Consul, Departments
The Consul General
The German Consulate in Boston is headed by Consul General Friedrich Löhr.
Departments
Legal and Consular Department
The Legal and Consular Section provides advice and assistance in all matters of German public administration, such as questions of nationality, the registration of births & marriages (Apostille) or the issuance of passports and registration documents. Additional services cover notarization & inheritance matters, German pensions, social security and restitution affairs. Within the Consular Service, the Visa Department is responsible for the issuance of visa.
Economic and Commercial Department
The Economic and Commercial Section helps to develop and expand trade and investment relations between Germany and New England. It assists companies from both countries to establish new partnerships or joint ventures. The "German-American Business Council of Boston, Inc." is another important institution in this context.
Science Department
The Science and Technology Section fosters German interests in technology, science and research in New England and serves as an information broker about science and research in Germany.
Cultural Department
The Section for Cultural, Academic and Scientific Exchanges promotes cultural, academic and scientific exchanges and ties between Germany and the New England states.
Media and Information Department
The Media and Information Section provides information on Germany and German affairs to schools, colleges and universities, the media and interested associations as well as for the general public.
The film library rents -free of charge- videos on German topics to schools and colleges/universities.
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