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Consulate General · Chicago, IL

Korean passport at the Chicago consulate

Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chicago

NBC Tower Suite 2700, 455 North City Front Plaza Dr. Chicago, IL 60611

Public hours: Monday–Friday 9:30 AM–12 PM, 1 PM–4:30 PM

Call+1 312 822 9485 AppointmentNot online DirectionsGoogle Maps

Step by step

  1. Check that you live in this office’s district (13 states and territories). Check your state.
  2. Prepare the documents listed by the government below.
  3. Pay the official fee: Adult age 18+ passport, 10 years, $52.
  4. Go to NBC Tower Suite 2700, 455 North City Front Plaza Dr. Chicago, IL 60611 (Monday–Friday 9:30 AM–12 PM, 1 PM–4:30 PM) on the day of your appointment.

Korean passport fees at the Chicago consulate

ServiceFee
Adult age 18+ passport, 10-yearPages 58$52
Adult age 18+ passport, 10-yearPages 26$49
Minor age 8–17 passport, 5-yearPages 58$44
Minor age 8–17 passport, 5-yearPages 26$41
Minor under 8 passport, 5-yearPages 58$35
Minor under 8 passport, 5-yearPages 26$32

Source: passport.go.kr. A missing amount means the fee was not published, not that the service is free.

Documents and requirements

Requirements published by South Korea for applicants in the US.

  • Adult
    • Passport application form
    • One passport photo
    • Previous passport and copy of photo page
    • Proof of US residency (visa/permanent residence etc.)
  • Minors: additional documents
    • Legal representative consent form
    • Legal representative notarial or personal signature certificate
    • Accompanying representative ID
  • Submission: In person; reservation required except published senior exception.

Source: overseas.mofa.go.kr, October 27, 2025.

More about the Chicago consulate

Korean Consulate in Chicago hoursMonday–Friday 9:30 AM–12 PM, 1 PM–4:30 PMKorean Consulate in Chicago phone number+1 312 822 9485 · emergency lineOverview of the officeAddress, services, fees and jurisdiction

Does this office serve you?

South Korea 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 Korean offices

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All 14 Korean offices in the US

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Questions

Can I renew my Korean passport at the Chicago consulate?

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

How much does a Korean passport cost in Chicago?

Adult age 18+ passport, 10 years: $52.

Sources (official websites, checked on October 30, 2026):

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