Consulates in Altena

  • 2 missions
  • 1 country
  • most embassies are in Berlin

Altena has 2 foreign missions from 1 country: 1 consulate general and 1 honorary consulate. The embassies to Germany are in Berlin, about 416 km away.

Public holidays in Altena

Public holidays in Germany

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

The missions in Altena close on Germany’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Zweiter Weihnachtstag) on Saturday 26 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Neujahr) on Friday 1 January 2027.

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Types of mission in Altena

By type, Altena has 1 consulate general and 1 honorary consulate. Of these, the honorary consulate in Altena offers limited help: an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.

Other cities in Germany

Besides Altena, towns in Germany with foreign missions are Berlin (175), Munich (111), Hamburg (110), Frankfurt am Main (91), Stuttgart (59) and Düsseldorf (49).

Frequently asked questions

How many embassies and consulates are in Altena?

There are 2 foreign missions on record in Altena: 1 consulate general and 1 honorary consulate.

Is there an embassy in Altena?

No. The embassies to Germany are in Berlin, about 416 km away; Altena has consulates and honorary consulates.

When are the missions in Altena closed?

The missions in Altena close on Germany’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.