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German Consulate General Houston

The German Consulate General is open to the public by appointment only and by obeying social distancing rules in connection with the Corona pandemic.

Information about the opening of the Consulate to the public.

Welcome to the website of the German Consulate General in Houston. The Consulate General’s area of jurisdiction covers Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.

Name

German Consulate General

Head

Thomas H. Meister, Consul General

City/Town

Houston

Tel.

+1 713 627 77 70

Fax

+49 30 1817 672 21

Further information in our data protection declaration

Postal address

Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, 1330 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 1850, Houston, TX 77056-3057, USA.

Street

1330 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 1850, Houston, TX 77056-3018.

Administrative / consular district

Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas.

Website

http://www.houston.diplo.de

Contact Consulate General Houston

Official language: English

Please note: Fees may apply when using a phone or fax machine via satellite (Satcom)

Since the days of Immigration in the 19th century Germany has been closely linked to the US Southern States. We endeavor to expand and deepen our relations with our partners in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Arkansas on all levels.
Consul General Thomas H. Meister

Office Hours and Appointments

Visitor Parking

Visitor parking spaces for the Consulate General are subject to a fee.

The consulate during the Corona virus outbreak

Please note: for the protection of our clients and employees the number of visitors in our waiting area is limited to space available and the social distancing order. Walk-ins cannot be…

Covid-19 Requirements entering the German Consulate

Local Information CoVID-19 & Covid-19 Travel restrictions

Coronavirus and entry restrictions: 6 things travellers to Germany need to know

Due to the coronavirus outbreak many countries have imposed travel restriction or taken other steps to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Travelers can find useful information for trips to Germany here.

Travellers in front of a corona Test-center at an airport.

3rd episode of our series “Meet the Consul.”

Live from Houston! Our very own Cornelia Nindl, Head of Consular and Visa Section, will address family matters in the 3rd episode of our series “Meet the Consul.” Join the Q & A session as we discuss navigating life's milestones like birth, marriage and divorce. We look forward to seeing you live on the Embassy's Facebook page next week.
For privacy reasons, we will not be addressing personal information or specific details of cases.

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Consul General Thomas H. Meister introduces Ms Dorothee B. Mitchell as new Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Austin, Texas

Mr. Thomas H. Meister, German Consulate General in Houston, Texas announces the selection of Ms. Dorothee B. Mitchell as the first Honorary Consul to be based in Austin, Texas. Ms. Mitchell was inaugurated by Consul General Meister in her new position at a ceremony on May 11, 2021.

Consul General Thomas Meister is introducing Dorothee B. Mitchell as new Honorary Consul in Austin

International Paliamentary Scholarships - Working at the German Parliament

If you are from Central, Eastern or South Eastern Europe, France, Israel, North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific or the Arab region, then the International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) at the German Bundestag could give you the opportunity to experience how the Bundestag works.

Study in Germany – Virtual Fair Study and Career

Are you interested in Germany? You can imagine studying, living and maybe even working in Germany for a shorter or longer period of time?
Then welcome to our virtual fair “Study and Career”!

Passport Applications in the Consulate General's Area of Jurisdiction

Applications for the issuance of a passport in the Consulate General's area of jurisdiction can be filed in Dallas, El Paso and New Orleans.

Consular Services

Whether you are looking for information on German citizenship, passports, visas, customs regulations, inheritance questions, marriage, notarization of documents or numerous other consular matters, this site is an excellent place to start your reserach.

Regional Information Regarding Consular Services

Important Information – Visas for Hungary

The German Consulate General Houston is accepting visa applications for Hungary. You will find more information about the Visa requirements on our website.

Houston Events and Announcements

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