The U.S. Consulate General in Munich is an official consular representation of the United States in Germany, providing consular services for U.S. citizens in Bavaria.
Contact Details
| Address | Königinstraße 5, 80539 München, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 89 2 88 80 |
| Fax | +49 89 280 99 98 |
| Head of Mission | Timothy Edward Liston, Consul General |
| Consular district | Bavaria |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 13:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Telephone/office hours as listed by the Federal Foreign Office. Visa and citizen services by online appointment.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The U.S. Consulate General is at Königinstraße 5 in Munich, on the western edge of the English Garden.
- Appointments: required for visas and citizen services, booked online.
- Telephone: +49 89 2 88 80.
About the U.S. Consulate General in Munich
Headed by Consul General Timothy Liston, the Munich consulate general is one of three U.S. posts in Germany that issue visas and serves U.S. citizens in Bavaria.
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
- Visa interviews
- U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad
- Notarial services
- Assistance for U.S. citizens in emergencies
How do I get an appointment?
Book online via U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Germany; visa applicants may also choose Berlin or Frankfurt.
Visa information
Munich interviews applicants for student (F, J) and work visas, among others. Holidaymakers with a German biometric passport need only the ESTA, which is valid for two years or until the passport expires.
Other consulates and embassies in Munich
82 other countries are represented in Munich, among them: Afghanistan (consulate general), Albania (consulate general), Angola (honorary), Antigua and Barbuda (honorary), Armenia (honorary), Austria (consulate general), Barbados (honorary), Belarus (consulate general), Belgium (honorary), Bolivia (honorary), Bosnia and Herzegovina (consulate general), Brazil (consulate general), Bulgaria (consulate general), Canada (consulate), Chile (consulate general), China (consulate general), Croatia (consulate general), Cyprus (honorary), Côte d’Ivoire (honorary), Zambia (honorary). The full list of all 83 missions is on the overview page for Germany.
Closing days
Closed on Bavarian public holidays and U.S. federal holidays.
Emergency assistance
Outside office hours, U.S. citizens can call +49 30 830 50.
U.S. missions in Germany
Measured in a straight line from Munich, the nearest other United States office is the Consulate General in Frankfurt am Main (about 300 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Munich.
- Berlin – Embassy of the United States
- Bonn (430 km) – Embassy Branch Office
- Düsseldorf (490 km) – Consulate General
- Frankfurt am Main (300 km) – Consulate General (Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland)
- Hamburg (610 km) – Consulate General (Hamburg, Bremen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein)
- Leipzig (360 km) – Consulate General (Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia)
- Munich – Consulate General (Bavaria) (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the U.S. Consulate General in Munich
Can I get a U.S. visa interview in Munich?
Yes. Munich is one of three visa-issuing posts in Germany, with Berlin and Frankfurt.
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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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