Visa, Passport, Legal and Consular Services

These pages present information on numerous consular services. Whether you need a visa for Germany or are looking for information on German citizenship, customs regulations, inheritance matters, marriage in Germany, notarization of documents, or numerous other consular matters, this site is a good place to start. The Consulate Finder will help you locate the German Mission responsible for your area, its hours of operation and how to reach it.

Please also note our legal information in German language for Germans living in the U.S.

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Consulate Finder

Nine German Missions throughout the US offer consular services. Each Mission covers a specific geographic region. To find out which Mission can assist you, what the hours of operation are and how to reach it please use our interactive Consulate Finder.

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Directory of Services

Have a look at this extensive alphabetical list of our consular services (visa, birth certificates, notarization, etc.) to find out more about eligibility, requirements, procedures, and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question about our consular services? Take a moment to have a look at our FAQs before you call or send an e-mail. You might find the answer to your question right there.

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News and Announcements

Visit our News and Announcement section for important news from our consular and legal services department, for information on new rules and procedures as well as general tips on various issues.

Please Note: Although the information on this website has been prepared with utmost care, we can not accept any responsibility for inaccuracies contained herein.

Visa, Passport, Legal

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Top 5 Links

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Please take note of the current travel and safety advice for your country of destination, the Federal Foreign Office's recommendations on an influenza pandemic, as well as further information on the website of the Robert Koch Institute:

Passport Application

- Important Note -

A website named “application-download.com” has recently been offering a so-called “German passport application kit” for a fee of $20.00. We would like to clarify that this said website is not in any way connected with the German Missions in the US. All consular forms, including passport application forms, can be easily downloaded free of charge at www.Germany.info.