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Germany visa for Kuwaiti citizens
Entry requirement
Kuwaiti citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kuwait.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Kuwait
- Embassy of Germany in Kuwait City
Al Shuhada Street, 13009 Kuwait
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All missions of Germany in Kuwait
Germany has 2 missions in Kuwait, with its embassy in Kuwait City. Consulates: Kuwait City.
Germany: visa decisions in Kuwait
| 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 and consulates in Kuwait (Kuwait City) received 22,664 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 21,429. The refusal rate was 5.1%. The refusal rate fell by 6.2 points from 11.3% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 25% compared with 2024 (30,045).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.7% of the applications lodged in Kuwait that year, from 2.7% at the consulates of France to 15.1% at those of Hungary. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 4th most applied-for Schengen state in Kuwait.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Kuwait, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
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
German citizens travelling to Kuwait
GermanyKuwait Visa on arrival Kuwait visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Kuwaiti citizens planning a trip to Germany can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long Kuwaiti citizens can stay in Germany
How long Kuwaiti citizens may stay in Germany is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kuwaiti citizens apply
In Kuwait, applications go to the German embassy in Kuwait City and the consulate in Kuwait City, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Kuwaiti citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Kuwaiti citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Kuwaiti citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Germany?
Kuwaiti citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Where is the German embassy in Kuwait?
The German embassy in Kuwait is in Kuwait City; there is also a consulate in Kuwait City.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Kuwait issues German citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Kuwaiti citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Germany obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.