German Embassy, Washington, DC

Spring in Washington DC Enlarge image Spring in Washington DC (© iStock) Welcome to the German Embassy in Washington, DC, the official representation of the Federal Government of Germany in the United States.


The Ambassador and Departments section provides you with information about the Ambassador, as well as the work and services of the embassy departments.

In our Visa, Passport, Legal section you will find information on the numerous consular and legal services for US residents and German citizens within the Embassy's area of Consular Jurisdiction: Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Former Senator Richard Lugar Receives Grand Cross of the Order of Merit

May 10, 2013 | Germany.info
Ambassador Ammon with Senator and Mrs. Lugar

Ambassador Ammon presented Senator Lugar with this distinct honor at the residence on May 8. Senator Lugar served the United States for 36 years and has been instrumental in maintaining and strengthening transatlantic relations.

Germany.info Spot the Bus Contest: Celebrating Creative Genius

May 10, 2013 | Germany.info
Celebrating the Creative Genius of Germany's Richard Wagner

With our Spot the Bus contest this year, the German Embassy and Germany.info are celebrating two of Germany’s creative geniuses from the world of culture, artist Albrecht Dürer and composer Richard Wagner.

New Mendelssohn Exhibition at Ambassador's Residence

May 7, 2013 | Germany.info
Carol Kahn Strauss speaks at the Mendelssohn Exhibition Opening

Ambassador Ammon and LBI International Director Kahn Strauss opened an exhibition titled “The Mendelssohns: A German Family of Scholars, Bankers, and Artists” in the German Residence. Guests enjoyed music by Fanny Hensel and Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy.

Concert of Music from the Time of Albrecht Dürer: Capella de la Torre

May 7, 2013 | Germany.info
Capella de la Torre performs at the National Gallery of Art, May 6, 2013

On Monday, May 6, visitors to the National Gallery of Art’s major Dürer exhibition had the chance to experience music from the time of Dürer at three concerts, each lasting under half an hour, by the German ensemble Capella de la Torre.

Ambassador Ammon Hosts Reception to Mark the 25th Anniversary of the Representative of German Industry and Trade (RGIT)

May 3, 2013 | Germany.info
RGIT 25th Anniversary

Ambassador Ammon hosted an event at his residence in honor of the Representative of German Industry and Trade's (RGIT) anniversary on April 30. The next day, he spoke at the RGIT conference, emphasizing the importance of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).

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Special Announcement

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The Embassy in Washington, D.C., will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2013 (Memorial Day).

Ambassador Peter Ammon

Ambassador Peter Ammon

Ambassador Peter Ammon represents German interests in the United States and works to foster and deepen German-American relations in the political, economic and cultural spheres.

Employment Opportunities

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