The Embassy of Germany in Zagreb represents Germany in Croatia and serves German citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Ulica Grada Vukovara 64, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia |
| Telephone | +385 1 6300 100 |
| Fax | +385 1 6155 536 |
| info@zagreb.diplo.de | |
| Website | zagreb.diplo.de |
| Head of Mission | Pascal Hector, Ambassador |
| National Day | 3 October (Day of German Unity) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:30 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 13:30 - 15:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
Hours shown: consular section hours (by appointment), according to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026). Telephone hours: visa section Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 13:00–15:00 on +385 1 630 01 00. Some services by appointment only. Visits to the legal and consular section and the visa section are only possible with an appointment booked via the website’s contact form. Visas are handed out Monday to Thursday 13:30–14:00 and on Friday mornings. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The office is located in the business district east of the centre.
- Consular section: tel. +385 1 6300 104 (according to the Croatian Foreign Ministry’s directory).
Who runs the German Embassy?
Pascal Hector heads the embassy as ambassador. Diplomatic relations between Germany and Croatia were established on 15 January 1992, according to the Croatian Foreign Ministry. Three honorary consulates – in Osijek, Pula and Split – support German citizens.
Documents checklist
What German citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official German government information:
German passport (application abroad)
- Apply at the German mission for your place of residence – some embassies and consulates do not handle passports, so check its website first
- Personal appearance is required: fingerprints are taken, so postal applications and proxies are not possible
- Biometric passport photos that meet the official requirements
- Application form, fee and appointment booking: see the website of the responsible mission
- Some honorary consuls accept passport applications and forward them for an extra fee
Lost passport – travel document for the return trip
- The consular section can issue a Reiseausweis als Passersatz (passport substitute) for the return to Germany
- It is valid for at most one month
Sources: German Federal Foreign Office – where to apply for a German passport, German Federal Foreign Office – passports and ID cards, German Federal Foreign Office – travel documents (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes, for most services, according to the official website. Visits to the legal and consular section and the visa section are only possible with an appointment booked via the website’s contact form. Visas are handed out Monday to Thursday 13:30–14:00 and on Friday mornings.
Other consulates and embassies in Croatia
88 other countries are represented in Croatia, among them: Greece (embassy), Holy See (apostolic nunciature), Hungary (embassy), Iceland (honorary), India (embassy), Indonesia (embassy), Iran (embassy), Iraq (embassy), Ireland (embassy), Israel (embassy), Italy (embassy), Jamaica (honorary), Japan (embassy), Jordan (honorary), Kazakhstan (embassy), Kosovo (embassy), Latvia (honorary), Libya (embassy), Lithuania (embassy), South Korea (embassy). The full list of all 89 missions is on the overview page for Croatia.
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Croatian public holidays such as Epiphany (6 January), Easter Monday, Statehood Day (30 May), Corpus Christi, Anti-Fascist Struggle Day (22 June) and Victory Day (5 August). On the German national day (3 October) the office is usually closed or holds a reception.
Emergency assistance
In Croatia, the emergency number is 112 (police 192, ambulance 194). Croatian citizens who need help in Germany can contact the Croatian Embassy in Berlin or the Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Zagreb on +385 1 4569 964.
Diplomatic missions of Germany in Croatia
Germany in Croatia
Measured in a straight line from Zagreb, the nearest other German office is the Honorary Consulate in Pula (about 200 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Zagreb.
- Zagreb – Embassy of Germany (this page)
- Osijek (210 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Pula (200 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Split (260 km) – Honorary Consulate
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Details checked on 14 October 2026. Sources: official website of the embassy (checked October 2026), Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs – directory of foreign embassies and consulates in Croatia (October 2026), zagreb.diplo.de. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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