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German Embassy & Consulates in Saudi Arabia

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate general

Germany is represented in Saudi Arabia by 2 missions: an embassy in Riyadh and a consulate general in Jeddah. Germany requires Saudi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Map: Germany’s 2 missions in Saudi Arabia

Map: Germany’s 2 missions in Saudi Arabia

German Embassy in Riyadh

Germany has its embassy in Riyadh, the capital. The head of mission on record is Michael Kindsgrab. Its phone number and website are on its page.

German consulates in Saudi Arabia

Germany also has a consulate general in Jeddah; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.

Germany visa for Saudi citizens

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Germany visa requirements for citizens of Saudi Arabia

  • Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
  • Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family in Germany
  • National visa (type D) – study, work, family reunification
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Fee: €90
  • 22 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Saudi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany. Applicants in Saudi Arabia turn to the German embassy in Riyadh or the consulate in Jeddah; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Saudi Arabia’s missions in Germany

Missions of Saudi Arabia in Germany (2)

In return, Saudi Arabia has 2 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.

Good to know

Germany in Saudi Arabia

Worldwide, Germany has 572 missions in 191 countries; 2 of them are in Saudi Arabia.

Travel to Saudi Arabia for German citizens

Saudi Arabia issues German citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. In Saudi Arabia, German citizens can turn to the German embassy for passports and emergency help.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the German embassy in Saudi Arabia?

The German embassy is in Riyadh.

Does Germany have consulates in Saudi Arabia?

Yes, Germany has a consulate general in Jeddah.

Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Germany?

Saudi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.

Do German citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia issues German citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Does Saudi Arabia have an embassy in Germany?

Yes, Saudi Arabia has its embassy in Berlin, along with 1 other mission in Germany.