How to collect document from Polish Consulate Chicago?

You must visit or Collection via mail, to collect the documents. For electronic visa for Poland, you do not require to visit.

To know more, please visit: https://www.gov.pl/web/usa-en/c-type-schengen-visa

The Polish Consulate is in Chicago, with Piotr Janicki serving as the Consul general. The Consulate offers many services to the Citizen of Poland in the United States, such as the passport renewal of Poland, attestation certificates, emergency certificates, etc.

1530 – North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois – 60610
Tel: 312-337-8166
Email: chicago.kg.sekretariat@msz.gov.pl

To know more, please visit: https://www.gov.pl/

What are the primary tasks performed by the Embassy/Consulate of the Republic of Poland located in Chicago, USA? 

The embassy/Consulate assists travelers from the United States to the Republic of Poland and citizens traveling from the Republic of Poland to the United States. It also plays a significant role in an educational exchange program sponsored by the Polish government. To allow for more ease of use and access, the embassy/Consulate has established multiple consulates across the country to offer services seamlessly.

What type of passport services are provided by the Polish Embassy/Consulate? 

The primary purposes of travel to the United States by Polish nationals are tourism, higher education, employment, and other activities (such as parents visiting children, business events, etc.). In the United States, any foreign resident needs to possess a valid travel document, or the traveler will be deported to their home country. If the travel documents, such as a passport expired or were lost, the embassy would work to provide new records to the traveler.

How many Polish consulates/Embassy is in the United States to serve travelers? 

The Polish Consulate in Chicago (address listed above) along with twenty-three consulates/Embassy spread across the country aid travelers to and from the Republic of Poland.

Embassy of Republic of Poland – Washington

2640 16th Street NW,

Washington, DC 20009

Honorary Consulate of Republic of Poland – Cincinnati

Miami University, School of Engineering and Applied Science

Benton Hall 16, Oxford, Ohio – 45056

Consulate General of Republic of Poland – Houston

3040 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 525, 5th Floor,

Houston, TX 77056

Consulate General of Republic of Poland – Los Angeles

12400 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 555,

Los Angeles, CA 90025

Consulate General of Republic of Poland – New York

233 Madison Avenue (Jan Karski Corner),

New York, NY 10016

Honorary Consulate of Republic of Poland – Akron

669 Heatherleigh Drive,

Akron, OH 44333

Honorary Consulate of Republic of Poland – Anchorage

P.O. Box 220228,

Anchorage, AK 99522-0228

Honorary Consulate of Republic of Poland – Atlanta

303 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 3600,

Atlanta, GA 30308

Honorary Consulate of Republic of Poland – Belmont

1050 Ralston Avenue,

Belmont, CA 94002

Honorary Consulate of Republic of Poland – Charlottesville

P.O. Box 26,

Somerset, VA 22927

Honorary Consulate of Republic of Poland – Denver

528 Williams Street,

Denver, CO 80218

Honorary Consulate of Republic of Poland – Detroit

150 W Jefferson Avenue, Suite 2500,

Detroit, MI 48226

Honorary Consulate of Republic of Poland – Hartford

55 Broad Street, Suite 220,

New Britain, CT 06053

Honorary Consulate of Republic of Poland – Honolulu

2825 South King Street, #2701,

Honolulu, HI 96826

Honorary Consulate of Republic of Poland – Las Vegas

6787 West Tropicana Avenue, Suite 102,

Las Vegas, NV 89103

Honorary Consulate of Republic of Poland – Miami

1440 79th Street Causeway, Suite 117,

Miami, FL 33141

Honorary Consulate of Republic of Poland – Philadelphia

812 Lombard Street #12,

Philadelphia, PA 19147

Honorary Consulate of Republic of Poland – Pittsburgh

5853 Douglas Street,

Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Honorary Consulate of Republic of Poland – Raleigh

2620 Mayview Road,

Raleigh, NC 27607

Honorary Consulate of Republic of Poland – Saint Louis

120 S Central Avenue #1200,

Clayton, MO 63105

Honorary Consulate of Republic of Poland – San Francisco

Humboldt Bank Building, 785 Market Street, 

15th Floor, San Francisco, California – 94103

Honorary Consulate of Republic of Poland – Seattle

3907 47th Avenue NE,

Seattle, WA 98105

Honorary Consulate of Republic of Poland – Sun Valley

115 – Stirrup Lane, P.O. Box 1659

Ketchum, Idaho – 83340

Does a consulate operate out of the Chicago Consulate/embassy? 

There is no separate Consular address in Chicago. Both Embassy and Consular service office located in the same address

Can a traveler submit travel documents to the Polish Embassy/Consulate in Chicago?

Yes. If the travel requirements of the applicant demand submission documents, they must be submitted by visiting the visa application centre of Poland in Chicago, In the case of an e visa for Poland, a visit is not mandatory to the embassy, Consulate, or authorised visa agent for Poland. 

What are the hours of operation of the Polish Embassy/Consulate in Chicago?

Embassy working hours of Poland are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday – 9:00 AM to 15:00 PM, Thursday – 11:30 AM to 18:00 PM.

What days is the embassy/Consulate open?

The Polish embassy/consulate operates Monday through Friday and is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.

Are there any jurisdictional restrictions regarding services from the Polish Consulate/Embassy in Chicago?

Yes, only people residing in the states under consular control of Polish Consulate, Chicago are eligible for services like the issue of passports and visa services.

Which states are coming under the jurisdiction of the Polish Consulate/Embassy in Chicago?

The Chicago Consulate covers the following states and territories: Illinois states, Indiana, states, Iowa states, Michigan states, Minnesota states, Missouri states, Nebraska states, North Dakota, states, South Dakota states, and Wisconsin states.

Is there an emergency phone number to reach the Chicago Consulate/embassy?

For any emergency consular services, please contact number 312-735-7772. The number is available during weekends and other embassy holidays. 

Is there a FAQ related to the Embassy and Consulates?

Passport Related FAQ: https://www.gov.pl/web/usa-en/passport-for-an-adult

What is the Visa-Free Score of Poland Passports?

Poland passports accumulate points to every visa-free nation that determines enter without obtaining a visa or to get an arrival visa.  

To explore more details about Poland Visa-Free Score, check out: https://www.passportindex.org/passport/poland/