Pakistan - Consulate of Switzerland in Karachi |
You are a Pakistani citizen or you are from Switzerland and are looking for information on the consulate of Switzerland in Karachi situated in Pakistan. A consulate in Karachi could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Switzerland. It all depends on the importance of Karachi and Pakistan in the relationships with the government of Switzerland.
Swiss Consulate General in Karachi, Pakistan 98, Block 5, Clifton Karachi 75600 Pakistan
Tel: (+92) 21 3587 3987 (+92) 21 3587 3990
Fax: (+92) 21 3587 4104
Email: kar.vertretung@eda.admin.ch
Website:
The difference between consulates found in Karachi are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are
the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private
citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.
All consulates of Switzerland in Pakistan besides Karachi
Swiss Consulate General in Karachi, Pakistan 98, Block 5, Clifton Karachi 75600 PakistanEmail: kar.vertretung@eda.admin.ch - Tel: (+92) 21 3587 3987 (+92) 21 3587 3990 - Website:
Swiss Honorary Consulate in Lahore, Pakistan - THIS CONSULATE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED -
Email: islamabad@eda.admin.ch - Tel: (+92) 51 209 88 00 (Embassy in Islamabad) - Website: eda.admin.ch/countries/pakistan/
Or the embassy of Switzerland in Pakistan
Swiss Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan
Street 6, Diplomatic Enclave, G-5/4
P.O. Box 1073
Islamabad 44000
Pakistan
Email: isl.vertretung@eda.admin.ch
- Tel: (+92) 51 2279 291 to 3
- Website: www.eda.admin.ch/islamabad
Consulate Appointment in Karachi
Most consulates in Karachi need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland in Karachi first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.
Travel Insurance
When you travel to Karachi do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel
insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and
need a doctor or hospital in Pakistan or Switzerland.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Karachi please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.
