German consulate in South Carolina
South Carolina reports to Atlanta and has honorary consuls in Columbia and Charleston. The Charleston office also appears under Georgia in the ministry's own listings.
Which German office covers South Carolina
The mission responsible for South Carolina is the Consulate General in Atlanta. Its district takes in 6 territories in total.
Honorary consuls covering this state
- Charleston, though its passport capability is not published
- Columbia, though its passport capability is not published
Cities in South Carolina and how far the consulate is
| City | Consulate | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | Atlanta | 144 mi · 2 h 47 min |
The times come from a routing engine that ignores traffic. Add to them before planning an appointment.
What you can settle without travelling
Before working out the journey, check whether the office is involved at all.
- Order copies of German civil records for a citizenship file: those come from German municipalities by post, and they are the slowest part of any descent case
- Order a German birth, marriage or death certificate: the registry office of the German town where it happened issues it, and most of them take an online or postal request
- Get a certificate of conduct: the Federal Office of Justice handles it; any US notary public can notarize your signature on the form
Neither South Carolina office is listed as able to take passport applications, so plan on Atlanta for that. For signatures and advice, start with the one closer to you.
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.