The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Malmö is a volunteer-run office that assists German citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the German Embassy in Stockholm.
Contact Details
| Address | Elbegatan 5, 211 20 Malmö, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 70 211 60 58 |
| malmoe@hk-diplo.de | |
| Head of Mission | Michael Leibig, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
According to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026), visits are by appointment only. Closed on public holidays. Honorary consuls work part-time – confirm by phone first.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Elbegatan 5, 211 20 Malmö.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Malmö do?
The honorary consul in Malmö is a volunteer representative of Germany, usually a local business or civic figure. Michael Leibig holds the post, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry. The Swedish government granted the exequatur – the formal recognition as honorary consul – in 2015. The Swedish list gives no fixed hours – visits are arranged individually. To arrange a visit, call +46 70 211 60 58 and e-mail malmoe@hk-diplo.de.
Malmö is in Skåne County. Distance to the German Embassy in Stockholm: about 515 km.
Which German office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the German Embassy in Stockholm.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Sweden, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Epiphany (6 January), Ascension Day and All Saints’ Day. It is usually also closed on Germany’s national day (3 October). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and Midsummer.
Where else is Germany represented in Sweden?
- Stockholm – Embassy of Germany
- Gothenburg – Honorary Consulate
- Jönköping – Honorary Consulate
- Kalmar – Honorary Consulate
- Luleå – Honorary Consulate
- Malmö – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Rättvik – Honorary Consulate
- Uddevalla – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the German honorary consul in Malmö
Where do I renew my German passport if I live near Malmö?
For a new German passport, contact the German Embassy in Stockholm.
What are the contact details of the German honorary consul in Malmö?
By phone on +46 70 211 60 58 or by e-mail to malmoe@hk-diplo.de.
Who runs the German honorary office in Malmö?
Michael Leibig, 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.
Since when has Michael Leibig been honorary consul?
The Swedish exequatur was granted in 2015, 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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