From 1871 to 1919, the Foreign Office was led by a Foreign Secretary, and since 1919, it has been led by the Foreign Minister of Germany.
Dari 1871 sampai 1919, Kantor Luar Negeri dipimpin oleh Sekretaris Luar Negeri, dan sejak 1919, badan tersebut dipimpin oleh Menteri Luar Negeri Jerman.