German Consulate General Atlanta

The German Consulate General in Atlanta is the official representation of the German government to the southeast of the Unites States. The district of the southeast includes Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. 

Please note that the German version of this website is not just a translation of the English edition but offers additional information pertaining particularly to German citizens.  

Since February 11, 2008, all passport and visa applicants need to arrange for an appointment in order to hand in their applications. Please click on Visa, Passport, Legal

Ambassador Scharioth Welcomes New Partner School in Charlotte, North Carolina

Oct 2, 2008
Reception at partner school in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Ambassador Scharioth visited the Smith Academy of International Languages in Charlotte, NC, to present a check for $22,000. The school is a new member of the worldwide network of German and national schools participating in Foreign Minister Steinmeier’s initiative Schools: Partners for the Future.

Chattanooga and Chickamauga are preparing for Volkswagen made in the USA.

Sep 4, 2008

Historic site in Chickamauga hosts planning committee for the new Volkswagen plant