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A Modern, More Efficient Border Management System for Europe

The Entry/Exit System (EES) is Europe’s new border management system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, each time they cross the external borders of 29 European countries. Starting from 12 October 2025, the 29 European countries using the EES will progressively roll out the system at their external borders over a period […]

Verification and acceptance of documentation provided by Pakistani students.

NOTICE – SUPPLY OF TWO TOYOTA LAND CRUISER ARMORED VEHICLES

THE COMPANY ‘TOYOTA CENTRAL MOTORS’ HAS BEEN AWARDED FOR THE SUPPLY OF TWO ARMORED CARS, FOLLOWING A TENDER COMPLETED ON AUGUST 18, 2025. Karachi, 19 agosto 2025 Comm.rio agg.to amm.vo consolare e sociale RUP Maria Gabriella Ierardi

PUBLIC NOTICE TO ALL VISA APPLICANTS

Dear Applicants for entry visa to Italy and Schengen, please DO NOT consider this type (see attached photos) of advertisement by local Pakistani agencies and companies. They are making FALSE claims! It is emphasized that the Consulate of Italy in Karachi, according to Schengen regulations, does NOT collaborate, has no agreements, and does NOT accept […]

Public Notice for the Sponsorship of Consulate’s events from April 2025 to January 2026.

With this Public Notice, companies/institutions are invited to read the announcement for the sponsorship of the events that will be organized by this Consulate from April 2025 to January 2026: Italian National Day (June 2025) Italian Language Week (October 2025) Italian Cuisine Week (November 2025) Other Cultural and/or Commercial Events (2025) After publication of the […]

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Consulate informs and underlines that for the purpose of booking an appointment to obtain, Consular services or for submission request (paperwork) in the Visa sector there is NOT any kind of payment. There are forms of control envisaged already in place, implemented by the Consulate to avoid the eventual above illegal procedure. However, anyone […]

PUPBLIC NOTICE – MOFA APOSTILLE FOR ALL CONSULAR DOCUMENTS

Following Pakistan’s accession to The Hague Convention abolishing the obligation to legalize foreign public documents (Apostille Convention) of 1961, as of November 18, 2024, therefore the Consulate of Italy in Karachi no longer carries out any type of translation and/or legalization, all documents must be prepared at a local notary office and translations into Italian […]

Public notice for work visa applicants

Following the entry into force of Legislative Decree no. 145 of 11 October 2024, the validity of work NOCs already issued  in favour of citizens of some countries, including Pakistan, is suspended until due verification is completed by the “Sportello Unico Immigrazione”. The issuance of entry visas for work for citizens of those countries, including […]

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SPONSORSHIP FOR AN EVENT TO BE HELD DURING THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE WEEK

On the occasion of the Italian language week, this Consulate in collaboration with the EasyShow Coop company will organize various performances of a show, conceived and performed by the Italian artist Pamela Mastrarosa. (October 2-9, 2024). This notice is addressed to public or private entities that intend to promote their image through sponsorship of the […]

Public Notice for the sponsorship of Consulate’s events from October 2024 to March 2025.

With this Public Notice, companies/institutions are invited to read the announcement for the sponsorship of the events that will be organized by this Consulate from October 2024 to March 2025. After publication of the notice of the event on the website of this Consulate, the interested parties must send within and no later than 30 […]