Consulate General in Chicago

In this section of our website you can keep up to date with the latest news from our Consulate General in Chicago, learn about the services provided, read about the Consul General and the mission’s staff and find all the relevant contact information.

Please note that the states of jurisdiction of our Consulate General are Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, N.Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, S.Dakota, Wisconsin

Newsroom

March 24, 2026

Message by the President of the Hellenic Republic Constantine An. Tassoulas to the Greek Diaspora on the occasion of the anniversary of the Greek War of Independence

Dear Compatriots, It is with profound emotion that we commemorate once again the anniversary of the Greek War of Independence, a defining historical milestone which led to the establishment of the modern Greek state and shaped the course of Hellenism all over the world, forging a strong national consciousness. In this context, our thoughts turn […]

February 25, 2026

Clean Monday

The Consulate General of Greece will remain closed on Monday, February 23rd in observance of Clean Monday.

February 5, 2026

Invitation to tender

Services

National Service Information

Executive summary: Permanent residents abroad Overview There are three categories of permanent residents abroad: The Consular Authority,through which you should apply for the issuance of the aforementioned certificate depends on the State, wherein you had been last residing. In case you had been living in more than one states within the US or other countries in […]

Registrations - Declarations (Birth - Marriage - Death)

Executive Summary IMPORTANT NOTE: Original certificates of birth, marriage and death need to be authenticated through the Apostille. Registration - Declaration of birth Registration of a birth at a Consular Mission requires that the birth took place in one of the States of Jurisdiction of the Consulate General or Consulate. The following supporting documents must be […]

Power of Attorney

Executive Summary A power of attorney is a notarial document by which any citizen, who has legal capacity, is mentally competent, and over 18 years of age, appoints another person as their representative in order to carry out lawful acts and transactions, such as real estate purchases and sales, judicial, administrative and tax representation, representation […]

Greek Citizenship

Executive Summary Greek Citizenship Overview Greek citizenship constitutes an inherent legal right of individuals born to at least one Greek parent. This right exists by operation of law; however, it is formally recognized by the Greek State only upon registration in the records of a Greek Municipality (Δημοτολόγιο). Such registration constitutes the legal basis for […]