German Consulate General Los Angeles

Welcome to the website of the German Consulate General in Los Angeles. Here you will find information on Germany, the consular services we provide in our Visa, Passport, Legal section and German-related news and events in our area. 

The Consulate's area of jurisdiction covers the California counties of Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura and the states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada and Utah.

Our German language website features information and news relevant for German citizens.

Consul General Drautz visits Feuchtwanger Memorial Library at USC

Feb 5, 2010 | Germany.info
Lion Feuchtwanger Memorial Library at USC

To gain knowledge of the impressive Lion Feuchtwanger collection in Los Angeles, Consul General Wolfgang Drautz visited the Feuchtwanger Memorial Library at the University of Southern California on Tuesday, February 2, 2010.

International Parliamentary Scholarships (IPS)

Feb 4, 2010 | Germany.info
The Reichstag in Berlin

Are you interested in politics? Would you like to gain insight into the workings of German democracy as part of the staff of a Member of the German Bundestag? Every year, 120 young people from 28 countries have the opportunity to take part in the International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) program in Berlin.

Oscar Nominations for “The White Ribbon” and Additional German Co-Productions

Feb 2, 2010 | Germany.info
A Scene from the Film "The White Ribbon" © picture-alliance/ dpa

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that Michael Haneke’s "The White Ribbon," Germany’s nomination for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards, is a contender for the foreign-language film Oscar. Four additional German co-productions have also received nominations. 

Deputy Consul General hosts Reception for German Member of Parliament Hans-Josef Fell

Jan 26, 2010 | Germany.info
Minister Hans-Josef Fell

Deputy Consul General Dietmar and Mrs. Bock hosted a reception in honor of German Member of Parliament, Minister Hans-Josef Fell, on Saturday, January 23, 2010. Mr. Fell was in LA to take part in the VerdeXchange Conference.

Honorary Consul Annette Zillgens Goldman Bid Farewell

Jan 25, 2010 | Germany.info
Honorary Consul Annette Zillgens Goldman

On Thursday, January 21, Consul General Wolfgang Drautz and Legal Consul Ulrich Fischer traveled to San Diego to bid farewell to Honorary Consul Annette Zillgens Goldman.

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Consulate Newsletter: "Los Angeles Update on Events"

Newsletter Los Angeles Update on Events

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The Consul General

Consul General Wolfgang Drautz

The Consulate General in Los Angeles is headed by Consul General Wolfgang Drautz.

Germany in the European Union (EU)

Germany in Europe

The European Union is the biggest political success story of the past 50 years. Peace and prosperity, freedom and security are achievements cherished by all EU citizens. Germany is one of its founding members and plays an active role in shaping today's enlarged European Union.