Kazakhstan - Consulate of Germany in Shymkent

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


Sorry there is no consulate of Germany in Shymkent !

However, Germany could have more than one consulate in Kazakhstan besides Shymkent.

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

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


The difference between consulates found in Shymkent 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 Kazakhstan besides Shymkent

German Consulate General in Almaty, Kazakhstan - Ul. Iwanilowa 2 - 050059 Almaty - Kazakhstan
Email: info@almaty.diplo.de - Tel: (+7) (727) 262 83 41 & (+7) (727) 262 83 46 - Website: kasachstan.diplo.de

German Honorary Consulate in Atyrau, Kazakhstan - c/o Vallourec Mannesmann Oil & Gas France - ul. Dosmukhambetov 2 - 060005 Atyrau - Kazakhstan
Email: atyrau@hk-diplo.de - Tel: (+7) (7122) 32 19 58 - Website: kasachstan.diplo.de

Or the embassy of Germany in Kazakhstan

German Embassy in Nur Sultan, Kazakhstan ul. Kosmonawtow 62 Chubary 010000 Nur Sultan Kazakhstan
Email: info@astana.diplo.de - Tel: (+7) (71 72) 79 12 00 - Website: www.kasachstan.diplo.de

Consulate Appointment in Shymkent

Most consulates in Shymkent need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Germany in Shymkent 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 Shymkent 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 Kazakhstan or Germany.

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