German Embassy in Kuwait City
Embassy 
Germany Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Address
- Al Shuhada Street, 13009 Kuwait
- Phone
- +965 22058955
- info@kuwa.diplo.de
- Website
- kuwait.diplo.de
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Head of mission: Hans-Christian von Reibnitz, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 1 June 2026
Germany’s embassy to Kuwait is in Kuwait City, the capital of Kuwait, at Al Shuhada Street, 13009 Kuwait. Kuwaiti citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Germany visa for Kuwaiti citizens
KuwaitGermany Visa required Germany visa for citizens of Kuwait
GermanyKuwait Visa on arrival Kuwait visa for citizens of Germany
Kuwaiti citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Germany.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35,611 | 33,817 | 1,759 | 4.9% | 99.8% |
| 2024 | 30,045 | 26,573 | 3,392 | 11.3% | 99.9% |
| 2025 | 22,664 | 21,429 | 1,166 | 5.1% | 99.8% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy in Kuwait City received 22,664 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 21,429. 1,166 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 5.1%. In 2024 it had been 11.3%: the rate fell by 6.2 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 25% compared with 2024 (30,045).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 4.9% (2023) to 11.3% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Kuwait, 5.7% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 4th largest number of applications of the 15 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 Kuwait.
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 France in Kuwait CityAl Hamra Tower, 40ème étage, Sharq bloc 8, rue Al Shuhada, Koweït, Kuwait City
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Germany’s other missions in Kuwait
- Consular Office of Germany in Kuwait City
Salem Al Mubarak Street, Salmiya
Besides the German embassy in Kuwait City, Germany has 1 other mission in Kuwait. Consulates: Kuwait City. Kuwait in turn has 2 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Kuwait City
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Kuwait City. It is headed by Hans-Christian von Reibnitz, Ambassador, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Al Shuhada Street, 13009 Kuwait. The record for the German embassy in Kuwait City includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Kuwait
Kuwait issues German citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Before visiting the German embassy in Kuwait City
Current procedures for the German embassy in Kuwait City, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Kuwait City
Within 1 km of the German embassy in Kuwait City there are 2 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Kuwait City?
The German embassy in Kuwait City is at Al Shuhada Street, 13009 Kuwait.
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Germany?
Kuwaiti citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
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