The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Gothenburg is a local point of contact for German citizens and for business and cultural links with Germany.
Contact Details
| Address | Östra Hamngatan 42, Göteborg, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 72 155 58 45 |
| goeteborg@hk-diplo.de | |
| Head of Mission | Jan Sinclair, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Östra Hamngatan 42, Göteborg.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Gothenburg do?
This honorary office looks after German interests in Gothenburg. According to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026), the post is held by Jan Sinclair. The Swedish government granted the exequatur – the formal recognition as honorary consul – in 2018. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. To arrange a visit, call +46 72 155 58 45 and e-mail goeteborg@hk-diplo.de.
The office is located in Västra Götaland County. The embassy in Stockholm is roughly 395 km away.
Which German office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the German Embassy in Stockholm.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is normally closed on Swedish public holidays. The German national day, 3 October, normally means a closure too. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Germany’s offices in Sweden
- Stockholm – Embassy of Germany
- Gothenburg – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Jönköping – Honorary Consulate
- Kalmar – Honorary Consulate
- Luleå – Honorary Consulate
- Malmö – Honorary Consulate
- Rättvik – Honorary Consulate
- Uddevalla – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the German honorary consul in Gothenburg
Where do I renew my German passport if I live near Gothenburg?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the German Embassy in Stockholm.
What are the contact details of the German honorary consul in Gothenburg?
By phone on +46 72 155 58 45 or by e-mail to goeteborg@hk-diplo.de.
Who is the German honorary consul in Gothenburg?
Jan Sinclair, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Germany?
No. A valid Swedish passport or national ID card is enough.
How long has the German honorary consul in Gothenburg held the post?
The Swedish exequatur was granted in 2018, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – List of Honorary Consuls in Sweden (9 October 2026), Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – travel information for Germany (Sweden Abroad). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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