German Embassy in Astana
Embassy 
Germany Astana, Kazakhstan
- Address
- ul. Kosmonawtow 62, Mikrodistrikt Chubary, Astana
- Phone
- +77172791200
- info@astana.diplo.de
- Website
- kasachstan.diplo.de
- Fax
- +49 30 1817 67288
Head of mission: Dr. Heike Renate Peitsch, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 21 August 2026
Germany’s embassy to Kazakhstan is in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, at ul. Kosmonawtow 62, Mikrodistrikt Chubary, Astana. Kazakh citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Astana
| Monday | 08:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Mo-Do 09:00 - 16:00 Fr 09:00 - 13:00 Bitte beachten Sie die Öffnungszeiten des Rechts- und Konsularreferats im Bereich Service
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Kazakhstan
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Independence Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Astana is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, closing earlier on Fridays. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for Kazakh citizens
KazakhstanGermany Visa required Germany visa for citizens of Kazakhstan
GermanyKazakhstan Visa-free, 30 days Kazakhstan visa for citizens of Germany
Kazakh citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany. Whether the German embassy in Astana takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19,377 | 18,473 | 853 | 4.4% | 99.5% |
| 2024 | 20,297 | 18,337 | 1,784 | 8.8% | 99.6% |
| 2025 | 18,531 | 17,362 | 1,003 | 5.4% | 99.3% |
Germany’s visa offices in Kazakhstan, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Almaty | 19,059 | 18.0% |
| Astana (this office) | 18,531 | 5.4% |
2025 figures: 18,531 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Germany’s embassy in Astana, and 17,362 visas were issued. 1,003 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 5.4%. The refusal rate fell by 3.4 points from 8.8% in 2024. Applications fell by 9% compared with 2024 (20,297).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 4.4% (2023) to 8.8% (2024).
Germany issues Schengen visas at 2 locations in Kazakhstan; this office handled 49% of their 37,590 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Almaty 18.0%, which makes Astana the lowest of the group. Each office serves the applicants who live in its own consular district, so the rates also reflect who applies where, not only how strictly files are assessed.
Across all Schengen consulates in Kazakhstan, 9.1% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the largest number of applications of the 19 Schengen states represented here.
Almost every visa issued here allows multiple entries. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Kazakhstan.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of the United Kingdom in Astana62 Kosmonavtov Str.Renco Building, 6 Floor, 010000 Astana
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Embassy of Belgium in Astanaулица Космонавтов 62, 010000 Астана
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Embassy of France in Astana62, rue Kosmonavtov, Immeuble Renco, 4e étage Micro district Tchoubary, 010000 Astana
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Embassy of Switzerland in Astana62 Kosmonavtov Street, 010000 Nur-Sultan, Astana
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Embassy of Austria in Astanaулица Космонавтов 62, Nur-Sultan
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Embassy of Croatia in Astanaулица Космонавтов 62, Астана
Germany’s other missions in Kazakhstan
- Consulate General of Germany in Almaty
улица Иванилова 2, Алматы
Besides the German embassy in Astana, Germany has 1 other mission in Kazakhstan. Consulates: Almaty. Kazakhstan in turn has 12 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Bonn.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Astana
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Astana. It is headed by Dr. Heike Renate Peitsch, Ambassador, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: ul. Kosmonawtow 62, Mikrodistrikt Chubary, Astana. The record for the German embassy in Astana includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Kazakhstan
No visa is needed by German citizens for Kazakhstan, for stays of up to 30 days.
When the German embassy in Astana is closed
The German embassy in Astana closes on Kazakhstan’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day on Wednesday 16 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on holidays of Germany such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German embassy in Astana
Current procedures for the German embassy in Astana, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Astana
The German embassy in Astana has 17 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Astana?
The German embassy in Astana is at ul. Kosmonawtow 62, Mikrodistrikt Chubary, Astana.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Astana?
The German embassy in Astana is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the German Embassy in Astana open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Astana do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Astana closed?
The German embassy in Astana closes on Kazakhstan’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day on Wednesday 16 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Germany.
Do Kazakh citizens need a visa for Germany?
Kazakh citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
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