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Consulate General · Chicago, IL

Polish passport at the Chicago consulate

Consulate General of Poland in Chicago

1530 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60610

Public hours: Monday–Wednesday 9 AM–3:30 PM; Thursday 11:30 AM–6 PM; Friday 9 AM–3:30 PM

In person at any Polish consular office, with an appointment booked on e-Konsulat. You collect the passport at the same office where you applied.

Step by step

  1. Book an appointment on the e-Konsulat portal and choose the consular office.
  2. Bring a biometric color photo and your valid passport or ID card.
  3. Attend in person. A consular officer fills in the electronic application and you confirm it by signing on a signature pad.
  4. Pay the fee at the office.
  5. Collect the passport at the same office when it is ready.

Official passport page of the Chicago consulate

Payment by card, cash, money order or cashier's check.

Polish passport fees at the Chicago consulate

ServiceFee
Passport (standard)$165
Passport for a child under 12$53
Second passport$329
Temporary passport$59
Temporary passport while waiting for a biometric passport$24

Source: gov.pl. A missing amount means the fee was not published, not that the service is free.

Documents to bring

  • Biometric color photo that meets Polish requirements
  • Valid Polish passport or ID card confirming your identity and nationality
  • Proof of eligibility for a reduced or free fee, if applicable (student ID, pensioner ID, Large Family Card)

Checked against official sources on November 3, 2026.

More about the Chicago consulate

Does this office serve you?

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

This office lists 11 states and territories in its published jurisdiction.

Nearest Polish offices

All 5 Polish offices in the US

Other consulates in Chicago

All 34 consulates in Chicago

Questions

Can I renew my Polish passport at the Chicago consulate?

Only if you live in its consular district: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. If you live elsewhere, apply at the Polish office for your state.

How much does a Polish passport cost in Chicago?

Passport (standard): $165.

Do I need an appointment for a passport at the Chicago consulate?

Bookings are made through e-Konsulat. Follow the booking instructions on the official page for passport services.

Sources (official websites, checked on November 3, 2026):

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