Consulate General of Germany in Chicago, Illinois

Address

Contact

Phone

(312) 202-0480

Fax

(312) 477-7144

Fax

+49 30 1817 672 16

Form

Contact form ↗

Website

www.germany.info/us-en/embassy-consulates/generalkonsulat3 ↗

Instagram

www.instagram.com/germanyinmidwest/ ↗

Twitter

x.com/germanymidwest ↗

Office hours

Closed: Saturday, Sunday

Consular services

• Process passport applications
• Notarize certain documents
• Authentication of documents

Visa

If you hold an American passport, you do not need a visa to enter Germany.

• Schengen visa for short-stay visits
• Airport transit visa
• National visa or visa for research purposes

Holidays observed

• November 26Thanksgiving Day
• December 25Christmas Day
• December 26Boxing Day

Nearby landmarks

• The Magnificent Mile 0.05 miles away
  A bustling commercial district with high-end shops, restaurants, and hotels.
• 360 Chicago (John Hancock Center) 0.29 miles away
  An observation deck offering panoramic views of the city and Lake Michigan.
• Chicago Riverwalk 0.47 miles away
  A scenic walkway along the Chicago River with dining, attractions, and boat tours.
• Navy Pier 0.84 miles away
  A popular tourist destination featuring shops, restaurants, and a Ferris wheel.
• Millennium Park 0.84 miles away
  A public park known for its iconic Cloud Gate sculpture (The Bean) and beautiful landscapes.
• Willis Tower (Sears Tower) 1.23 miles away
  A skyscraper with a glass observation deck offering stunning views of the city.
• Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 9.93 miles away
• Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 15.50 miles away

External links

• Federal Foreign Office ↗
• German National Tourist Board ↗
• Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs ↗
• Federal Ministry of Education and Research ↗