The applicant is responsible for all information provided during the application process.
Forged or falsified documents, including fake reservations, will result in an immediate refusal of your visa application and a possible entry ban to the Schengen area.

Only fully completed applications can be accepted; failing to submit the necessary documents in the requested form may lead to a refusal of your visa request.
Documents and certificates are to be provided in German or English. Should your documents be issued in any other language, please provide the original with an official translation into German or English.

1. Schengen Visa application form
   One duly filled (in English or German) and signed application form. Please use the VIDEX application form for Schengen visas in order to speed up the application process and to reduce your waiting time.
2. Visa fees

   The visa fee for applicants from the age of 12 or older is 90,- Euros, for applicants between the ages of 6 and 12 is 45,- Euros. Children under the age of 6 do not have to pay the visa fee. The fee is to be paid in cash or via Debit/Credit Card in KWD (according to the current Embassy exchange rate) at VFS when applying.

3. Passport
   Valid, non-damaged, signed by the passport holder if he/she is above the age of 10, issued within the past 10 years, valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen arean minimum of two empty pages.

   Please provide your original passport as well as any previous passports (if available) together with one copy of the data page and previous Visas (Schengen, US, UK, etc.).
   Your passport will remain with the Embassy during the entire processing time. Passports may only be withdrawn for urgent travel. In this case a written request from the applicant has to be presented to the Embassy.

4. Biometric Photo
   One recent (not older than 6 months) biometrical passport photograph with a white background (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm). The photo has to show the facial features from the chin to the hairline as well as the left and right half of the face. Please see the sample chart for passport photos on the website.
5. Medical Records

   Signed letter from the medical institution or doctor in Germany indicating the treatment plan (diagnosis, planned treatment, duration, in or out patient, estimated recovery time) and cost estimate. If applicable: personal data (name, DOB, passport number) of accompanying persons and confirmation that an escort is medically indicated.
   Medical report from the attending physician in the State of Kuwait indicating that the treatment for the specific medical condition can only be provided outside the State of Kuwait

6. Financial means

   Documents indicating how the costs for the medical treatments as well as accommodation and travel will be covered:
   Note from the Ministry of Health of the State of Kuwait, indicating assumption of all medical expenses (including accommodation and travel) for the patient and accompanying persons (if applicable)
   OR
   Proof of sufficient financial means, in order for the patient and the accompanying persons to cover the medical and trip expenses themselves (e.g. pre-payment of medical costs, bank statement of the last 6 months, other means of funding)

7. Flight and accomodation Details

   Valid, non-canceled flight reservation (round-trip)
   Valid, non-canceled accommodation reservation (no vouchers) for out patient treatment and accompanying persons

8. Travel Health Insurance
   Travel/medical insurance (coverage on medical expenses at least EUR 30,000 and valid for the entire Schengen area for the duration of the applicant's planned stay). It is a requirement that claims against the insurance company are recoverable in a Member State. The insured party, policy validity period, geographical coverage and schedule of benefits must be mentioned of the policy schedule/certificate.

Please note: if prior to your trip you have been informed, that your medical treatment in Germany will exceed 90 days, please contact us in advance in order to apply for a National Visa for a long-term stay

Applicants under the age of 18 (minors)

- Both parents have to sign the Schengen application form of the minor
- copy of both parents' Civil-ID cards and passports
- legalized declaration of consent of both parents if the minor is travelling alone; in case the minor is accompanied by one parent only, a legalized declaration of consent from the parent who is not accompanying is required
- if either one of the parents is absent or deceased this must be proven by a court decision or a death certificate when applicable
- if the legal guardian is someone else than the parent, a custody order must be submitted in order to prove legal guardianship

The German Embassy Kuwait reserves the right to ask for additional documents and /or call applicant for an interview at any time.