German Embassy in Tehran
Embassy 
Germany Tehran, Iran
- Address
- فردوسی 320-324, Teheran
- Phone
- +98-21-39-990000
- Website
- teheran.diplo.de
- Fax
- +98 (0) 21 3999 1960
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Head of mission: Axel Dittmann, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 23 August 2026
The German embassy in Tehran stands at فردوسی 320-324, Teheran, in Tehran, the capital of Iran. Iranian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Germany visa for Iranian citizens
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Iranian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Germany.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30,522 | 21,820 | 8,597 | 28.2% | 94.2% |
| 2024 | 39,146 | 32,228 | 6,800 | 17.4% | 95.4% |
| 2025 | 17,134 | 12,663 | 4,396 | 25.7% | 95.3% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy in Tehran received 17,134 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 12,663. 4,396 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 25.7%. In 2024 it had been 17.4%: the rate rose by 8.3 points, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 56% compared with 2024 (39,146).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 17.4% (2024) to 28.2% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Iran, 29.1% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 22 Schengen states represented here.
Almost every visa issued here allows multiple entries. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Iran.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Turkey in Tehranفردوسی 337, Teheran
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Embassy of the United Kingdom in Tehran172 Ferdowsi Avenue, 11316-99813 Tehran
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Embassy of Russia in TehranNeauphle-Le-Château St. 39, Tehran
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Embassy of France in Tehranrue Neauphle-le-Château 64-66, Téhéran
Germany’s other missions in Iran
The German embassy in Tehran is one of 2 missions of Germany in Iran. Iran in turn has an embassy in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Tehran
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Tehran. It is headed by Axel Dittmann, Ambassador, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: فردوسی 320-324, Teheran. The record for the German embassy in Tehran includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Iran
German citizens can get a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Before visiting the German embassy in Tehran
Current procedures for the German embassy in Tehran, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Tehran
The German embassy in Tehran has 4 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Tehran?
The German embassy in Tehran is at فردوسی 320-324, Teheran.
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Iranian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
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