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.

New Honorary Consul in Arizona

May 24, 2012 | Germany.info/Los Angeles
Dr. Helge Jordan

Consul General Wolfgang Drautz installed a new Honorary German Consul to Arizona, Dr. Helge Jordan, a business and management consultant who heads his own firm, Jordan Strategy Consultants, in Mesa.

Honorary Consul Bernard Otremba-Blanc Receives Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

May 23, 2012 | Germany.info/Los Angeles
Officer's Cross for Otremba-Blanc

Consul General Wolfgang Drautz presented Honorary German Consul for Arizona, Bernard Otremba-Blanc, with the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany at a reception in Phoenix on May 22.

Apply by June 30th for the 2013 International Parliamentary Scholarships (IPS) in Berlin

May 21, 2012 | Germany.info
The Reichstag in Berlin

The International Parliamentary Scholarships gives young people from 28 countries an up-close perspective on German democracy via a three-month internship in the office of a Member of the Bundestag. Apply by June 30, 2012!

Liz Kaulard: 2011 Teacher of Excellence Award Winner

May 21, 2012 | Germany.info
Liz Kaulard

Soccer is just one of many tools Liz Kaulard has used to attract students to her German program, one of the largest in the country, at Esperanza High School in Anaheim, California. Germany.info presents the last of three profiles of the 2011 Teacher of Excellence Award winners.

airberlin Launches New Nonstop Service from Los Angeles to Berlin

May 14, 2012 | Germany.info/Los Angeles
Airberlin inaugural flight

airberlin’s inaugural nonstop flight AB7023 from Berlin to Los Angeles landed at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Friday, May 11. Consul General Wolfgang Drautz was on hand to celebrate the new nonstop service between the two Sister Cities. 

From Hollywood to Bollywood: Farewell to Consul Michael Ott

May 9, 2012 | Germany.info/Los Angeles
Michael Ott Farewell

Michael Ott, Consul for Culture, Press and Legal Affairs, invited guests to an early farewell reception at this residence on May 6. It was the first of many goodbyes as he prepares to depart Los Angeles for Mumbai, India.

Maifest and Kinderfest in Anaheim

May 8, 2012 | Germany.info/Los Angeles
Maifest 2012

In a fun-filled day for the whole family, Southland Saturday German school students and German-American club members gathered in Anaheim on May 6 to celebrate their German heritage.

Wanted: Bright Minds with Green Ideas

May 8, 2012 | Federal Ministry of Education and Research
Wind is one source of renewable energy

Young international scientists working on cutting-edge projects in research fields related to sustainable development are invited to apply for “Green Talents - The International Forum for High-Potentials in Sustainable Development.”

Applications Now Open for the 2013-14 German Chancellor Fellowship for Prospective Leaders

May 2, 2012 | Germany.info
Bundeskanzleramt Berlin

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s German Chancellor Fellowship Program offers young prospective leaders the opportunity to complete a professional development project during a one-year stay in Germany.

Celebrating Artist Armin Mueller-Stahl in Palm Desert

May 1, 2012 | Germany.info/Los Angeles
Armin Mueller-Stahl

A Palm Desert weekend celebration of  German actor and artist Armin Mueller-Stahl included the opening of his exhibition featuring his newest collection of paintings, works on paper and fine prints at Christian Hohmann Fine Art, and a screening of one of his films. 

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Holiday Closure

American flag

The Consulate will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2012 in observance of Memorial Day.

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The Consul General

Consul General Wolfgang Drautz

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