tuition fee payment or exemption
- Blocked bank account showing approx. €11,208/year
- Academic transcripts & certificates (attested + translated if needed)
- Proof of language proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL or German language certificate)
- CV and motivation letter
- Police clearance certificate
- Health insurance
- Visa Fee: €75
📌 After arrival, apply for Aufenthaltstitel (residence permit) in Germany.
👷 5. Work Permit Visa (National Visa – Type D)
Purpose:
- Skilled employment or job offer in Germany
Types:
- General Employment (with job offer)
- Blue Card EU (highly skilled workers earning €45,300+/year)
- IT Specialists (without formal degree but with experience)
Documents Required:
- Employment contract from German employer
- ZAV (Federal Employment Agency) pre-approval (if applicable)
- CV + cover letter
- Academic degrees + experience letters (attested + translated)
- Proof of accommodation
- Health insurance
- Police clearance certificate
- Visa application form
- Visa Fee: €75
📌 Apply for residence permit in Germany after arrival.
🏢 Where to Apply in Pakistan:
- Through Gerry’s VFS Global in Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore
- Embassy of Germany in Islamabad
- Germany Visa VFS Pakistan Website
💰 Visa Fees:
| Visa Type | Fee (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Visit/Business (C) | €80 |
| Student, Family, Work (D) | €75 |
| VFS Service Fee | ~€30 (PKR equivalent) |
⏳ Processing Time:
| Visa Type | Duration |
|---|---|
| Visit/Business | 15–30 working days |
| Student/Work/Family | 6–12 weeks (sometimes longer) |
✅ Tips for Success:
- All documents must be translated into German or English if needed
- A1 Language Certificate is mandatory for spouse reunion visa
- Use a blocked account for student visa (Fintiba/Expatrio recommended)
- Do not book tickets until visa is issued
- Book appointments well in advance via https://pakistan.diplo.de