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Consulate General of South Korea in Chicago, Illinois

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Consulate General of South Korea in Chicago, Illinois, located at NBC Tower, 455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Suite 2700. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    NBC Tower, 455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Suite 2700
    Chicago, IL 60611
    United States

  • Telephone

    (312) 822-9485

  • Fax

    (312) 822-9849

    (312) 822-0413

  • Emergency Contacts

    (312) 405-4425

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Thursday 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Friday 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Tuesday 9:30 AM–4:30 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 9:30 AM

    🕒 Current time in Chicago: 4:14 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Missouri, Indiana, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota.

Location Map

Located at NBC Tower, 455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Suite 2700, the consulate is near key landmarks like Chicago Riverwalk and The Magnificent Mile. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of South Korea in Chicago, Illinois

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Independence Day: July 4 Flag of United States
  • Liberation Day: August 15 Flag of South Korea
  • Labor Day: September 7 Flag of United States

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Consulate General of South Korea in Chicago, Illinois:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold an American passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter South Korea.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to South Korea without a visa. The most common types of South Korea visas are the following.

  • A visas
    • A-1 (Diplomat)
    • A-2 (Government official)
    • A-3 (Agreement)
  • B visas
    • B-1 (Visa exemption)
    • B-2 (Tourist/transit)
  • C visas
    • C-1 (Temporary news coverage)
    • C-2 (Short-term business)
    • C-3 (Short-term visit)
    • C-4 (Short-term employee)
  • D visas
    • D-1 (Artist)
    • D-2 (Students)
    • D-3 (Industrial trainee)
    • D-4 (General trainee)
    • D-5 (Journalism)
    • D-6 (Religion)
    • D-7 (Supervisor)
    • D-8 (Corporate investor)
    • D-9 (International trade)
    • D-10 (Job Seeking)
  • E visas
    • E-1 (Professor)
    • E-2 (Foreign language instructor)
    • E-3 (Research)
    • E-4 (Technology transfer)
    • E-5 (Professional employment)
    • E-6 (Artistic performer)
    • E-7 (Designated activities)
    • E-8 (Training employment)
    • E-9 (Non-professional employment)
    • E-10 (Crew employee)
  • F visas
    • F-1 (Visiting or joining the family)
    • F-2 (Resident)
    • F-3 (Accompanying spouse/child)
    • F-4 (Overseas Korean)
    • F-5 (Permanent resident)
    • F-6 (Marriage to Korean Citizen)
  • G visas
    • G-1 (Miscellaneous)
  • H visas
    • H-1 (Working holiday)
    • H-2 (Working visit)
  • M visas
    • M-1 (Military)
  • T visas
    • T-1 (Tourist landing)

Head of Mission

Junghan Kim, Consul General

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When a South Korean passport expires, it can be renewed at a South Korean embassy or consulate abroad. The renewal process typically requires submitting an application with supporting documents and paying the applicable fees.

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in United States

Besides Consulate General of South Korea in Chicago, Illinois, South Korea also has 12 representations in the following cities of United States:


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See also

United States in South Korea

United States has representation in the following city:

U.S. Passport Offices

If you are a U.S. citizen and need passport services (apply, renew, or replace a passport), you may visit a nearby passport acceptance facility or agency in Chicago, IL.

  • Chicago Passport Agency
  • Loop Clark Street Post Office
  • Uptown Station Post Office
Passport offices in Chicago, IL

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    (9.82 miles away)
    Chicago
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  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    (15.81 miles away)
    Chicago
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  • South Bend International Airport (SBN)
    (68.33 miles away)
    South Bend
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