The Honorary Consulate of Germany in David is an honorary consular post of Germany in David. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps German citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Embassy of Germany in Panama.
Contact Details
| Address | Calle H Norte, Doleguita (diagonally opposite Malabar Café), David, Panama |
| Telephone | +507 775 8191 |
| david@hk-diplo.de | |
| Honorary Consul | Luz Magalys Serrano |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Hours shown: opening hours, according to the German Federal Foreign Office (October 2026). Honorary consuls are not always available at these times – call or e-mail before you go.
Location of the Honorary Consulate
About the Honorary Consulate of Germany in David
The honorary consul is Luz Magalys Serrano, according to the German Federal Foreign Office. According to the same source, its consular district covers Chiriquí province. Appointments are by arrangement, according to the same source. Germany’s embassy is in Marbella, Panama City.
Which German office handles passports and visas?
For passports, visas and other formal consular services, contact the Embassy of Germany in Panama. The honorary consulate can help with first steps and pass on documents, but it does not replace the embassy’s consular section.
Contact details of the German Embassy in Panama City, as listed on its page in this directory:
- Address: Edificio World Trade Center, No. 20, Calle 53 Este, Marbella, Panama City, Panama
- Telephone: +507 307 6300
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–12:00
- Website: panama.diplo.de/pa-de
What can an honorary consul do?
An honorary consul is not a career diplomat but a local resident – often a business person or lawyer – appointed by Germany and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help German citizens in an emergency (lost passport, accident, arrest), pass on applications and documents to the embassy, and certify signatures or life certificates. Passports and visas are not issued by an honorary consulate; they remain the responsibility of the embassy or a career consulate.
Other consulates in David
3 other countries are represented in David: Colombia (honorary), Costa Rica (consulate), Spain (honorary).
Closing days
Honorary consuls set their own office hours; the honorary consulate is usually closed on public holidays in Panama (Labour Code) and may also close on public holidays of Germany.
Emergency assistance
In Panama, dial 911 for ambulance, fire and police; the fire service can also be reached on 103 and the police on 104 (GOV.UK travel advice). Panamanian citizens who need consular help in Germany can contact the Embassy of Panama in Berlin.
Diplomatic missions of Germany in Panama
Germany in Panama
Measured in a straight line from David, the nearest other German office is the Embassy in Panama City (about 320 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from David.
- Panama City (320 km) – Embassy of Germany in Panama
- David – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Germany in David
Can I apply for a German passport or visa at the honorary consulate?
Regular passport and visa applications go to the Embassy of Germany in Panama.
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Details checked on 26 October 2026. Sources: German Embassy Panama – honorary consul in David (Federal Foreign Office), Labour Code of Panama, article 46 (Law 55 of 2001, Gaceta Oficial No. 24431), Law 291 of 2022 (Gaceta Oficial No. 29507-B), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Panama (getting help).
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