German Embassy, Washington, DC

Welcome to the German Embassy in Washington, DC, the official representation of the Federal Government of Germany in the United States. This section of the website provides you with information about Ambassador Klaus Scharioth as well as the work and services of the different embassy departments. In our Visa, Passport, Legal section you will find information on numerous consular and legal services for US residents and German citizens within the Embassy's area of Consular Jurisdiction covering Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Pedal Power! Film Reception for Climate Ride 2009

May 28, 2009 | Germany.info
Biker Chic © Washington Area Bicyclist Association

Join Team Transatlantic Climate Bridge on June 11 to raise funds for the environmental nonprofits Focus the Nation; Clean-Air, Cool-Planet; and Rails-to-Trails Conservancy.

Lucky (and Smart) Visitor To EU Open House Wins Playmobil Bonanza

May 27, 2009 | Germany.info
Aaron Morgan of McLean

Aaron Morgan of McLean Virginia was one of a handful of participants who scored highly enough on a quiz about Germany and the European Union to be entered in a drawing for a free prize from Playmobil. 

German Embassy

Washington DC Skyline, (c) iStockphoto.com/Jonathan Larsen

Deutschsprachige Webseite

German Flag (c) www.wikipedia.org

Information über die Botschaft auf Deutsch

The Ambassador

Ambassador Klaus Scharioth, © German Embassy, Washington DC; by Larry Levin

The German Embassy is headed by Ambassador Klaus Scharioth. Read more about his work in our Ambassador's Corner.

Employment Opportunities

At present, there are no open positions. Please check the website regularly for announcements of job opportunities.