Taiwan - Consulate of Germany in Kaohsiung

You are a Taiwanese citizen or you are from Germany and are looking for information on the consulate of Germany in Kaohsiung situated in Taiwan. A consulate in Kaohsiung could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Germany. It all depends on the importance of Kaohsiung and Taiwan in the relationships with the government of Germany.


Sorry there is no consulate of Germany in Kaohsiung !

However, Germany could have more than one consulate in Taiwan besides Kaohsiung.

When Germany has more consulates located in Taiwan ouside of Kaohsiung you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Germany in Taiwan of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Kaohsiung are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Germany in Taiwan besides Kaohsiung

German Representative Office in Taipei, Taiwan - Deutsches Institut - Taipei 101-Tower - Xinyi Road, Sec.5, No. 7, 33rd Floor - Taipei 11049 - Taiwan
Email: info@taipei.diplo.de - Tel: (+886) 2 87 22 28 00 & (+886) 2 87 22 28 20 (Visa) - Website: www.taipei.diplo.de

Or the embassy of Germany in Taiwan

Representative Office of Germany in Taipei, Deutsches Institut, 33F, No. 7, Xinyi Rd., Section 5, Taipei 11049 Taiwan
Email: info@taipei.diplo.de - Tel: (+886) 2 8722 2800 - Website: www.taipei.diplo.de

Consulate Appointment in Kaohsiung

Most consulates in Kaohsiung need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Germany in Kaohsiung first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Kaohsiung do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Taiwan or Germany.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Kaohsiung please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.