German consular representation in Western Canada
German Consulate General in Vancouver
The Consulate General of Germany in Vancouver provides passport, identity-card and a wide range of consular services for residents of Western Canada.
Contact details
Contact the German Consulate General in Vancouver
The Consulate General is located at the World Trade Centre on Canada Place and is headed by Consul General Dr. Susanne Olberg.
Suite 704, 999 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1
Canada
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Before visiting: Many German consular procedures require an appointment. Check the current official instructions for your service before travelling to the Consulate General.
Consulate location
Where is the German Consulate General in Vancouver?
The Consulate General is located inside the World Trade Centre at Canada Place in downtown Vancouver.
The current official address is Suite 704, World Trade Centre, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1, Canada.
About the mission
About the German Consulate General in Vancouver
The German Consulate General in Vancouver is Germany’s principal career consular mission for Western Canada.
The mission serves British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon and the Northwest Territories and provides most of the consular services available through Germany’s diplomatic network in Canada.
The Consulate General is headed by Dr. Susanne Olberg.
Germany’s Consulate General in Toronto remains the national competence centre and the only German mission in Canada offering the complete range of consular services.
Available services
Consular Services
The German Consulate General in Vancouver offers most German consular services for residents of its western Canadian district.
German passports
Eligible German citizens can apply for passports through the Vancouver Consulate General, subject to appointment and documentation requirements.
German identity cards
Applications for German national identity cards are available through the Vancouver Consulate General.
Name declarations
Eligible declarations relating to names under German law can be handled through the Consulate General.
Birth and marriage registration
Applications relating to the registration of births, marriages and other eligible civil-status matters can be submitted in Vancouver.
Certifications and legalizations
The Consulate General provides authentication of photocopies, legalizations and several types of signature certification.
Pensions and life certificates
German pension procedures and life certificates are among the services available through the Vancouver Consulate General.
Paternity acknowledgments
The Consulate General can handle eligible acknowledgments of paternity under the applicable German procedures.
Driver’s licence certificates
Certificates relating to German driver’s licences are among the services Germany lists as available in Vancouver.
Services handled in Toronto: German citizenship matters and applications for certificates of inheritance and certain other notarizations are not offered by the Vancouver Consulate General and must be handled through the competent German authorities, including the Consulate General in Toronto where applicable.
Visiting arrangements
Appointments
Check the appointment requirement for your specific consular procedure before visiting the German Consulate General in Vancouver.
The Consular Section currently lists public hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Office hours do not replace appointment requirements: Passport, identity-card and other procedures may require a prior appointment even during published Consular Section hours.
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 Vancouver
The Vancouver Consulate General is responsible for Germany’s consular services across Western Canada.
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
- Northwest Territories
Residents outside these areas generally fall within the consular district of the German Consulate General in Toronto.
Visa jurisdiction differs: The office responsible for a German visa application depends on the type of visa and the applicant’s place of residence.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the current instructions for your procedure, confirm the correct visa or consular jurisdiction and prepare all required documents.
Book where required
Passport, identity-card and many legal or administrative procedures require advance arrangements. Follow the official German appointment instructions.
Prepare original documents
Requirements vary by procedure. Review the current official checklist for identification, photographs and supporting records before attending.
Check visa arrangements
Residents of the Vancouver consular district use a different route for short-stay Schengen visas than for German national visas.
Schengen visas: Residents of Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories and Yukon currently submit German short-stay Schengen visa applications through the Consulate General of Switzerland in Vancouver and VFS Global.
National visas: German national visa applications for long-term stays are processed by the German Consulate General in Toronto for residents throughout Canada.
Frequently asked questions
German Consulate General Vancouver FAQ
Is there a German Consulate General in Vancouver?
Yes. Germany maintains an active Consulate General at the World Trade Centre, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver.
Who is the German Consul General in Vancouver?
Dr. Susanne Olberg is currently listed by the German Federal Foreign Office as Consul General.
What is the address?
The current official address is Suite 704, World Trade Centre, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1, Canada.
What is the telephone number?
The current official telephone number is +1 604 684 8377.
What are the Consular Section opening hours?
The German Federal Foreign Office currently lists Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Can I apply for a German passport in Vancouver?
Yes. German passport applications are among the consular services offered by the Vancouver Consulate General.
Can I apply for a German identity card in Vancouver?
Yes. German identity-card applications are also available through the Consulate General.
Does Vancouver handle German citizenship matters?
No. Germany’s current service overview lists citizenship matters as a service offered by the Consulate General in Toronto, but not by Vancouver.
Which areas does the Vancouver Consulate General serve?
Its consular district covers British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon and the Northwest Territories.
Where do residents of Western Canada apply for a German Schengen visa?
Residents of Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories and Yukon currently submit short-stay German Schengen visa applications through the Consulate General of Switzerland in Vancouver and VFS Global.
Official information
Sources
Official German government sources used to verify the mission, current Consul General, address, opening hours, consular district and available services.