Consular Services

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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.

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, what the hours of operation are and how to reach it please use our Consulate Finder. Consulate Finder

Bulletin Board

Visit our Bulletin Board for important news from our consular services department, for information on new rules and procedures as well as general tips on various issues. Bulletin Board

Consular Services Directory

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. Consular Services Directory

Forms Center

Many official transactions require the completion of a form. You can find many of those in our forms center, but please bear in mind that for certain transactions a personal interview is still necessary. Forms Center

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. Frequently Asked Questions

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