Consulate General in Chicago

Due to the anti-COVID-19 measures taken by the authorities in Chicago, consular services have been shut down. If you urgently need a travel document for a necessary trip, you can contact us for the possibilities of issuing an emergency travel document. More information about applying for an emergency document can be found at the following link: apply for emergency document. We will keep you informed if the situation changes.

Due to the Coronavirus the consular section is closed until further notice. In case of an emergency you can call and you will be automatically transferred to the 24/7 Contact Center in The Hague. You can also call the 24/7 Contact Center directly by calling +31 (0) 247 247 247.

The consulate-general does not issue passports, ID cards and visas.

For questions related to passports, ID cards or visas, send an e-mail via the contact form.

Passports and ID cards via VFS Global in Chicago

Check the requirements at the page Applying for a passport or ID card if you live in the United States. Then make an appointment via the website of VFS Global.

Dutch nationality certificate

Read on the page Applying for a Dutch nationality certificate if you live in the United States, which documents you need and how to apply for the certificate.

Emergency passports, consular statements, options, copy conform original of Dutch ID and passport

Make an appointment via e-mail.

Schengen and Caribbean visa applications (via VFS Global)

Check the requirements and make an appointment via the website of VFS Global.

Consular questions?

You can ask your question:

• by phone: +13127801314. If you are calling from the Netherlands, call +31 247 247 247.
• via WhatsApp. Click here to send us a WhatsApp message. Or add our number +316 8238 8055 to the contacts list on your smartphone and then send a message.
• via the contact form.