The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Southampton represents German interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the German Embassy in London.
Contact Details
| Address | c/o Totton & Eling Tennis Centre, Aikman Lane, Totton, Hampshire, Southampton SO40 8FT, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 23 8155 0065 |
| southampton@hk-diplo.de | |
| Head of Mission | Richard Cutler, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, and Wiltshire |
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: c/o Totton & Eling Tennis Centre, Aikman Lane, Totton, Hampshire, Southampton SO40 8FT.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Southampton
This honorary office looks after German interests in Southampton. Richard Cutler holds the post, according to the FCDO list. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. Questions can be sent in advance: call +44 23 8155 0065 and e-mail southampton@hk-diplo.de.
The FCDO lists its area of responsibility as Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, and Wiltshire. The office is located in England. Distance to the German Embassy in London: about 110 km.
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.
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Official documents for German citizens are issued by the German Embassy in London; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in the UK, the honorary consulate closes 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.
German missions 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
- 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 (this page)
FAQ: the German honorary consul in Southampton
Does the Southampton honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
For a new German passport, contact the German Embassy in London.
What are the contact details of the German honorary consul in Southampton?
By phone on +44 23 8155 0065 or by e-mail to southampton@hk-diplo.de.
Who runs the German honorary office in Southampton?
Richard Cutler, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Is the Southampton honorary office responsible for my area?
Its consular district is Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, and Wiltshire.
Do British citizens need a visa for 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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