German honorary representation in Newfoundland and Labrador
German Honorary Consulate in St. John’s
The Honorary Consulate of Germany in St. John’s provides selected document services and local consular assistance for residents of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Contact details
Contact the German Honorary Consulate in St. John’s
The Honorary Consulate is headed by Honorary Consul David Christoph Kannenberg and serves residents of Newfoundland and Labrador.
St. John’s, NL A1A 1W9
Canada
Before visiting: Contact the Honorary Consulate in advance. Germany’s current public overview does not publish regular walk-in hours for the St. John’s post.
Consulate location
Where is the German Honorary Consulate in St. John’s?
Germany’s current official directory lists the Honorary Consulate at 55 Elisabeth Avenue in St. John’s.
The current official address is 55 Elisabeth Avenue, St. John’s, NL A1A 1W9, Canada.
About the consulate
About the German Honorary Consulate in St. John’s
The German Honorary Consulate in St. John’s forms part of Germany’s diplomatic and consular network in Canada.
The post is headed by Honorary Consul David Christoph Kannenberg and provides a local point of contact for residents of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The supervising German career mission is the Consulate General in Toronto.
The St. John’s Honorary Consulate has a more limited range of delegated services than several other German honorary consular posts in Canada. Procedures outside its authority must be handled by the competent German career mission.
Available services
Consular Services
Germany’s current consular-service overview lists a limited number of services as available through the Honorary Consulate in St. John’s.
Life certificates
The Honorary Consulate can provide life certificates required for eligible German pension or administrative procedures.
Signature certifications
The Honorary Consulate can certify signatures for eligible procedures, including certain powers of attorney and police-clearance applications.
German driver’s licence certificates
Certificates relating to German driver’s licences are listed among the services available through the St. John’s Honorary Consulate.
No passport applications: Germany’s current service overview does not list passport applications as available through the St. John’s Honorary Consulate.
Other procedures: Name declarations, birth or marriage registrations, citizenship matters, inheritance procedures, other notarizations and visa applications are not listed as services of the St. John’s Honorary Consulate. Contact the German Consulate General in Toronto for the competent procedure.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the German Honorary Consulate in St. John’s
The St. John’s Honorary Consulate serves applicants residing in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Newfoundland and Labrador
The supervising German career mission is the Consulate General in Toronto.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Contact the Honorary Consulate before travelling and confirm that the service you require can be handled locally.
Confirm your appointment
Regular public walk-in hours are not currently published. Contact the Honorary Consulate before attending.
Check the service first
The St. John’s post offers a limited range of delegated services and does not accept German passport applications.
Prepare your documents
For signature certifications, life certificates or driver’s licence certificates, confirm which original documents and identification are required before your visit.
Frequently asked questions
German Honorary Consulate St. John’s FAQ
Is there a German Honorary Consulate in St. John’s?
Yes. Germany continues to list an active Honorary Consulate in St. John’s for Newfoundland and Labrador.
Who is the German Honorary Consul in St. John’s?
Germany’s current official directory lists David Christoph Kannenberg as Honorary Consul.
What is the address?
The current German official directory lists 55 Elisabeth Avenue, St. John’s, NL A1A 1W9, Canada.
What is the telephone number?
The current official telephone number is +1 709 687 2787.
What is the email address?
Germany’s current official directory lists stjohns@hk-diplo.de.
Can I apply for a German passport in St. John’s?
No. Germany’s current service overview does not list passport applications as a service available through the St. John’s Honorary Consulate.
Can the Honorary Consulate certify my signature?
Yes. Certification of signatures is one of the services Germany currently lists for the St. John’s Honorary Consulate.
Can I obtain a life certificate there?
Yes. Life certificates are listed among the services available through the Honorary Consulate.
Which area does the Honorary Consulate serve?
Its consular district covers Newfoundland and Labrador.
Which German mission handles full consular services?
The German Consulate General in Toronto is the supervising career mission and handles procedures outside the limited authority of the St. John’s Honorary Consulate.
Official information
Sources
Official German government sources used to verify the Honorary Consul, address, contact details, consular district and available services.