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.

American Students Argue Transatlantic Relations at Think Transatlantic National Finals in Washington

Mar 5, 2013 | Germany.info
Think Transatlantic National Finals

Two dozen students from across the United States presented their best ideas on how to foster the transatlantic partnership and shared their vision of the future of transatlantic relations in the Think Transatlantic National Finals held in Washington, DC on March 4.

Florian Hoefner Jazz Quartet Performs Two Nights in DC

Mar 4, 2013 | Germany.info
The Florian Hoefner Group at Twins Jazz Club

On February 28 and March 1, Washington, DC jazz lovers had the chance to hear the New York-based German pianist's band live in DC at three performances, supported by the German Embassy.

Submarine U 32 and Tender Main on Route to US Ports

Mar 1, 2013 | Germany.info
Submarine U 32 and Tender Main

The modern submarine and its supply ship, will call at Mayport, Florida, and Norfolk, Virginia, later this month. The sub, a hybrid, will participate in one of the largest U.S. naval maneuvers, to include a cat-and-mouse game at sea.

German-American Friendship Poster Contest

Feb 26, 2013 | Germany.info
"A slice of American life has a German filling."

To celebrate the national German-American Day, the Tricentennial Foundation presents a poster contest on the theme of German-American friendship. The 2013 submission deadline is June 3, so get your creative juices flowing!

Skills Initiative Goes to Charlotte, North Carolina

Feb 25, 2013 | Germany.info
Global Competitiveness Summit

The Ambassador, together with Acting US Secretary of Labor Seth Harris, took part in the Global Competitiveness Summit , joining 400 business leaders. In his speech, the Ambassador outlined the German Embassy’s Skills Initiative, which is aimed at enhancing skills training in the Charlotte region and beyond.

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Special Announcement

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The Embassy in Washington, D.C., will be closed on Monday, May 20, 2013 (Pentecost) and 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.