Filipino Honorary Consulate in Essen
Honorary Consulate 
Philippines Essen, Germany
- Address
- Rüttenscheider Straße 1-3, 45128 Essen
- Phone
- +49 201 8013220
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Record last updated on 11 January 2026
The Philippines’ honorary consul in Essen has an office at Rüttenscheider Straße 1-3, 45128 Essen; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports. Office hours are 3 days a week, 09:15–13:00. German citizens do not need a visa for the Philippines: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Opening hours of the Filipino honorary consulate in Essen
| Monday | 09:15–13:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:15–13:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:15–13:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in the Philippines
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Bonifacio Day
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Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
The Filipino honorary consulate in Essen is listed as open 3 days a week, 09:15–13:00.
Philippines visa for German citizens
GermanyPhilippines Visa-free, 30 days Philippines visa for citizens of Germany
PhilippinesGermany Visa required Germany visa for citizens of the Philippines
German citizens do not need a visa for the Philippines: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Other missions nearby
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Honorary Consulate of Bhutan in EssenFischerstraße 2-4, 45128 Essen
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Honorary Consulate of Uruguay in EssenAlfredstraße 28, 45130 Essen
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Honorary Consulate of Albania in EssenRellinghauser Straße 22, 45128 Essen
The Philippines’ other missions in Germany
- Embassy of the Philippines in Berlin
Luisenstraße 16, 10117 Berlin
- Consulate General of the Philippines in Frankfurt am Main
Grüneburgweg 14-18, 60322 Frankfurt am Main
- Honorary Consulate of the Philippines in Stuttgart
Königstraße 28, 70173 Stuttgart
- Honorary Consulate of the Philippines in Munich
Habenschadenstraße 16, 82049 Pullach i. Isartal
All missions of the Philippines in Germany (5)
The Filipino embassy is in Berlin, about 452 km away. Besides the Filipino honorary consulate in Essen, the Philippines has 4 other missions in Germany. Consulates: Frankfurt am Main. Honorary consulates: Stuttgart and Munich. Germany in turn has 2 missions in the Philippines, its embassy being in Manila.
Good to know
About the Filipino honorary consulate in Essen
It appears in official lists as Honorary Consulate of the Philippines in Essen.
Address and contact
Address: Rüttenscheider Straße 1-3, 45128 Essen. The record for the Filipino honorary consulate in Essen includes a phone number and an e-mail address.
Filipino citizens travelling to Germany
Filipino citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
When the Filipino honorary consulate in Essen is closed
Expect the Filipino honorary consulate in Essen to be shut on Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Zweiter Weihnachtstag) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and often on Bonifacio Day (Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio) on Monday 30 November 2026, a holiday in the Philippines.
Before visiting the Filipino honorary consulate in Essen
Call the Filipino honorary consulate in Essen before you go to confirm the hours and whether an appointment is needed.
Near the Filipino honorary consulate in Essen
The Filipino honorary consulate in Essen has 3 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Filipino Honorary Consulate in Essen?
The Filipino honorary consulate in Essen is at Rüttenscheider Straße 1-3, 45128 Essen.
What are the opening hours of the Filipino Honorary Consulate in Essen?
The Filipino honorary consulate in Essen is listed as open 3 days a week, 09:15–13:00.
Is the Filipino Honorary Consulate in Essen open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Filipino honorary consulate in Essen do not include Saturday.
When is the Filipino Honorary Consulate in Essen closed?
The Filipino honorary consulate in Essen closes on Germany’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the Philippines.
Do German citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
German citizens do not need a visa for the Philippines: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can the Filipino Honorary Consulate in Essen issue a visa or passport?
Normally not: for visas and passports, people in Essen turn to the Filipino embassy in Berlin or a career consulate of the Philippines.
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