Consular Section
The German Embassy in Lusaka is in charge of consular matters for applicants residing in Zambia and Malawi as well as for consular assistance in emergencies arising in Zambia. For assistance in emergencies in Malawi, please contact the German Embassy in Lilongwe.
For applicants with longer travel times it is strongly recommended that they contact the Embassy about their case and the necessary documents before travelling in order to avoid disappointment. It may also be necessary to arrange an appointment. You can find general information on consular matters on our website.
Crisis Prevention List
Every German national residing, even temporarily, in the consular district of the Embassis may be registered on a Crisis Prevention List in accordance with Article 6 paragraph (3) of the German Consular Act.
As of now, registration will take place online using a password-protected website. Even if you have already registered, a new online registration is necessary, as the previous manually-maintained lists will be replaced by the new procedure. For more details click here:
Registrierung in der Deutschenliste
Assistance in Case of Emergency
We would like to provide you with information on how to prevent emergencies, even before the start of your journey to Zambia. In case of emergency the German Embassy is there to assist you within its powers.
Consular services
For Germans resident abroad, the German missions abroad are the most important liaison point with Germany for all legal matters. Here we will tell you about our principal services and the procedures used.
Consular services
FAQ
The Foreign Office Help Desk has collected more than 60 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) offering a wealth of information on almost all matters which are important to our customers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Centre for German Legal Information
The Centre for German Legal Information offers you a comprehensive and freely accessible database on German law. It brings together legislation, translations of court decisions, articles and other law-related documents in a searchable and categorised form
