Embassies and Consulates in Karachi

If you’re an avid traveller, you’re probably well aware of the importance and the various purposes served by embassies/consulates or their designated visa centres, especially when it comes to submitting your visa application. Accordingly, we’ve decided to list down all the major embassies/consulates in Karachi for your convenience.
It is, however, important to note that foreign embassies are generally located in a country’s capital, which in this case, is Islamabad. So, if you want to know which embassies are present in Pakistan, our list of embassies in Islamabad can help you out.
Here, we are compiling all the consulate generals and other diplomatic missions in Karachi. Let’s begin.

Some of the Most Prominent Embassies/Consulates in Karachi

Firstly, let us highlight some of the most prominent foreign embassies/consulates in Karachi with regards to visa application processing and other services. These include:

• The Kingdom of Bahrain
• Bangladesh
• Britain
• The People’s Republic of China
• Germany
• Indonesia
• The Republic of Korea
• The State of Kuwait
• Qatar
• Russia
• Sri Lanka
• Thailand
• Turkey
• The United States

Now, let us elaborate on what’s offered by each of these and how actively they participate in community events.

Consulate General of The Kingdom of Bahrain

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Offering e-Visa facilities to Pakistanis visiting Bahrain as well as passport renewal services to Bahraini nationals in Pakistan, the consulate is fairly active in responding to events happening in Pakistan.
Address: Bungalow 118, Lane-8, Khayaban-e-Muhafiz, Phase 7, DHA, Karachi
Phone: (021) 35171111

Bangladesh Deputy High Commission

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Those who wish to apply for a visit visa to Bangladesh can simply drop off their applications at the Deputy High Commission between 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Any and every application should meet the documentation requirements mentioned on the official website. The Bangladeshi Deputy High Commission, located in Karachi, also issues new Bangladeshi passports and renews old ones for Bangladeshi nationals.
Address: 81/1, Street-30, Khayaban-e-Sehar, Phase 6, DHA, Karachi
Phone: (021) 35340031

British Deputy High Commission

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The British Deputy High Commission is actively involved in and supports several events happening in Pakistan. From hosting the cricket team before the World Cup to celebrating Ramadan with Cheavening alumni, the commission also offers all kinds of assistance to British nationals in Pakistan along with a range of documentary services. As the first British Airways flight landed in Islamabad last month after a period of 10 years, with more flights to follow, the commission will be playing an even more active role in offering support to its citizens.
Address: Shahrah-e-Iran, Block 5, Clifton, Karachi
Phone: (021) 35827000

Consulate of The People’s Republic of China

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The Chinese consulate in Karachi does not process visas but offers complete guidelines on how to do so, on its website. it also stays involved in major events happening in Pakistan.
Address: Plot No. ST.20, Block 4, Clifton, Karachi
Phone: (021) 35874266

Germany Consulate General, Karachi

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From visa assistance to passport renewals, the German consulate does it all. It’s also fairly active in terms of events and happenings with first aid training sessions being held for the staff to Easter Egg Hunts. The Consul General also visits the Goethe-Institut Pakistan from time to time.
Address: 92-A/7, Block 5, Clifton, Karachi
Phone: (021) 35873782

Indonesian Consulate

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The Consulate General of Indonesia organises health counselling and events for Indonesians in Karachi. The Consul General also paid a visit to Mazar-e-Quaid near the end of May to pay his respects to the Founder of the Nation.
Address: E/1-5, Shahrah-e-Iran, Clifton, Karachi
Phone: (021) 35874619

Korean Consulate

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The Korean Consulate organises events like Traditional Korean performances as well as offering visa and consular services to Pakistanis and Koreans alike.
Address: House No.101, 29^th Street, off Khayaban-e-Muhafiz, Phase 6, DHA. Karachi
Phone: (021) 35853950

Consulate General of the State of Kuwait

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The Kuwaiti Consulate provides information on work and visit visas and also hosts events like the National Day of Kuwait, which was celebrated this year at the Movenpick Hotel in February.
Address: Plot No: ST-19/20, E- Street, Block-4, Clifton, Karachi
Phone: (021) 35873805

Consulate General of Qatar

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Along with celebrating the National Day of Qatar in December 2018, the Qatari consulate also offers visa advice and passport support to Pakistanis and Qatari nationals respectively.
Address: House No: 16, Khayaban-e-Hafiz, Phase 5, DHA, Karachi
Phone: (021) 35862171

Consulate General of Russia

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The Russian Consulate hosts a number of events for the Russian community in Karachi, such as Orthodox Easter, traditional concerts, Diplomats’ Day and more. It provides Russian nationals with the support they require while residing in Pakistan.
Address: Plot No. FL-1, Scheme 5, Shahrah-e-Attar, Block 4, Clifton, Karachi
Phone: (021) 35861336

Sri Lankan Consulate

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Aside from offering consular services and guidelines for people travelling to Sri Lanka, the start of the Sri Lankan Airlines to Karachi from 1^st June 2019 will also ease travel and communication for people in both the countries.
Address: 20/1, 18th Street, Khayaban-e-Shamsheer Phase 5, DHA, Karachi,
Phone: (021) 35346614

Royal Thailand Consulate General

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Get all the information you need about visa requirements from the Thai Consulate’s website. Aside from offering consular support, the consulate hosts events like Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday.
Address: 151, Main Khayaban-e-Hafiz, Phase 6, DHA, Karachi,
Phone: (021) 35855405

Turkish Consulate General

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As part of their diplomatic mission, the Turkish Consulate in Karachi participates in educational fairs, Turkish Airlines’ award ceremonies, and more. As Turkey is a major travelling destination for Pakistanis, you can get visa appointments directly from their website as well, while also having the facility of checking your application status online.
Address: 29-A, Khayaban-e-Hafiz – Phase 5, DHA, Karachi
Phone: (021) 35874334

Consulate General of the United States, Karachi

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From discussing women’s role in Pakistan’s development to spreading awareness among the masses, the US Consulate takes its diplomatic mission seriously. It also offers all forms of consular services and visa information to people who want to visit the US.
Address: Plot 3-5, New TPX Area, Mai Kolachi Bypass, Intelligence Colony, Karachi
Phone: (021) 35275000

Other Embassies/Consulates in Karachi

Here are the contact details for some of the other embassies/consulates in Karachi:

Embassy/Consulate	Address	Contact Number
Consulate General of The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan	Street 26, Block 5, Clifton, Karachi	(021) 35821261
Royal Danish Consulate General in Karachi	14-Clifton, Street No. 12A, Off Shahrah-e-Iran, Clifton, Karachi	(021) 35873732
Consulate General of France	12/A, Mohammad Ali Bogra road, Bath Island, Karachi	(021) 35873797
Consulate General of The Islamic Republic of Iran	81, Shahrah-e-Iran, Clifton, Karachi	(021) 35369167
Consulate General of Italy	85, Shahrah-e-Iran, Block 5 Clifton, Karachi	(021) 35870031
Consulate General of Japan in Karachi	6/2, Civil Lines, Abdullah Haroon Road, Karachi	(021) 35220800
Consulate General of Malaysia	House No. 29, 9th Street Khayaban-e-Shamsheer, Phase 5, DHA, Karachi	(021) 35295618
Philippine Consulate, Karachi	Room 28-C, JOFA Group Building, 2nd Floor, Main 26th Street, Tauheed Commercial Area, Phase V Ext., DHA, Karachi	(021) 35370880
The Royal Consulate of Saudi Arabia Karachi	20-22, Khayaban-e-Hafiz, Phase 5, DHA, Karachi	(021) 35841154
Consulate General of The United Arab Emirates, Karachi	217/A, 36th Street, Khayaban-e-Qasim, Phase 8, DHA, Karachi	(021) 35161111

You can call any of the above-mentioned embassies/consulates between 9 am and 4 pm from Monday to Thursday to get more information on what services the embassy/consulate is offering.

Honorary Consulates in Karachi

Aside from the diplomatic missions discussed above, there are also some honorary consulates in Karachi that do not perform the duties of a consulate but do represent a local presence. The countries having honorary consulates in Karachi include:

Austria	Ireland	Norway
Belgium	Kyrgyzstan	The Republic of Poland
The Republic of Botswana	Latvia	Romania
Brazil	Madagascar	The Republic of Serbia
Canada	Maldives	Sierra Leone
Chile	Malta	Seychelles
The Republic of Cyprus	The Republic of Mauritius	Singapore
The Czech Republic	Mexico	Sweden
Equatorial Guinea	Monaco	Tajikistan
Ethiopia	Mozambique	The Federal Republic of Somalia
Finland	Nepal	Uganda
Greece	Netherlands	Ukraine
	New Zealand

This wraps up our list of the embassies/consulates in Karachi. You can even check out embassies/consulates in Lahore if you reside there.