United States
Germany
US Embassy & Consulates in Germany
- 2 embassies
- 5 consulates general
- 1 consulate
The United States is represented in Germany by 8 missions: an embassy in Bonn, 5 consulates general in Munich, Leipzig, Hamburg, Frankfurt am Main and Düsseldorf, a consulate in Berlin and 1 other office. Before flying to the United States, German citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Map: the United States’ 8 missions in Germany
Map: the United States’ 8 missions in Germany
US Embassy in Bonn
The United States has its embassy in Bonn.
US consulates in Germany
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- Consulate General of the United States in Leipzig
Wilhelm-Seyfferth-Straße 4, 04107 Leipzig
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- Consulate General of the United States in Frankfurt am Main
Gießener Straße 30, 60435 Frankfurt am Main
- Consulate General of the United States in Düsseldorf
Willi-Becker-Allee 10, 40227 Düsseldorf
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The United States also has 5 consulates general in Munich, Leipzig, Hamburg, Frankfurt am Main and Düsseldorf and a consulate in Berlin; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
United States visa for German citizens
GermanyUnited States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United States visa for citizens of Germany
United StatesGermany Visa-free, 90 days Germany visa for citizens of the United States
United States visa requirements for citizens of Germany
- ESTA – travel under the Visa Waiver Program
- Fee: US$41
- 2 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
German citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days. The application is made online on the official portal of the United States, not at the US embassy.
Germany’s missions in the United States
Missions of Germany in the United States (50)
In return, Germany has 50 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in Germany
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; 8 of them are in Germany.
Travel to Germany for US citizens
US citizens can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days. In Germany, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When US missions in Germany are closed
US missions in Germany 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, and usually on some holidays of the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in Germany?
The US embassy is in Bonn.
Does the United States have consulates in Germany?
Yes, the United States has 5 consulates general in Munich, Leipzig, Hamburg, Frankfurt am Main and Düsseldorf and a consulate in Berlin.
Do German citizens need a visa for the United States?
German citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Do US citizens need a visa for Germany?
US citizens do not need a visa for Germany: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Does Germany have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, Germany has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 49 other missions in the United States.