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Germany

Embassies and consulates in Germany

228 foreign missions in 27 cities, and 213 German missions around the world.

Questions

How many foreign embassies are there in Germany?

We list 159 embassies and high commissions and 69 consulates in Germany, run by 161 countries.

Which city in Germany has the most embassies?

Berlin, with 106 missions, followed by Frankfurt (13).

Which cities in Germany have foreign consulates?

Berlin, Bonn, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Essen, Flensburg, Frankfurt Hamburg, and 18 more. Consulates handle visas and help citizens outside the capital.

Where is the Czech Embassy, Berlin?

Berlin. Website: https://mzv.gov.cz/berlin/cz/

How many embassies and consulates does Germany have abroad?

213 missions in 151 countries, including Switzerland, Italy, Bangladesh, Djibouti Guatemala, and 146 more.

Does Germany have an embassy in Ivory Coast?

Yes, in Abidjan. Website: https://abidjan.diplo.de

What is the difference between an embassy and a consulate?

An embassy is a country's main office in another country, usually in the capital. A consulate is a smaller office in another city that handles visas, passports and help for citizens.

What is an honorary consulate?

A small office run by a local volunteer. It can help citizens in an emergency but usually cannot issue visas or passports.

How do I contact an embassy in Germany?

Use the official website listed for each mission (194 of them have one). Many take visa applications only by appointment, so book online first.

Do I need an appointment to visit an embassy?

Usually yes, especially for visa applications. Book through the official website, arrive early, and bring printed documents and your passport.

From Wikidata (CC0). Opening hours and services change: check the mission's website before you visit.

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