Potsdamer Platz

Welcome to Germany!

In Germany, the "Land of Ideas", we place major emphasis on education, science, research and development. This makes Germany one of the most popular countries in which to study, as well as a site for state-of-the art research and patent development. With its high quality of life, good infrastructure and central location in Europe, Germany is one of the world's most attractive bases for business. Its beautiful urban and rural landscapes, combining age-old traditions and experimental modern culture, make a trip to Germany a unique experience.
Germany has something for everyone, so why not pay us a visit?

Ambassador Dr. Norbert Baas in South Sulawesi

Enlarge image Ambassador opens a hospital in Makassar/South Sulawesi which was modernised with German financial contribution

Application for Schengen Visa

Appointments Available

The Visa Section would like to announce that from 1st July 2011 it is mandatory to book an appointment in order to apply for a visa. The appointment must be booked online at the following link.
This page is currently only available in German and English. 

Making an appointment is free of charge!

Jestina Mukoko

European Union Guidelines on Human Rights Defenders

Germany and the European Union are actively engaged in the protection of human rights defenders. The EU has drawn up guidelines to ensure that this protection is guaranteed in the long term.

European Union Guidelines on Human Rights Defenders

The main entrance of the Federal Foreign Office in Berlin.

News from Germany - RSS Newsfeeds by Federal Foreign Office

Current articles on the FFO Website

RSS Newsfeeds FFO

JERIN - Germany and Indonesia / Jerman dan Indonesia

JERIN - Germany and Indonesia / Jerman dan Indonesia JERIN - Jerman dan Indonesia is an event series initiated by the German Government with a view to presenting Germany as a close partner of Indones...

JERIN - German weeks

The Ambassador


Latest news from Germany

Information about German foreign and European policy and major domestic issues.

Press Releases of the Embassy

Here you will find a collection of the Embassy's press releases and other publications.

Deutschland - Portal

The Deutschland Portal is the central, non-commercial access to Germany on the Internet.

Innovation and Excellence

Zeitschrift Deutschland

The current issue of .de – Magazin Deutschland takes a look into the future by examining tomorrow’s research and technology trends. In an exclusive feature on “Innovation and Excellence” four Nobel laureates from Germany outline what research can achieve in the future. The magazine also spotlights six research areas – environmental technology, medical technology, mechanical engineering, bionics, vehicle technology and nanotechnology – in which Germany leads the world.

The latest issue of .de also includes interviews with Federal Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle and the German ambassador to the United Nations, Peter Wittig, about Germany’s role in the EU and as a global partner.