Welcome to the German Consulate General Los Angeles

Welcome to Los Angeles

The Consulate General
6222 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 500
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: (323) 930-2703
Fax: (323) 930-2805
E mail: losangeles@germany.info

Contact	Hours \| Holiday Closures	Directions
Jurisdiction	Emergency
US\|German Resources

The Consulate will be closed on Labor Day, September 1, 2008

Consular Services

German Passports (NEW Regulations in Effect)
Citizenship
Visa Applications
Other Services: marriage, apostille, inheritance and additional information

Download Forms

Obligation to declare cash in amounts from 10,000 euros

Local Services:

Doctors (Ärzte)

Lawyers (Rechtsanwälte)

Translators (Übersetzer)

Important Information for German Citizens

Informationen für deutsche Staatsangehörige
Anmeldepflicht von Barmitteln ab 10.000 Euro
Bürgerservice im Auswärtigen Amt
Einreisebestimmungen für deutsche Staatsangehörige in die USA
Reise-/Sicherheitshinweise

Katastrophenschutz/Erdbebenvorsorge

Notfallhinweise des Staates Kalifornien zu Katastrophenschutz, Erdbeben, etc.

Informationen des Southern California Earthquake Center

Honorary Consuls

Beyond the network of diplomatic and consular missions Honorary Consuls can provide limited services and emergency assistance. (They are not authorized to issue German Passports or Visas.) Please verify if there is an Honorary Consul in your area:

Economy | Science | Environment

Information on the German economy, local partners, chambers of commerce, trade relations, conventions, trade fairs, working in Germany, import/export regulations, customs:

	Business Information on Germany

German Bundestag to Run Entirely on Renewable Power

From late summer, the German Bundestag will switch to green power sources such as water, wind and solar energy, to become the greenest parliament building in the world.

Education | Study | Research | Exchange

Information on exchange, study and research programs in Germany as well as local programs to learn German.

Information on Education and Research in Germany
Learn German locally
German (Saturday) Schools in Southern California
NEW! German Immersion Preschool in Glendale
NEW! German Charter School in Los Angeles
	The Goethe International Charter School of Los Angeles was granted its Charter by the Los Angeles Unified School District will start offering classes from grades K-3 beginning September 2009. Grade levels will be added as students advance. Read More
German Kindergarten in Los Angeles
German-American Immersion Charter Schools in Southern California and Arizona
Updates on German-American Charter Schools Intitiatives in the Greater Los Angeles Area

German-Speaking Family Club - Reinforces Language Skills
	The club conducts playgroups, hosts family events and serves as a resource for German-speaking families in Southern California. One parent must be German-speaking in order to join; membership is free. Read More

Apply for the International Parliamentary Scholarships (IPS)

The International Parliamentary Scholarship combines an internship in the office of a Member of the German Bundestag with an academic program organized by Berlin’s three universities and the experience of being together with participants from 25 nations.

Culture | Society | German Heritage | Jewish Life in Germany

Information on culture in Germany and local German cultural institituions, clubs, church services, newspapers, restaurants, delis and more.
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Genealogy : Tracing Ancestors in Germany

German Emigration Center Bremerhaven

Essen Synagogue Highlights Revival of Jewish Life in Germany
	The renaissance of Jewish culture in Germany is being given a boost with an extensive makeover of the Old Synagogue in the industrial Ruhr region city of Essen. Read More

Germany for the Jewish Traveler
	Learn about Germany's Jewish history, including the 20-century saga of Germany and the Jewish people, and about Germany's burgeoning 21st century Jewish community - the third largest and fastest growing in Western Europe. Find out Where to Go and What to See: Download Guide to Germany for the Jewish Traveler

Jewish Cultural Days in Berlin, September 13-21, 2008 (German only)

Politics | Foreign Relations

German Institute for International and Security Affairs
German Council on Foreign Relations

Destination Germany

	Places to visit
	Things to do
	Events
	Call 1-800-651-7010
	Munich Oktoberfest: Sept. 20 - Oct. 5

Deutschland Magazine - News and Articles about Germany

Stars, Success, Sportsmanship – the Fascination of Sports
Germany is on the move. Germany is mad about sports. Germany is one of the most successful sporting nations. However, sports represents more than the race for medals and records. Sports is also endowed with profound integrative potential. The June/July 2008 edition of Deutschland magazine is devoted entirely to the many facets of the “world’s greatest trivial pursuit”.

The Consul General

	Dr. Christian Stocks
	Greetings
	Curriculum vitae

Recent Events

Consul General Hosts ACCESS Members
	AJC's young members were invited to share their experience on trip to Berlin. Read More

Summer Party for AJC Members
	Consul General Stocks hosts garden party for AJC members. Read More

Consul General Stocks Addresses LA DWP on German Renewable Energy Law
	On August 5th Consul General took part in the agency's board meeting. Read More

Consul General Stocks Visits CO
	During his visit, Consul General Stocks attended the German Fest Denver 2008 event. Read More

Friends Aways Exhibit Opens
	The photo exhibit commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift opened July 31st in LA. Airlift Veterans honored at event. Read More View Event Video View Photo Gallery

Consul General Stocks Addresses LA City Council
	To commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift, Consul General Stocks was presented with a certificate. Read More

Ongoing Events

Germany and the Olympic Games
	“One world. One dream ” is the slogan for the 2008 Olympic Games that begin Aug. 8th. Germany will send 450 athletes to China. Read More