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Embassy of Germany in Washington, D.C., United States

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Embassy of Germany in Washington, D.C., United States, located at 4645 Reservoir Road NW. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Germany, or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, Contact forms, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    4645 Reservoir Road NW
    Washington, D.C. 20007
    United States

  • Telephone

    (202) 298-4000

  • Fax

    (202) 298-4261

    (202) 471-5558 - Consular

  • Contact Form Information

    Contact the embassy

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 9:00 AM

    🕒 Current time in Washington, D.C.: 4:07 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Location Map

Located at 4645 Reservoir Road NW, the embassy is near key landmarks like Georgetown Waterfront Park and The Kennedy Center. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Germany in Washington, D.C., United States

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Independence Day: July 4 Flag of United States
  • Labor Day: September 7 Flag of United States
  • German Unity Day: October 3 Flag of Germany

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Germany in Washington, D.C., United States:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Emergency consular assistance
  • Certificate of good conduct

Visa Requirements

If you hold an American passport, you do not need a visa to enter Germany.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Germany without a visa. The most common types of Germany visas are the following.

  • Schengen visa for short-stay visits
  • Airport transit visa
  • National visa or visa for research purposes

Head of Mission

Jens Hanefeld, Ambassador

Related: List of ambassadors of Germany to the United States

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Embassy of Germany in Washington, D.C., United States, Germany also has 46 representations in the following cities of United States:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Germany in United States

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Germany in neighboring countries or regions of United States.

See also

United States in Germany

United States has 6 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    (19.94 miles away)
    Washington D.C.
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  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
    (28.88 miles away)
    Baltimore
    Get Directions
  • Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
    (90.06 miles away)
    Harrisburg
    Get Directions

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This page was last edited on 19 February 2026 at 10:28 PM (EST).

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