German Embassy in Caracas
Embassy 
Germany Caracas, Venezuela
- Address
- Avenida Principal de La Castellana, 1060 Caracas
- Phone
- +58 212 2192500
- Website
- caracas.diplo.de
- Fax
- +58 212 2610641
Head of mission: Volker Pellet, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 7 September 2026
At Avenida Principal de La Castellana, 1060 Caracas, the German embassy in Caracas represents Germany towards Venezuela. No visa is needed by Venezuelan citizens for Germany, for stays of up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Caracas
| Monday | 09:00–11:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–11:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–11:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00–11:3013:30–15:30 break 11:30–13:30 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Telefonische Erreichbarkeit der Botschaft Montag, Mittwoch und Donnerstag Vormittag von 7:30 bis 12:30 Uhr und Nachmittag von 13:30 bis 16:00 Uhr. Dienstag und Freitag Vormittag von 7:30 bis 13:00 Uhr. Die Öffnungs- und Telefonzeiten des Konsulats finden Sie hier.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Venezuela
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Caracas is listed as open 4 days a week, 09:00–11:30 with a midday break. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for Venezuelan citizens
VenezuelaGermany Visa-free, 90 days Germany visa for citizens of Venezuela
GermanyVenezuela Visa-free, 90 days Venezuela visa for citizens of Germany
No visa is needed by Venezuelan citizens for Germany, for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | 0 | – |
| 2025 | 16 | 14 | 2 | – |
2025 figures: 16 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Germany’s embassy in Caracas, and 14 visas were issued. Applications rose by 167% compared with 2024 (6).
Across all Schengen consulates in Venezuela, 2.2% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 4th largest number of applications of the 8 Schengen states represented here.
The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Venezuela.
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 the United Kingdom in CaracasAvenida Principal de La Castellana, 1060 Caracas
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Embassy of Portugal in CaracasAvenida Eugenio Mendoza, 1060 Caracas
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Embassy of Brazil in CaracasAv. Mohedano con Calle Chaguaramos, Centro Gerencial Mohedano, Piso 6, URB. La Castellana, Caracas - Venezuela
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Consulate of Spain in CaracasAvenida San Felipe 1, 1060 Caracas
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Embassy of Ecuador in CaracasAvenida San Felipe 1, 1060 Caracas
Germany’s other missions in Venezuela
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Maracaibo
Calle 77, Esquina Avda. 3-C, N° 3-C-24, Edif. Los Cerros, Piso 8, Of. A y B, Maracaibo.
Besides the German embassy in Caracas, Germany has 1 other mission in Venezuela. Honorary consulates: Maracaibo. Venezuela in turn has 3 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Caracas
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Caracas. It is headed by Volker Pellet, Ambassador, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Avenida Principal de La Castellana, 1060 Caracas. The record for the German embassy in Caracas includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Venezuela
Venezuela admits German citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the German embassy in Caracas is closed
The German embassy in Caracas closes on Venezuela’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve (Nochebuena) on Thursday 24 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Germany such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German embassy in Caracas
Current procedures for the German embassy in Caracas, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Caracas
Within 1 km of the German embassy in Caracas there are 22 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Caracas?
The German embassy in Caracas is at Avenida Principal de La Castellana, 1060 Caracas.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Caracas?
The German embassy in Caracas is listed as open 4 days a week, 09:00–11:30 with a midday break.
Is the German Embassy in Caracas open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Caracas do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Caracas closed?
The German embassy in Caracas closes on Venezuela’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve (Nochebuena) on Thursday 24 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Germany.
Do Venezuelan citizens need a visa for Germany?
No visa is needed by Venezuelan citizens for Germany, for stays of up to 90 days.
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