German consulate appointments

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Every German consular service in the United States runs on appointments. There are no walk-ins, and an application sent by post is not processed.

Two things that catch people out

  • A passport and an ID card are two appointments, not one. The systems treat them as separate applications.
  • You can only book with the mission that covers your state. Booking elsewhere wastes the slot: the consular districts are published and are not negotiable at the counter.
  • Book before you buy a plane ticket. The date the system offers is the fixed point of the whole process.

Where each office publishes its hours

Mission Published hours
Washington, D.C. Not published; the booking system is the way in
New York Not published; the booking system is the way in
Boston Not published; the booking system is the way in
Atlanta Not published; the booking system is the way in
Chicago Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Houston Passport hotline Thursday 1:30–3 p.m. · Visa hotline Monday 1:30–3 p.m.
Miami Not published; the booking system is the way in
Los Angeles Not published; the booking system is the way in
San Francisco Not published; the booking system is the way in

The honorary consuls that take passport applications

Eight of the 41 honorary offices are equipped to take a passport application, fingerprints included. For much of the country that is the difference between a two hour drive and a two day trip.

Applying through one adds 105.00 € to the fee, payable in cash in US dollars.

This is an independent directory of German consular offices in the United States. It is not operated by the Federal Foreign Office or by any German mission. Fees, opening hours and requirements change: always confirm them with the office before you travel.

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