This guide sums up what the Italian Embassy in Islamabad and the Consulate General in Karachi publish (checked October 2026). Rules change, so confirm on the official pages before you apply.
Which office covers you
- Embassy of Italy, Islamabad: application centres in Islamabad and Lahore.
- Consulate General of Italy, Karachi: centres in Karachi and Quetta, for residents of Sindh and Balochistan only.
- The Multan and Faisalabad centres closed on 6 September 2026, according to an embassy public notice.
Long-term visas: the waiting list
Long-term family and work visas go through the official Italy visa waiting list (waitlist.theitalyvisa.com). Study visas go through Universitaly.
What VizaFiz covers for Italy
VizaFiz does not run a live slot checker for Italy today. The destinations page shows which routes are live. We add a country only after we know its real portal pages, so we do not promise alerts we cannot send.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Multan and Faisalabad Italy visa centres open?
No. The Embassy of Italy in Islamabad announced that they closed on 6 September 2026.
Can I apply in Karachi if I live in Punjab?
The Consulate General in Karachi covers residents of Sindh and Balochistan only. Others apply through the embassy's Islamabad or Lahore centres.
Does VizaFiz send Italy slot alerts?
Not yet. Italy is not a live route today. See the destinations page for current coverage.