Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Germany in Canterbury helps German nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | 9 Western Esplanade, Herne Bay, Canterbury CT6 8RL, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 7812 457367 |
| Head of Mission | Stephanie Barwick, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Kent, Essex, East Sussex, and West Sussex |
Opening Hours
There are no fixed opening hours; agree on a time with the honorary consul before going.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 9 Western Esplanade, Herne Bay, Canterbury CT6 8RL.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The German honorary consul in Canterbury
The honorary consulate represents Germany in Canterbury and the surrounding area. The honorary consul listed by the FCDO is Stephanie Barwick. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. To arrange a visit, call +44 7812 457367.
The FCDO lists its area of responsibility as Kent, Essex, East Sussex, and West Sussex. Canterbury is in England.
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Germany (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. The FCDO publishes the current entry rules in its foreign travel advice; check it before booking.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the German Embassy in London.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is normally closed on UK bank holidays and on Germany’s national day (3 October). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Embassy and consulates of Germany in the UK
- London – Embassy of Germany
- Aberdeen – Honorary Consulate
- Ballynagard – Honorary Consulate
- Barrow on Humber – Honorary Consulate
- Birmingham – Honorary Consulate
- Bristol – Honorary Consulate
- Canterbury – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Coventry – Honorary Consulate
- Glasgow – Honorary Consulate
- Leeds – Honorary Consulate
- Lerwick – Honorary Consulate
- Liverpool – Honorary Consulate
- Manchester – Honorary Consulate
- Newcastle – Honorary Consulate
- Plymouth – Honorary Consulate
- Southampton – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Germany in Canterbury
Can I get a German passport at the honorary consulate in Canterbury?
Passport applications go to the German Embassy in London; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the German honorary consul in Canterbury?
By phone on +44 7812 457367.
Who is the German honorary consul in Canterbury?
Stephanie Barwick, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Which area does the German honorary consul in Canterbury cover?
Its consular district is Kent, Essex, East Sussex, and West Sussex.
Do Britons need a visa to visit Germany?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – honorary consulates in the UK (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for Germany. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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