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.

Ambassador Scharioth Hosts Munich Security Conference Core Group Meeting

Nov 6, 2009 | Germany.info
Ambassador Scharioth and Foreign Minister Westerwelle

Ambassador Scharioth hosted the opening event of the Core Group Meeting of the Munich Security Conference at his residence. The Core Group Meeting is the first outreach meeting in the United States in the more than 40 years of existence of the Munich Security Conference, the most important meeting of its kind in Europe.  

German Ambassador Klaus Scharioth on Freedom Without Walls

Nov 6, 2009 | Germany.info
Ambassador Klaus Scharioth, © German Embassy, Washington DC

Ambassador Scharioth reflects on the meaning of "Freedom Without Walls" as Germany celebrates the 20th anniversary of the November 9, 1989, fall of the Berlin Wall.

German Films at AFI EU Film Showcase

Nov 4, 2009 | AFI / Germany.info
AFI EU Film Showcase © AFI Silver

The 22nd AFI European Union Film Showcase features 39 films representing 25 countries, including official foreign language Oscar® selections, festival headliners and U.S. and Washington, DC premieres of major first-run releases. Germany will be represented with three highly acclaimed films: Everyone Else, Cloud Nine, and John Rabe. 

Germany on "Embassy Row" on WTOP 103.5

Nov 2, 2009 | Germany.info
"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.

12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic Coming to Strathmore

Oct 30, 2009 | Germany.info
Cellists

To mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the German Embassy is sponsoring a concert by the 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic at the Music Center on November 10. 

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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.

Employment Opportunities

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