German Consulate General in Krakow
Consulate General Germany Krakow, Poland
- Address
- ul. Stolarska 7, 31-043 Kraków
- Phone
- +48 12 424 30 00
- Website
- polen.diplo.de
- Fax
- +48 12 424 30 10
Head of mission: Marc Eichhorn, Consul General
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 20 July 2026
At ul. Stolarska 7, 31-043 Kraków, the German consulate general in Krakow serves German citizens and visitors; Germany’s embassy is in Warsaw, about 252 km away. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00. As Poland and Germany both belong to the European free movement area, Polish citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Germany.
Opening hours of the German consulate general in Krakow
| Monday | 09:00–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Persönliche Vosprachetermine werden nur nach vorheriger Terminvereinbarung angeboten. Verfügbare Termine in der Rechts- und Konsularabteilung können Sie der Online-Terminvergabe entnehmen und dort buchen. Die Rechts- und Konsularstelle ist montags bis freitags von 9:00 bis 12:00 Uhr für den Publikumsverkehr geöffnet. Besucher mit Behinderung Das Gebäude des Generalkonsulats ist nicht behindertengerecht. Im Einzelfall können jedoch Lösungen gefunden werden. Darum bitten wir Sie, vor der Vorsprache beim Generalkonsulat telefonisch einen Termin zu vereinbaren. Tel. 12 424 30 00 Das Generalkonsulat ist telefonisch Montag bis Donnerstag, von 8:30 bis 16:00 Uhr und Freitag von 8:30 bis 13:30 Uhr unter der Nummer +48 12 424 30 00 erreichbar. Erreichbarkeit in Notfällen Die deutschen Auslandsvertretungen in Polen sind außerhalb der Dienstzeiten über einen Bereitschaftsdienst erreichbar, der deutschen Staatsangehörigen in ausschließlich dringenden Notfällen weiterhilft. Dabei ist es Aufgabe des Bereitschaftsdienstes, Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe in vorübergehenden, dringenden Notlagen zu leisten. Sie erreichen diesen zu folgenden Zeiten: · montags bis donnerstags jeweils von 16.30 Uhr bis 24.00 Uhr · freitags ab 13.30 Uhr bis 24.00 Uhr · samstags/sonntags und am Feiertag ab 8 Uhr bis 24.00 Uhr Die Mobiltelefonnummer lautet: +48 605 682 347 (Deutsch) +48 604 836 590 (Polnisch) Sollten Sie im Ausnahmefall Kontakt per SMS aufnehmen müssen, so wird aus technischen Gründen unbedingt um Angabe einer Telefonnummer im Text Ihrer SMS zur Rückantwort gebeten. Bitte beachten Sie, dass der Bereitschaftsdienst in vielen Fällen von Entscheidungen deutscher und/oder polnischer Behörden abhängig ist, die außerhalb der regulären Bürozeiten nicht erreichbar sind. Die Hilfsmöglichkeiten des Bereitschaftsdienstes sind daher begrenzt. Der Bereitschaftsdienst ist für Notfälle deutscher Staatsangehöriger in ganz Polen zuständig.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Poland
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Independence Day
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Christmas Eve
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German consulate general in Krakow is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for Polish citizens
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Germany Visa-free Germany visa for citizens of Poland
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Poland Visa-free Poland visa for citizens of Germany
As Poland and Germany both belong to the European free movement area, Polish citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Germany.
Other missions nearby
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- Consulate General of France in Krakow
Stolarska 15, 31-043 Kraków
- Honorary Consulate of Colombia in Krakow
Floriańska 3, 31-019 Kraków
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Germany’s other missions in Poland
- Embassy of Germany in Warsaw
Jazdów 12, 00-467 Warszawa
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- Consulate General of Germany in Gdansk
Aleja Zwycięstwa 23, 80-219 Gdańsk
- Consulate of Germany in Opole
Strzelców Bytomskich 11, 45-084 Opole
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Rzeszów
Al. Piłsudskiego 32, 35-001 Rzeszów, Polen
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Lublin
c/o Stowarzyszenie HOMO FABER ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 39b, pokój 13 (I piętro) 20-076 Lublin
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Kielce
c/o Targi Kielce, ul. Zakładowa 1, 25-672 Kielce.
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- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Poznan (Gołębia)
Gołębia 3, 61-834 Poznań
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Poznan (Franciszka Ratajczaka)
Franciszka Ratajczaka 44, 61-816 Poznań
All missions of Germany in Poland (14)
The German embassy is in Warsaw, about 252 km away. Besides the German consulate general in Krakow, Germany has 13 other missions in Poland. Consulates: Wroclaw, Gdansk and Opole. Honorary consulates: Rzeszów, Lublin, Kielce, Szczecin, Poznan, Gliwice and Bydgoszcz. Poland in turn has 9 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German consulate general in Krakow
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Germany in Krakow. It is headed by Marc Eichhorn, Consul General, according to the records. Consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Address and contact
Address: ul. Stolarska 7, 31-043 Kraków. The record for the German consulate general in Krakow includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
When the German consulate general in Krakow is closed
The next closures of the German consulate general in Krakow for public holidays in Poland are Independence Day (Narodowe Święto Niepodległości) on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Christmas Eve (Wigilia Bożego Narodzenia) on Thursday 24 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German consulate general in Krakow
Current procedures for the German consulate general in Krakow, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German consulate general in Krakow
Within 1 km of the German consulate general in Krakow there are 14 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Consulate General in Krakow?
The German consulate general in Krakow is at ul. Stolarska 7, 31-043 Kraków.
What are the opening hours of the German Consulate General in Krakow?
The German consulate general in Krakow is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Is the German Consulate General in Krakow open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German consulate general in Krakow do not include Saturday.
When is the German Consulate General in Krakow closed?
The German consulate general in Krakow closes on Poland’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day (Narodowe Święto Niepodległości) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and usually on the national day of Germany.
Do Polish citizens need a visa for Germany?
As Poland and Germany both belong to the European free movement area, Polish citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Germany.
Where is the German embassy in Poland?
The German embassy is in Warsaw, about 252 km from the German consulate general in Krakow.
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