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 Hosts Annual GABC Board Meeting and Dinner

Nov 20, 2009 | Germany.info
GABC Dinner

“The annual GABC dinner is a must – the Council is doing an excellent job, and we are very grateful for that,” Ambassador Scharioth said in his greeting. The German American Business Council is an important mouthpiece of the Washington-based German business community as well as of US companies with ties to Germany.

American Artist Richard Serra Receives Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

Nov 19, 2009 | Germany.info
Ambassador Scharioth Presents Award to Richard Serra © German Embassy, Washington, DC; by C. Avril

Ambassador Scharioth awarded Richard Serra the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, which was bestowed upon him by Horst Köhler, President of the Federal Republic of Germany. 

Successful Transatlantic Media Dialogue Ahead of Copenhagen Climate Summit

Nov 17, 2009 | Germany.info
Exchanging Views

In the run up to the Copenhagen climate summit, German and US journalists and climate policy experts met for a “Transatlantic Media Dialogue” on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. 

Washington, DC Area Children Learn about Germany

Nov 13, 2009 | Germany.info
A Child Wearing a Tiger Mask © German Embassy, Washington, DC

The Goethe-Institut and the German Embassy took part once again in the Kids Euro Festival, one of the country’s largest performing arts festivals for children, presenting more than 150 free events in and around Washington, DC. Germany was represented by multiple events, including performances by Das Papiertheater, screenings of the film "Sergeant Pepper," a reading workshop featuring German fairy tales and craft activities.

Concert by 12 Cellists Remembers the Peaceful Revolution

Nov 11, 2009 | Germany.info
Cellists

A remarkable concert by the renowned 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic was organized jointly by the German Embassy and The Music Center at Strathmore to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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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.

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