With evolving global relationships, embassies and consulates play a major role in strengthening ties between any two countries.
An embassy is the representative of a particular country in a foreign country. Working under a diplomatic mission, the embassy aims at achieving certain goals in the host country. The following are important functions of an embassy:
Pakistan has developed key relationships with all the countries of the world except Israel. For that reason, Pakistan hosts several ambassadors and consulate generals from all over the world. Embassies are located in Islamabad; however, consulate generals are also present in the major cities of Pakistan, such as Karachi and Lahore.
Graana.com, Pakistan’s smartest property portal, presents the list of embassies and consulates in Karachi with their addresses and contacts.
Karachi, being the metropolitan city of Pakistan, has many consulate offices. The following is a list of all the consulate offices located there:
| Embassy | | Contact |
| Afghanistan Consulate-General | agc_karachi@yahoo.com | (021) 35821261 |
| USA Consulate-General | https://pk.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/karachi/ | LOCAL: (021) 520.4200 INTERNATIONAL: +92.21.520.4200 |
| Bahrain Consulate-General | karachi.mission@mofa.gov.bh | LOCAL: (021) 5342971 INTERNATIONAL: +92215342971 |
| British Deputy High Commission
| http://ukinpakistan.fco.gov.uk/en/ | LOCAL: (021) 5827000 INTERNATIONAL: +92215827000 |
| China Consulate-General | chinaconsul_khi_pk@mfa.gov.cn | LOCAL: (021) 5874266 INTERNATIONAL: +92215874266 |
| Denmark Consulate-General | – | LOCAL: (021) 5873732 INTERNATIONAL: +92215873732 |
| France Consulate-General | cgfrance@cyber.net.pk | LOCAL: (021) 5873797 INTERNATIONAL: +92215873797 |
| Germany Consulate-General | consgerm@go4b.net.pk | LOCAL: (021) 5873782 INTERNATIONAL: +92215873782 |
| Indonesia Consulate-General | kjrikhi@super.net.pk | LOCAL: (021) 5874619 INTERNATIONAL: +92215874619 |
| Iran Consulate-General | – | LOCAL: (021) 5874371 INTERNATIONAL: +92.215874371 |
| Italy Consulate-General | segreteria.karachi@esteri.it | LOCAL: (021) 5870031 INTERNATIONAL: +92215870031 |
| Japan Consulate-General | – | LOCAL: (021) 5220800 INTERNATIONAL: +92215220800 |
| Kuwait Consulate-General | – | LOCAL: (021) 5369230 INTERNATIONAL: +92215369230 |
| Kyrgyzstan Consulate | – | LOCAL: (021) 5374447 INTERNATIONAL: +92215374447 |
| Oman Consulate | karachi@mofa.gov.om | LOCAL: (021) 35309795 INTERNATIONAL: +922135309795 |
| Qatar Consulate-General | karachi@mofa.gov.qa | LOCAL: (021) 5862171 INTERNATIONAL: +92215862171 |
| Russia Consulate-General | rfconsul@gmail.com
| LOCAL: (021) 5860265 INTERNATIONAL: +92215860265 |
| Saudi Arabia Consulate-General | – | LOCAL: (021) 5841154 INTERNATIONAL: +92215841154 |
| Sri Lanka Consulate-General | slegkhi@super.net.pk | LOCAL: (021) 5346576 INTERNATIONAL: +92215346576 |
| Switzerland Consulate-General | kar.vertretung@eda.admin.ch | LOCAL: (021) 5873987 INTERNATIONAL: +92215873987 |
| Thailand Consulate-General | thaikhi@mfa.go.th | LOCAL: (021) 5874417 INTERNATIONAL: +92215874417 |
| Turkey Consulate-General | consulate.karachi@mfa.gov.tr | LOCAL: (021) 35874334 INTERNATIONAL: +922135874334 |
Playing an important role in the peace mission of Afghanistan, the consulate in Karachi has been vital in conducting meetings of official delegates of several countries. Moreover, to help ease problems for Afghan migrants across the country, especially in Karachi, the Afghanistan consulate has been providing financial and social aid.
Address: ST-26, Block 5 Clifton, Karachi, Sindh 75600
“The Consulate General of the United States is the diplomatic mission of the United States in Sindh and Balochistan provinces.”
To ensure strong relationships between Pakistan and the United States, the consulate coordinates directly with the U.S embassy in Islamabad, as well as in Peshawar and Lahore.
Since the start of the Afghan war, the U.S Consulate in Karachi has played an important role. From providing aid to the victims of war and arranging official sessions for peace talks to maintaining positive relations between Afghanistan and the United States of America, this consulate has been crucial.
Moreover, it is providing visa facilities to the citizens of Pakistan who want to travel to the United States of America.
Address: Consulate General of the United States of America, 3,4,5 New TPX Area, Mai Kolachi Road, Karachi
China has been a strategic partner of Pakistan since 1947. Working with the Chinese diplomatic mission under the Chinese ambassador, the Chinese consulate has helped strengthen the ties between Pakistan and China. Moreover, with the arrival of more Chinese nationals in Pakistan due to the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the consulate has extended its domain of services.
From passport renewal and visa services to arranging diplomatic sessions between the delegates of two countries, the consulate is vital to the long-standing ties between Pakistan and China.
Address: St. 20, Block 4, Clifton Karachi, Pakistan
The British Deputy High Commission in Karachi works under the British Diplomatic Mission to maintain the bilateral ties between the two countries. It arranges educational conferences and helps Pakistani students in getting sponsored by British universities.
It hosts delegates from various countries around the world and plays its role in maintaining peace and cooperation. The British Deputy High Commission also arranges a number of important documents for Pakistani and British nationals.
Address: R29H+27W, Block 5 Clifton, Karachi, Sindh 75600
As part of their diplomatic mission, the Consulate General of France takes a major part in educational activities across Pakistan. With a major focus on strengthening ties between the two countries, it works closely with the foreign ministry of Pakistan.
Address: R2MJ+Q5Q, Bath Island, Karachi, Sindh 75600
Pakistan and Turkey share a common culture and enjoy healthy ties. Turkey is considered one of the best tourist destinations and that is why thousands of Pakistanis visit Turkey each year. Moreover, Turkey has some of the best universities in the world. Pakistani students seeking higher education also go to Turkey on student visas.
The Turkish Consulate General in Karachi helps Pakistani nationals with visa services and also helps them in the scholarship process. It arranges various educational activities and hosts official delegates.
Address: Turkish Consulate General 29-A Khayaban-e-Hafiz, Phase 5 DHA, Karachi
Apart from the consulate generals, many countries have honorary consulates in Pakistan. These consulates do not perform typical duties but represent their country. The following is a list of countries that have honorary consulates in Pakistan:
| Country Consulate | Contact | |
| Austria Honorary Consulate | islamabad-ob@bmeia.gv.at | LOCAL: (021) 5877128 INTERNATIONAL: +92215877128 |
| Belgium Honorary Consulate | psl@sat.net.pk | LOCAL: (021) 5872941 INTERNATIONAL: +92215872941 |
| Canada Honorary Consulate | honcon@avari.com | LOCAL: (021) 5610685 INTERNATIONAL: +92215610685 |
| Netherlands Honorary Consulate | nlgovkar@cyber.net.pk | LOCAL: (021) 35839623 INTERNATIONAL: +922135839623 |
| Ecuador Honorary Consulate | buck@brain.net.pk | LOCAL: (021) 5833322 INTERNATIONAL: +92215833322 |
| Finland Honorary Consulate | – | LOCAL: (021) 2428485 INTERNATIONAL: +92212428485 |
| Latvia Honorary Consulate | tsultan@cyber.net.pk | LOCAL: (021) 4548403 INTERNATIONAL: +92214548403 |
| Madagascar Honorary Consulate | madagascarconsul@aol.com | LOCAL: (021) 4983540 INTERNATIONAL: +92214983540 |
| Malaysia Consulate-General | malkarachi@kln.gov.my | LOCAL: (021) 5295618 INTERNATIONAL: +92215295618 |
| Maldives Honorary Consulate | avsltd@avs.com.pk | LOCAL: (021) 2627945 INTERNATIONAL: +92212627945 |
| Malta Honorary Consulate | maltaconsul.karachi@gov.mt | LOCAL: (021) 5611005 INTERNATIONAL: +92215611005 |
| Monaco Honorary Consulate | charmaine@cyber.net.pk | LOCAL: (021) 5694987 INTERNATIONAL: +92215694987 |
| Mozambique Honorary Consulate | s-tawab@cybernett.com | LOCAL: (021) 34381014 INTERNATIONAL: +922134381014 |
| New Zealand Honorary Consulate | nzcgpk@fudda.org | LOCAL: (021) 35644740 INTERNATIONAL: +922135644740 |
| Seychelles Honorary Consulate | aabros@aabros.com.pk | LOCAL: (021) 454.5912 INTERNATIONAL: +92214545912 |
| Singapore Honorary Consulate | singaporecg@cyber.net.pk | LOCAL: (021) 5686419 INTERNATIONAL: +92215686419 |
| Slovenia Honorary Consulate | – | LOCAL: (021) 5877457 INTERNATIONAL: +92215877457 |
| Suriname Honorary Consulate | – | LOCAL: (021) 5867771 INTERNATIONAL: +92215867771 |
For more information about embassies and consulates in Karachi, visit Graana Blog
Kalabagh, a small yet historically significant town in Pakistan’s Punjab province, is located within the…
Nazimabad Number 2 is a well-known neighbourhood in Karachi, Pakistan, renowned for its vibrant community,…
Quetta Town is a residential neighbourhood located in the vibrant city of Karachi, Pakistan. Known…
Akbar Chowk in Lahore stands as one of the city’s most critical intersections, serving as…
Khuda Baksh Colony, located near Bhatta Chowk in Lahore, is a rapidly developing residential area…
Gol Market in Karachi is one of the city's most iconic and bustling commercial centres.…
Welcome to Graana Blog - Pakistan’s Smartest Property Portal!
For more than a decade our intention has been to revolutionise the real estate industry in Pakistan. The same belief drove the vision of our real estate team, Graana where quality beats quantity.
We have introduced an extremely transparent and purposeful portal where we will help you buy, rent or sell your property. A place where you can sit back relax and let us market your projects and listings. We believe we have set new standards for the future of real estate in Pakistan by providing the smartest property portal.
