United States Consulate Bremen

The consulate provides comprehensive visa services for German citizens and residents traveling to the United States, including tourist visas (B-2) for experiencing America's diverse destinations and attractions, business visas (B-1) for aerospace industry missions, automotive trade delegations, maritime business development, and participation in specialized technology conferences, student visas (F-1) for accessing American higher education particularly in aerospace engineering, automotive technology, and maritime studies programs, work visas including H-1B for skilled professionals in aerospace, automotive, maritime technology, and advanced manufacturing sectors, and L-1 visas for intracompany transfers supporting the extensive German-American corporate relationships in Bremen's key industries. Specialized visa categories include E-2 investor visas for German entrepreneurs establishing American operations, particularly relevant given Bremen's strong aerospace and automotive supplier ecosystem, J-1 exchange visitor visas for academic and professional exchange programs including aerospace research institutions and automotive technology centers, and O-1 visas for individuals with extraordinary abilities in aerospace engineering, automotive innovation, or maritime technology. The consulate coordinates closely with Bremen's significant American business presence including major aerospace suppliers, automotive component manufacturers, and maritime technology companies, supporting visa applications for technology transfer missions, aerospace industry delegations, automotive innovation exchanges, and space industry collaboration initiatives.

Bremen represents exceptional investment opportunities for American companies seeking to establish or expand European operations in aerospace, automotive, space technology, and advanced manufacturing sectors where the region maintains competitive advantages and industry leadership. Priority investment sectors include aerospace and aviation where Bremen's position as Europe's second-largest aerospace cluster with over 140 companies and €12 billion in annual revenue creates opportunities for American aerospace suppliers, avionics manufacturers, aircraft systems providers, and aerospace services companies to access European aerospace markets while leveraging established industry networks and specialized workforce; space and satellite technology where Bremen's designation as Germany's space capital with major operations of OHB, Airbus Defence and Space, and other space industry leaders creates opportunities for American space technology companies, satellite manufacturers, launch services providers, and space applications developers; automotive technology and electric mobility where Mercedes-Benz's major production facility and growing electric vehicle focus create opportunities for American electric vehicle technology companies, battery manufacturers, autonomous driving specialists, and sustainable mobility solution providers; maritime technology and port automation where Bremerhaven's position as Germany's largest container port creates opportunities for American port technology companies, logistics automation specialists, and smart shipping solution providers; and advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 where Bremen's manufacturing excellence and digitalization initiatives create opportunities for American manufacturing technology companies, industrial automation providers, and smart factory solution developers. The consulate provides comprehensive investment facilitation including coordination with Bremen Invest which offers specialized support for aerospace, automotive, and high-tech investments including access to industry-specific incentive programs and research partnerships, assistance with site selection leveraging Bremen's excellent infrastructure including specialized aerospace facilities, automotive production sites, and advanced manufacturing zones, support for accessing EU funding programs including European Space Agency contracts, Horizon Europe research funding, and Innovation Fund opportunities worth over €500 million for American companies investing in eligible high-technology projects, and coordination with German development institutions including specialized financing programs for aerospace, automotive, and advanced manufacturing investments that provide favorable terms for American companies establishing innovative operations in Bremen's key technology sectors.

The consulate coordinates extensive cultural and educational programs that strengthen Bremen's historic ties with America while fostering innovation and collaboration in aerospace education, automotive technology, and advanced manufacturing training. Educational initiatives include partnerships with the University of Bremen and Bremen University of Applied Sciences which maintain active collaborations with American aerospace and engineering institutions including MIT, Georgia Tech, Purdue University, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, facilitating student exchanges, joint research programs in aerospace engineering and automotive technology, and technology transfer initiatives; support for specialized institutions including the Bremen Institute of Technology and the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials that collaborate extensively with American research organizations; coordination with aerospace education programs that prepare students for careers in the global aerospace industry including partnerships with American aviation academies and space industry training centers; and facilitation of Fulbright Commission Germany programs that annually bring Bremen students to American universities while supporting American researchers at Bremen institutions. Cultural programs encompass support for major international events including Bremen's aerospace industry conferences and exhibitions that attract American participation, coordination with Bremen's cultural institutions including major theaters and museums for American guest performances and cultural exchanges, support for American participation in Bremen's maritime heritage events and festivals, and facilitation of American companies' cultural sponsorship programs that strengthen business networks while supporting Bremen's rich aerospace and maritime cultural heritage. Professional exchange programs include the International Visitor Leadership Program bringing over 80 Bremen professionals annually to America for specialized training in aerospace technology, automotive innovation, advanced manufacturing, and space industry development, while facilitating American professional exchanges to Bremen institutions for collaboration in areas like sustainable aviation technologies, electric vehicle development, smart manufacturing solutions, and space industry applications that leverage Bremen's expertise in these critical high-technology sectors driving the future of transatlantic industrial cooperation.