German Embassy, Washington, DC

Capitol Hill in Washington DC Enlarge image Capitol Hill 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.

German Embassy's 'Skills Initiative' on Display at Goethe-Institut in Washington

Mar 20, 2013 | Germany.info
Skills Initiative window display at the Goethe-Institut in Washington

People passing by the Goethe-Institut in downtown Washington can now take in a series of colorful window displays featuring key facts pertaining to the Skills Initiative launched by the German Embassy to boost best practices in workforce training.

Ambassador Ammon and Congressional Study Group on Germany Discuss TTIP

Mar 11, 2013 | Germany.info
Congressional Study Group on Germany

Ambassador Ammon hosted US Representatives Phil Gingrey and Tim Ryan, co-chairmen of the Congressional Study Group on Germany (CSGG), and other members of the group for a dinner discussion on the potential opportunities a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) would offer.

Ambassador Ammon Honors Wolfgang Laib, Opening of Permanent Wax Room at the Phillips Collection

Mar 8, 2013 | Germany.info
Wolfgang Laib installing "Wax Room (Where have you gone--where are you going?)" at The Phillips Collection, Washington, DC

Shortly after the opening of his permanent wax room installation at the Phillips Collection in Washington, DC, German artist Wolfgang Laib was the guest of honor at a dinner hosted by Ambassador Ammon at his residence.

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.

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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.