Welcome to the website of the German Consulate General Boston. Here you will find information on Germany, the consular services we provide in our Visa, Passport, and Legal section, and Germany-related news and events in our area. We offer a wide spectrum of information, including details on traveling, studying, and doing business in Germany. Our German language website features information and news relevant to German citizens. The Consulate General’s area of jurisdiction covers Connecticut (except Fairfield County), Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Name
German Consulate General
Head
Dr. Ralf Horlemann, Consul General
Town
Boston
Tel.
+1 617 369 49 00
Fax
+1 617 369 49 40
Postal address
Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Three Copley Place, Suite 500, Boston, MA 02116, USA.
Street
Three Copley Place, Suite 500, Boston, MA 02116.
Administrative / consular district
Connecticut (except Fairfield County), Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
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Consul General Dr. Ralf Horlemann
» Much like in Germany, innovations in science, research, and technology form the heartbeat of New England – the birthplace of America. In strengthening relations with our valued partners in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont in these sectors, and beyond, we strive to foster deeper exchanges across the Atlantic. «
Consul General Dr. Ralf Horlemann
Appointments, Hours, Official Holidays
Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany Three Copley Place, Suite 500 Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (617) 369 4900 Fax: (617) 369 4940
*We validate parking for the Copley Place Central Garage
We are located inside the Copley Place Shopping Mall, on the corner of Dartmouth and Huntington St., Copley Square, Boston
How to reach us:
By Subway
Take the GREEN LINE to Copley. Walk across square along the Boston Public Library. Enter Copley Place Shopping Mall through Westin Hotel. Walk through Westin Hotel Lobby into Copley Place Mall. Follow directions below.
Take the ORANGE LINE to Back Bay Station. Upon exiting the Station onto Dartmouth Street, cross Dartmouth Street. Enter through Mall Entrance next to Neiman Marcus. Take Escalator up one level. Walk straight to the center of the mall to the central elevators. Follow directions below.
By car from the West
Take the Mass. Pike to Copley Square exit (Bear right for Copley). Upon exiting from tunnel/ramp stay left and turn left on Dartmouth Street. Stay left for one block. Turn left at Westin Hotel, onto Huntington Avenue. At next set of lights, turn left on arrow into Copley Place Parking Garage (address of parking garage: 100 Huntington Ave.). Park in Red Garage, if possible. Take Central Elevators to SKYLOBBY.
By car from North/South
Take Route 93 to Storrow Drive exit. Get onto Storrow Drive west. Exit Storrow Drive at Copley Square exit (Exit is on the LEFT). There is a set of lights at end of exit ramp -- turn right onto Beacon street. Follow Beacon Street to Exeter Street. Turn left onto Exeter Street. Stay on Exeter Street to end of street. Exeter ends at Huntington Avenue at the set of traffic lights. Go straight through intersection into the Copley Place Parking Garage. Park in Red Garage, if possible. Take Central Elevators to SKYLOBBY.
The Copley Place Parking Garage entrance is located at Huntington Avenue opposite Exeter Street.
(Parking validation is available at the Consulate for a discounted parking rate at the Copley Place Parking Garage.)
Directions within Copley Place Shopping Mall
Go to the central elevators. Take elevator up to SKYLOBBY, located above shops. Exit elevator and walk straight through glass doors to registeration desk. After registering, enter the first office tower located on your right-hand side ("Three Copley Place"). Then take the elevator up to the 5th floor. Exit the elevator and turn left.
Due to security reasons, please bring a picture ID to get access to the office towers at Copley Place.
Monday through Thursday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Please note: Specific questions about Visas, as well as appointments, CANNOT be answered over the phone. To get in touch with us, please write us an email or use the contact form
Information on passport and consular/legal matters can be answered by phone ONLY during the following times:
Monday through Thursday between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm
Visitor Hours Appointments are necessary for all visitors. Visitor hours are between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm.
» Much like in Germany, innovations in science, research, and technology form the heartbeat of New England – the birthplace of America. In strengthening relations with our valued partners in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont in these sectors, and beyond, we strive to foster deeper exchanges across the Atlantic. « Consul General Dr. Ralf Horlemann
