The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Islamabad seeks to recruit a suitably qualified

Visa and Passport Assistant (male / female / diverse)
to be employed at the Embassy’s Visa Section for Afghan nationals starting at the earliest date possible

Job description:

• Handling and initial assessment of visa applications
• Conducting interviews at the counter
• Entering of applicants’ data into the electronic visa system
• Dealing with client queries by phone, email or in person
• Providing translation and interpretation 
• Administrative support

Minimum qualifications

• B.A. or professional experience in the administrative field
• Excellent knowledge of English
• Excellent knowledge of Dari and/or sufficient command of German. Applicants knowing more than one of those languages, or holding higher proficiency than the mandatory levels, will be preferred. 
• Working knowledge of standard IT programs (Word, Excel and similar)
  

What we expect:

• Equitable, honest and professional behaviour with both the public and colleagues
• Intercultural flexibility, excellent communication and social skills
• Honesty, reliability, punctuality, commitment and dedication to the job
• A strong sense of responsibility
• Interest and ability to work in a service-oriented environment
• Quickly obtaining a working knowledge of the special software used in the visa section

The position:
The Embassy is offering a full-time position with a working time of 41 hours per week. The position is for one year with the possibility of extension. Regarding the contractual relationship, Pakistani law will be applicable. Salary is based on the Embassy’s current salary scheme. Benefits such as medical insurance are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions. Probation period is 6 months. Non-Pakistani nationals will have to provide a permit for employment under local law. Please note that successful applicants are obliged to undergo a medical examination and pass security clearance by the German authorities. 

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany guarantees equal opportunities for women and men and therefore strongly encourages qualified women to apply for the position.

Within the legal framework applicants with severe disabilities will receive preferential treatment, if they possess the same professional qualifications as their competitors.

Deadline to submit your application is 25.03.2026.

Late applications and applications by hardcopy will not be considered. Do not send original documents. The embassy will neither acknowledge receipt of applications, nor return documents or reply to any queries about the state of an application. 

Should your application be considered, you will be informed in April 2026 and be invited to the Embassy for an interview. Please note that the Embassy is unable to refund any expenses arising from the application process. Should you not be invited for an interview by the end of April, please accept that your application was not successful.