Iraq - Consulate of Germany in Karbala

You are a Iraqi citizen or you are from Germany and are looking for information on the consulate of Germany in Karbala situated in Iraq. A consulate in Karbala could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Germany. It all depends on the importance of Karbala and Iraq in the relationships with the government of Germany.


Sorry there is no consulate of Germany in Karbala !

However, Germany could have more than one consulate in Iraq besides Karbala.

When Germany has more consulates located in Iraq ouside of Karbala you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Germany in Iraq of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Karbala are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Germany in Iraq besides Karbala

German Consulate General in Erbil, Iraq - Kirkuk Street, Asadi - Opposite Salahaddin University - Erbil - Iraq
Email: info@erbil.diplo.de - Tel: (+964) 75 07 90 79 09 - Website: www.erbil.diplo.de

Or the embassy of Germany in Iraq

German Embassy in Bagdad, Iraq P.O. Box 2036 Jadriyah Bagdad Iraq
Email: - Tel: (+964) 790 192 2526 (+964) 790 110 8793 (visa) - Website: www.bagdad.diplo.de

Consulate Appointment in Karbala

Most consulates in Karbala need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Germany in Karbala first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Karbala do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Iraq or Germany.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Karbala please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.