Appointment-System of the German Foreign Office — Erbil
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Welcome to the Online Appointment Booking System of the Consulate General in Erbil
for national visas for stays in Germany over 90 days!
❗ Important Notice:
To apply for a visa, you need an appointment.
💸 Free and Fair:
- Booking an appointment through RK-Termin is free of charge
- All applicants have the same chances
- There are no priority slots – not even for agents or intermediaries
📌 Before booking:
Please read all the information and fact sheets on our website:
🌐 www.irak.diplo.de
📝 Important notes for your visa application:
Appointments with incorrect information will be rejected at the gate.
➤ You must then book a new appointment.
➤ The information provided during booking must match your personal details EXACTLY.
❌ It is not allowed to enter the reference person’s data from Germany!
Your application must be complete!
➤ Only complete applications can be processed quickly.
➤ If documents are missing, we will request them once.
➤ If you still don’t submit everything, we will process your application without the missing documents – and it will most likely be rejected.
Only book an appointment if you are sure you can attend.
➤ If you cannot come, please cancel the appointment in time – this helps others!
Important:
You must appear in person for your appointment at the Consulate General in Erbil.
🌍 Who can book an appointment here?
Applicants who have a legal and actual residence in:
- Kurdistan Region of Iraq
- Syria
➡️ For entry into Erbil from Syria, please read our special guidance on the website.
📄 Proof of residence:
In case of doubt, the Consulate General may request proof of your current residence before accepting your application (e.g. an Iqama card).
⚠️ Warning about fraudulent agencies!
Many applicants report:
Some local “visa service agencies” offer appointments for a fee
They send fake confirmations or demand excessive prices (several hundred euros!)
➡️ Important to know:
The Consulate General does not cooperate with these agencies – even if they claim otherwise!
👉 Our advice:
Book your appointment yourself – it’s safe, free, and transparent.
📧 Problems when booking through agencies:
- If an agency books your appointment, they will enter their own email address, not yours
- Only the agency will receive updates from the system (e.g. confirmation, cancellation, changes)
- You will have no access to your own booking
This means:
-You won’t know whether your appointment is actually confirmed or cancelled
-You will be dependent on the agency and may face extra fees
-You have no right to a replacement appointment if you miss yours due to lack of access
👉 That’s why: Always book your appointment yourself – only then do you stay in control!