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Consulate General · Chicago, IL

Germany visa at the Chicago consulate

Consulate General of Germany in Chicago

676 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3200, Chicago, IL 60611.The entrance is on East Huron Street. The Consulate can be reached by almost all bus lines which head to Downtown Chicago as well as by subway (Red Line). The nearest Red Line stations are Chicago and Grand.Parking facilites are available on 50 East Ohio Street, 2 blocks south from the Consulate's Building.

Public hours: Monday–Thursday 9 AM–12 PM, 1 PM–3 PM; Friday 9 AM–12 PM

Call+1 312 202 04 80 AppointmentHow to book DirectionsGoogle Maps

Do US citizens need a visa for Germany?

No. Visa-free for short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area. ETIAS is not yet in operation.

Fee: No fee

Official visa information

Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu, checked November 3, 2026.

Who is served by the Chicago consulate

Residents of its consular district: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

More about the Chicago consulate

German passport at the Chicago consulatePassport, age 24 and over (10-year): EUR 106German Consulate in Chicago appointmentGerman Missions in the US online appointment system and what to bringGerman Consulate in Chicago hoursMonday–Thursday 9 AM–12 PM, 1 PM–3 PM; Friday 9 AM–12 PMOverview of the officeAddress, services, fees and jurisdiction

Does this office serve you?

Germany assigns each US state to one office. Pick the state where you live:

This office lists 13 states and territories in its published jurisdiction.

Nearest German offices

German Consulate in AtlantaConsulate General · Atlanta, GA579 miGerman Embassy in Washington, DCEmbassy consular section · Washington, DC591 miGerman Consulate in New YorkConsulate General · New York, NY712 miGerman Consulate in BostonConsulate General · Boston, MA846 mi

All 9 German offices in the US

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Questions

Do US citizens need a visa for Germany?

No. Visa-free for short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area. ETIAS is not yet in operation. Fee: No fee.

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