About the Consulate...

Portrait of Dr. Horst Freitag

The Consul General

Dr. Horst Freitag

Consular and Legal Affairs

Our Consular Department staff is offering consular and legal assistance for U.S. residents and German citizens like information on passports, visas and citizenship.

Cultural Affairs

The Cultural Department offers links to German cultural organizations and informational portals, a frequently updated calendar of musical, artistic and political events at the German House New York.

Press and Public Affairs

Helping journalists do their job is the responsibility of the Press Department - from up-to-date topics, to background information, to assistance with research.

Political Affairs

The Political Department gives the German government a comprehensive view of political developments in NYC and the Tri-State-Area. It keeps a constant dialogue with all major American Jewish Organisations based in New York.

Economic Affairs

The Economics Department offers information about the German economy, chambers of commerce, trade relations, German conventions and trade fairs, working in Germany, import/export regulations and customs restrictions.

Consul, Departments

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