Appointment-System of the German Foreign Office — Kuwait
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Visa – long term stay in Germany
Welcome to the appointment system of the German Embassy Kuwait!
The German Embassy Kuwait is the responsible visa section for short term stays (Schengen Visa) and long term stays (National Visa) of all applicants whose usual place of residence is in Kuwait. Please note that you must not only hold a valid residency (Civil ID) but actually reside in Kuwait. In case of lack of competence, the application will not be accepted.
To apply for a visa for Germany and the Schengen States you need an appointment.
Please note that applications for a Schengen visa are to be submitted at the external service provider VFS Global Kuwait. The external service provider supports you during the application procedure and forwards your file to the Embassy.
VFS Global Kuwait
Arraya Tower, Level 25
Alsuhada Street
Kuwait City
Service Hotline: +965 2208 4500
Email: info.germanykwt@vfshelpline.com
Website: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/kwt/en/deu/
Applications for a national visa (long term stay in Germany of more than 90 days) are to be submitted at the Visasection of the German Embassy Kuwait.
Visa & Consular Section
Salem Al Mubarak St., Symphony Tower 2, Block 2, 7th Floor
Salmiya, Kuwait
Please note that at the Embassy the visa fees must be paid in Kuwaiti Dinar and cash only.
Before booking your appointment, please read the information about the visa procedure provided on our website carefully. There you will find, in particular, information on the required documents as well as the necessary application forms. Please note that incomplete applications cannot be accepted. The application will be rejected free of charge and a new appointment must be made.
Every applicant needs his/her own appointment and needs to appear in person. Minors have to be accompanied by their custodians.
Booking multiple appointments for one person is not permitted. Please only book your appointment if you expect to be able to keep it. If you are unable to attend the booked appointment, please cancel it. You will receive a cancellation link for this purpose in the confirmation e-mail. By doing so, you will help the Embassy to schedule appointments in a manner that all applicants can be offered appointments as soon as possible.
Depending on seasonally high demand, it may happen that appointments are already fully booked or have to be booked longer in advance. Experience shows that this is particularly the case for student visas during the month leading up to the beginning of winter and summer terms.
The processing time for student or employment visas is usually between 4 – 5 weeks if your documents are complete, visas for family reunification may take several months.
You can book your appointment quick and easy yourself via the appointment system. The use of this service is free of charge. If you wish, a person you trust (e.g. someone with power of attorney, a family member, etc.) can also book the appointment on your behalf.
On the following page, please select the appropriate visa category:
- National visa for students/ scholarship holders/ language course/ employment/ au pair/ FSJ etc. according to §§ 16 - 21 AufenthG
- Family reunion to a family member living in Germany (not subsidiary protection) / Visa to get married in Germany
Welcome to the appointment system of the German Embassy Kuwait!
Before booking your appointment, please read the information provided on our website carefully. There you will find information on the required documents as well as applicable fees.
Please note that at the Embassy the fees must be paid in Kuwaiti Dinar and cash only.
The following Consular Services are offered by the Embassy:
Certification of photocopies
Signature authentication (e.g. power of attorney, declaration of approval, application for a German certificate of good conduct)
Legalization (of official Kuwaiti certificates)
Consular attestation (e.g. Life Certificate, cancellation of a blocked account)
Every applicant needs his/her own appointment and needs to appear in person. Minors have to be accompanied by their custodians.
The Visa & Consular Section of the German Embassy is located at:
Salem Al Mubarak St., Symphony Tower 2, Block 2, 7th Floor
Salmiya, Kuwait
Booking multiple appointments for one person is not permitted. Please only book your appointment if you expect to be able to keep it. If you are unable to attend the booked appointment, please cancel it. You will receive a cancellation link for this purpose in the confirmation e-mail. By doing so, you will help the Embassy to schedule appointments in a manner that all applicants can be offered appointments as soon as possible.
German Passports/ID cards and/or declarations concerning German family law
Welcome to the appointment system of the German Embassy Kuwait!
The German Embassy Kuwait is the competent passport authority for all German citizens residing in Kuwait. You must be able to present proof, that your usual place of residence is Kuwait.
Please note that at the Embassy the fees must be paid in Kuwaiti Dinar and cash only.
In order to apply for a German passport/ID card or submit a declaration concerning German family law, you need to make an appointment.
Before booking your appointment, please read the information about the passport procedure provided on our website carefully. There you will find, in particular, information on the required documents as well as the necessary application forms. Please note that incomplete applications cannot be accepted. The application will be rejected free of charge and a new appointment must be made.
Every applicant needs his/her own appointment and needs to appear in person. Minors have to be accompanied by their custodians.
Booking multiple appointments for one person is not permitted. Please only book your appointment if you expect to be able to keep it. If you are unable to attend the booked appointment, please cancel it. You will receive a cancellation link for this purpose in the confirmation e-mail. By doing so, you will help the Embassy to schedule appointments in a manner that all applicants can be offered appointments as soon as possible.
The Visa & Consular Section of the German Embassy is located at:
Salem Al Mubarak St., Symphony Tower 2, Block 2, 7th Floor
Salmiya, Kuwait
Please note:
Certifications (e.g. acknowledgements of paternity, purchase of real estate) as well as the recording of declarations in German family law matters (e.g. name declarations, applications for certification of birth/marriage/divorce in the German civil status register) require a careful examination of the facts and preparation of the certification/authentication documents. Please contact the Embassy in advance via the following contact form with all information available.