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.

International Parliamentary Scholarships (IPS)

Feb 4, 2010 | Germany.info
The Reichstag in Berlin

Are you interested in politics? Would you like to gain insight into the workings of German democracy as part of the staff of a Member of the German Bundestag? Every year, 120 young people from 28 countries have the opportunity to take part in the International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) program in Berlin.

McLean High School Orchestra Members Travel to Germany

Feb 3, 2010 | Germany.info
The Hochschule für Musik Detmold © McLean High School Orchestra

Once again the McLean Chamber Soloists of the McLean High School Orchestra will travel to Detmold, Germany, to collaborate on a musical adventure with the Detmold Jugendorchester. In this article we will post information about this year's exchange and the students’ impressions from their ten-day stay in Germany. 

Economics and Technology Minister Rainer Brüderle makes first official visit to Washington

Feb 2, 2010 | Germany.info
Minister Brüderle met with US Treasury Secretrary Timothy Geithner

German Minister of Economics and Technology Rainer Brüderle met with high-ranking US officials during his first  official visit to Washington, February 1-2, 2010

German Pianist Benjamin Moser in Concert

Jan 29, 2010 | Germany.info
Pianist Benjamin Moser © Benjamin Moser

The German Embassy will present a free concert by award-winning pianist Benjamin Moser on Tuesday, February 9, at 7 pm. Works from his wide-ranging repertoire, including special selections in commemoration of German composer Robert Schumann’s 200th birthday this year, will be performed. 

Joint Offices of German, French Culture Centers a Symbol of Close Friendship

Jan 28, 2010 | Germany.info
The new Goethe-Zentrum and Alliance Française premises are officially open

German Ambassador Klaus Scharioth and Anne de la Blache, First Counselor of the French Embassy, celebrated the grand opening of the joint offices of the cultural centers Goethe-Zentrum and Alliance Française in Atlanta. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed spoke at the festivities.

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

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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.

Germany on "Embassy Row" on WTOP 103.5

"Embassy Row" on WTOP radio

In cooperation with WTOP 103.5 FM radio, the German Embassy is presenting a month-long series celebrating the fall of the Berlin Wall and presenting German politics, culture and lifestyle.

Employment Opportunities

The following position at the Embassy is available. Job description, qualifications and other information are found in the announcement.