The Consulate General is open

Monday through Thursday

8:00 h am to 4:00 h pm

Friday
8:00 h am to 1:00 h pm

The Consular and Legal Department is open to the public Monday through Friday, except on selected German and American holidays.

Please note that you are required to schedule an appointment via our online appointment system for the following consular matters:

- passport and ID card applications

- visa applications 

- notarization of signatures in matters related to your name or personal status 

- notarizations of signatures in other matters

- applications related to your citizenship

For for full notarizations (Beurkundungen) please contact the consular section of the consular department via our contact form.  

In case of an emergency, such as the loss of your travel document right before a scheduled trip to Germany, walk-ins may be accepted between 8:00 h and 11:00 h am.

The Consulate General can be reached by phone during the following hours:
Monday - Thursday:
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday:
8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Please note, that during opening hours, the consular department cannot guarantee availability of consular staff for phone calls. It is therefore recommended to submit all requests via our contact form.