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

Permanent residents abroad Greece All male Greek citizens, aged between 19 and 45, are required to serve in the Armed Forces. Greek citizens living permanently outside of Greece have the right to postpone their conscription. They are permanently exempted from their military obligations when they reach the age of 45 years old. The postponement is […]

Registrations - Declarations (Birth - Marriage - Death)

IMPORTANT NOTE: Original certificates of birth, marriage and death need to be 1) authenticated through the Apostille 2) submitted with an official translation. 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 […]

Power of Attorney

The person who gives power of attorney must be legally capable of doing so; i.e. they must be of sound mind and of legal age (over 18 years old). Those who wish to give power of attorney must do so in person, before the Consular employee, providing at the same time their valid passport or their Greek […]

Greek Citizenship

All matters concerning Greek Citizenship, including the right to Greek Citizenship, the exercise of this right and mandatory prerequisites, are governed by the Greek Nationality (or Citizenship) Code (Law No. 1438/1984), along with the related legislation (mainly Law No. 3284 / 2004 ). 1. A person acquires Greek citizenship at the time of birth, if […]