German consular representation in Canada
German Consulate General in Toronto
The Consulate General of Germany in Toronto provides comprehensive consular services including passports, German identity cards, citizenship matters, family-related procedures and visa services.
Contact details
Contact the German Consulate General in Toronto
The Consulate General is located at 2 Bloor Street East in Toronto and is headed by Consul General Anne Wagner-Mitchell.
25th Floor
Toronto, ON M4W 1A8
Canada
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Appointment required: Consular services are provided by appointment. Use Germany’s official online appointment system before travelling to the Consulate General.
Consulate location
Where is the German Consulate General in Toronto?
The Consulate General is located at 2 Bloor Street East in central Toronto.
The current official address is 2 Bloor Street East, 25th Floor, Toronto, ON M4W 1A8, Canada.
About the mission
About the German Consulate General in Toronto
The Consulate General of Germany in Toronto is one of Germany’s principal career consular missions in Canada.
Since July 2015, Toronto has been the only German mission in Canada offering the full range of comprehensive consular services. The Consulate General in Vancouver continues to provide many consular services, while the Embassy in Ottawa and the Consulate General in Montreal no longer operate regular consular sections.
The Toronto mission serves both an administrative district and a much larger consular district covering central and eastern Canada.
Comprehensive consular services
Consular Services
The German Consulate General in Toronto provides the most comprehensive range of German consular services available in Canada.
German passports
Eligible German citizens can apply for German passports through the Consulate General. Personal attendance and a prior appointment are required.
German identity cards
Applications for German national identity cards can be submitted in Toronto by eligible German citizens.
Citizenship matters
Toronto handles German citizenship matters and forwards eligible applications and supporting documents to the competent German authorities.
Name declarations
The Consulate General handles eligible declarations and procedures relating to names under German law.
Birth and marriage registration
Applications relating to the registration of births, marriages and other civil-status matters can be submitted through the Consulate General where applicable.
Certifications and legalizations
Toronto provides services including authentication of photocopies, certification of signatures and legalizations where permitted.
Inheritance and notarizations
The Consulate General can handle applications for certificates of inheritance and certain other notarizations under German law.
Pensions and life certificates
German pension-related procedures and life certificates are among the consular services available in Toronto.
Visa services
Toronto processes German visa applications within the applicable territorial and visa-category rules, including national visa applications from residents throughout Canada.
Schengen visa exceptions: Residents of Quebec, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island and the Ottawa National Capital Region generally submit short-stay Schengen visa applications through the Austrian Embassy in Ottawa rather than the German Consulate General in Toronto.
Visiting arrangements
Appointments
An appointment is required to use the Consulate General’s consular services.
Passport and identity-card applicants must appear in person. Germany states that applicants who arrive without the required appointment may be turned away even if they have travelled a long distance.
Telephone hours are not walk-in hours: The published times of Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. describe telephone availability. Follow the appointment confirmation for your in-person visit.
Security: The Consulate General states that larger pieces of luggage are not permitted on the premises.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the German Consulate General in Toronto
The Toronto Consulate General has a larger consular district than its administrative district.
Consular district:
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Nunavut
Administrative district:
- Ontario
- Manitoba
Western Canada: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories and Yukon belong to the consular district of the German Consulate General in Vancouver.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the official instructions for your procedure, book the required appointment and prepare all supporting documents before travelling.
Book your appointment
Consular appointments must be arranged through the official German appointment system before attending the Consulate General.
Prepare original documents
Passport, citizenship, family and legal procedures have specific requirements. Review the official checklist for your service carefully.
Check visa jurisdiction
Visa jurisdiction differs from the general consular district. Confirm the correct German or representing mission before booking a visa appointment.
Frequently asked questions
German Consulate General Toronto FAQ
Is there a German Consulate General in Toronto?
Yes. Germany maintains an active Consulate General at 2 Bloor Street East in Toronto.
Who is the German Consul General in Toronto?
Anne Wagner-Mitchell is currently listed by both the German Federal Foreign Office and the Government of Ontario as Consul General.
What is the address?
The current official address is 2 Bloor Street East, 25th Floor, Toronto, ON M4W 1A8, Canada.
What is the telephone number?
The current official telephone number is +1 416 925 2813.
What is the email address?
The Government of Ontario currently lists info@toronto.diplo.de.
Can I apply for a German passport in Toronto?
Yes. The Consulate General in Toronto processes German passport applications. A prior appointment and personal attendance are required.
Can I apply for a German identity card?
Yes. German identity-card applications are among the consular services offered by the Toronto Consulate General.
Does Toronto handle German citizenship matters?
Yes. The Consulate General in Toronto handles German citizenship matters and forwards applicable cases to the competent German authorities.
Which areas are in the Toronto consular district?
The consular district covers Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Nunavut.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. Germany requires an appointment for consular services. The published weekday times are telephone availability and should not be treated as general walk-in hours.
Official information
Sources
Official German and Ontario government sources used to verify the mission, current Consul General, contact details, consular district, appointments and available services.