The U.S. Consulate General in Düsseldorf is an official consular representation of the United States in Germany, providing consular services for U.S. citizens in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Contact Details
| Address | Willi-Becker-Allee 10, 40227 Düsseldorf, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 211 788 89 27 |
| Fax | +49 211 788 89 36 |
| Head of Mission | Preeti Vikas Shah, Consul General |
| Consular district | North Rhine-Westphalia (Visa Services and American Citizen Services werden vom zuständigen US-Generalkonsulat in Frankfurt am Main wahrgenommen) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Office hours. No visa or American citizen services – these are provided by the Consulate General in Frankfurt.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The U.S. Consulate General is at Willi-Becker-Allee 10 in Düsseldorf, near the main station.
- No visa or passport services: residents of North Rhine-Westphalia go to Frankfurt.
- Office hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00.
About the U.S. Consulate General in Düsseldorf
Headed by Consul General Preeti Shah, the Düsseldorf consulate general focuses on trade, investment, politics and public diplomacy in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany’s most populous state. Visa interviews and American citizen services for NRW residents are provided by the Consulate General in Frankfurt.
Which U.S. office is responsible for me?
| Office | Area | Visas and citizen services |
|---|---|---|
| Embassy, Berlin | Berlin, Brandenburg | Yes |
| Consulate General, Frankfurt am Main | Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland; services also for North Rhine-Westphalia | Yes |
| Consulate General, Munich | Bavaria | Yes |
| Consulate General, Düsseldorf | North Rhine-Westphalia | No |
| Consulate General, Hamburg | Hamburg, Bremen, Lower Saxony, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Schleswig-Holstein | No |
| Consulate General, Leipzig | Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia | No |
Visa applicants can usually book an interview at any of the three visa-issuing posts: Berlin, Frankfurt or Munich.
Consular services
This consulate general does not provide visa or American citizen services. For U.S. passports, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad or notarial services, book an appointment in Frankfurt.
Visa information
Residents of North Rhine-Westphalia who need a U.S. visa – for study, work or an exchange – book their interview in Frankfurt. Tourists and business travellers from Germany usually travel under the Visa Waiver Program with an ESTA instead.
Closing days
Closed on North Rhine-Westphalian public holidays and U.S. federal holidays.
Emergency assistance
U.S. citizens in an emergency call +49 30 830 50 and ask for the duty officer. Germans in the U.S. are helped by the German Embassy in Washington and eight consulates general.
U.S. missions in Germany
- Berlin – Embassy of the United States
- Bonn – Embassy Branch Office
- Düsseldorf – Consulate General (this page)
- Frankfurt am Main – Consulate General (Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland)
- Hamburg – Consulate General (Hamburg, Bremen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein)
- Leipzig – Consulate General (Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia)
- Munich – Consulate General (Bavaria)
Frequently asked questions about the U.S. Consulate General in Düsseldorf
Can I get a U.S. visa in Düsseldorf?
No. Residents of North Rhine-Westphalia apply at the Consulate General in Frankfurt (or in Berlin or Munich).
Where do Americans in NRW renew their passport?
At the U.S. Consulate General in Frankfurt, by appointment.
Details checked on 7 October 2026. Sources: U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Germany, German Federal Foreign Office. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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