German Honorary Consulate in Geneva
Honorary Consulate 
Germany Geneva, Switzerland
- Address
- Rue de Moillebeau 49, Genève
- Phone
- +41 22 734 66 06
- genf@hk-diplo.de
- Fax
- +41 22 734 66 08
Head of mission: Mathis Kern, Honorary Consul
Sources: OpenStreetMap · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 17 March 2026
At Rue de Moillebeau 49, Genève, an honorary consul represents Germany; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere. As Switzerland and Germany both belong to the European free movement area, Swiss citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Germany.
Opening hours of the German honorary consulate in Geneva
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–13:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–14:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Switzerland
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German honorary consulate in Geneva is listed as open 3 days a week, 09:00–12:00.
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As Switzerland and Germany both belong to the European free movement area, Swiss citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Germany.
Other missions nearby
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Mission of the United Arab Emirates in GenevaAvenue de la Paix 5, 1202 Geneve, Geneva
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Mission of Portugal in GenevaRue de Moillebeau 58, 1209 Genève
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Mission of Belgium in GenevaRue de Moillebeau 58, 1209 Genève
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Mission of Luxembourg in GenevaChemin de la Rochette 13, 1202 Genève
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Consulate General of Brazil in GenevaRue du Pré-de-la-Bichette 1, 1202 Genève
Germany’s other missions in Switzerland
- Embassy of Germany in Bern
Willadingweg 83, 3006 Bern
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- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Basel
Badischer Bahnhof, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4016 Basel, Schweiz
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All missions of Germany in Switzerland (6)
The German embassy is in Bern, about 129 km away. The German honorary consulate in Geneva is one of 6 missions of Germany in Switzerland. Honorary consulates: Zurich, Lugano and Basel. Switzerland in turn has 11 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
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About the German honorary consulate in Geneva
It appears in official lists as Honorary Consulate of Germany in Geneva. The head of mission on record is Mathis Kern, Honorary Consul.
Address and contact
Address: Rue de Moillebeau 49, Genève. The record for the German honorary consulate in Geneva includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
When the German honorary consulate in Geneva is closed
The next closures of the German honorary consulate in Geneva for public holidays in Switzerland are Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Neujahr) on Friday 1 January 2027; it may also close for Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German honorary consulate in Geneva
Current procedures for the German honorary consulate in Geneva, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page; honorary consuls often receive visitors only by arrangement.
Near the German honorary consulate in Geneva
The German honorary consulate in Geneva has 24 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Honorary Consulate in Geneva?
The German honorary consulate in Geneva is at Rue de Moillebeau 49, Genève.
What are the opening hours of the German Honorary Consulate in Geneva?
The German honorary consulate in Geneva is listed as open 3 days a week, 09:00–12:00.
Is the German Honorary Consulate in Geneva open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German honorary consulate in Geneva do not include Saturday.
When is the German Honorary Consulate in Geneva closed?
The German honorary consulate in Geneva closes on Switzerland’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Germany.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Germany?
As Switzerland and Germany both belong to the European free movement area, Swiss citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Germany.
Can the German Honorary Consulate in Geneva issue a visa or passport?
Normally not: for visas and passports, people in Geneva turn to the German embassy in Bern or a career consulate of Germany.
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