The German consulate general in Karachi has resumed its normal operations for non-European Union citizens, said a statement on Friday.

“The Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Karachi has resumed normal operation for non-EU citizens,” the consulate said in a statement shared on Facebook.

Earlier this month, the consulate closed its services for non-European Union citizens until further notice. It did not mention any reason for that. But already issued visas for non-EU citizens were allowed to be picked up.

Germany is one of the top destinations for international students, including those from Pakistan.

The EU country recently launched an Opportunity Card to entice skilled workers from outside the bloc to come to the country and seek work for up to a year if they fulfil the right criteria.

According to the Facebook groups, several people from Pakistan have filed for visa interviews and waiting for appointments.

The German embassy in Pakistan opened the student visa registration list for students holding university admission letters for the winter semester of 2024-2025 on May 21.

An exclusive online registration category called “Registration to Apply for a Master’s Program” is specifically for students with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.7 or above, who will also receive prioritized consideration.

The basic documents required for this include an application form, a biometric picture, passport copies, ID copies, an applicant declaration and appointment confirmation email, and information about any previous visa refusals with a curriculum vitae, admission letter, enrollment certificate, confirmation of sufficient language skills in the language of instruction, sufficient financial means, and health insurance.

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The applicants must show evidence of a blocked account, scholarship grant, or official commitment issued by the immigration office in Germany.

Here is the visa price list for Pakistani individuals at the time of submission.