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's Christmas Greeting to German-American Societies

Dec 22, 2008
Ambassador Klaus Scharioth, © German Embassy, Washington DC

"Your rich support, your deep personal commitment, and your joy in acting as promoters of German culture and language will also provide the basis in 2009 for a broad and multifaceted offering of German culture in the United States," Ambassador Scharioth thanked the German-American Societies in his special Christmas greeting.

Tölzer Knabenchor Presents Alpine Christmas Story in Washington, DC

Dec 19, 2008
The Tölzer Knabenchor © German Embassy, Washington, DC; by Christophe Avril.

Two nights in a row the audiences in attendance at the performances by the Tölzer Knabenchor on December 17 and 18 gave the young singers long rounds of applause and standing ovations following their concert program of Alpine Christmas music. 

Ambassador and Virginia Leaders Sign Joint Statement at Launch of Transatlantic Climate Bridge

Dec 17, 2008

Ambassador Klaus Scharioth, Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources L. Preston Bryant, Jr., and Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Patrick O. Gottschalk, signed a joint statement that identified promising areas of joint cooperation in climate and energy issues.

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

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.