Puerto Rico - Consulate of Germany in San Juan |
You are a Puerto Rico citizen or you are from Germany and are looking for information on the consulate of Germany in San Juan situated in Puerto Rico. A consulate in San Juan could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Germany. It all depends on the importance of San Juan and Puerto Rico in the relationships with the government of Germany.
The difference between consulates found in San Juan 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 Puerto Rico besides San Juan
German Honorary Consul in San Juan, Puerto Rico - Edificio Centro de Seguros - 701 Ponce de Leon Ave - Suite 105 - San Juan, PR 00907 - Puerto RicoEmail: san-juan@hk-diplo.de - Tel: (+1 787) 600 10 71 - Website:
Or the embassy of Germany in Puerto Rico
(There is no embassy of Germany located in Puerto Rico)
Consulate Appointment in San Juan
Most consulates in San Juan need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Germany in San Juan 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 San Juan 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 Puerto Rico or Germany.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in San Juan please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.