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Consulate General of Spain in Chicago, Illinois

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Consulate General of Spain in Chicago, Illinois, located at 180 North Michigan Ave., Suite 1500. 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

    180 North Michigan Ave., Suite 1500
    Chicago, IL 60601
    United States

  • Telephone

    (312) 782-4588

  • Emergency Contacts

    (312) 493-0197 (exclusively for Spanish citizens in serious situations such as accidents, arrests, robberies, hospitalization, conflicts, and catastrophes. It is not for general assistance, visa information, or other non-urgent matters.)

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 9:00 AM

    🕒 Current time in Chicago: 3:09 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

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

Location Map

Located at 180 North Michigan Ave., Suite 1500, the consulate is near key landmarks like Chicago Riverwalk and Millennium Park. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of Spain 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
  • Assumption of Mary: August 15 Flag of Spain
  • Labor Day: September 7 Flag of United States

Available Services

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

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Authentication of documents
  • Civil registration

Visa Requirements

If you hold an American passport, you do not need a visa to enter Spain.

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 Spain without a visa. The most common types of Spain visas are the following.

  • Short stay visas
    • Spain transit visa
    • Tourist/Visitor visa
    • Business visa
    • Cultural visa
  • Long stay visas
    • Student visa
    • Work visa
    • Au Pair visa
    • Golden visa
    • Entrepreneur visa
    • Working holiday visa

Head of Mission

Á​lvaro de Salas Giménez de Azcárate, Consul General

Related Content

Spanish Passports

A Spanish passport is an essential travel document that grants Spanish citizens the right to travel internationally and confirms their identity and nationality. As a European Union (EU) member, Spain provides its passport holders with extensive visa-free travel benefits, along with access to consular protection and EU residency rights. Learn more about Spanish passports, including their types, features, and application process, by visiting the Spanish Passports Guide.

Consular Assistance

Spanish diplomatic missions offer consular assistance and protection to citizens of Spain who are traveling abroad, including assistance in emergencies, such as accidents, natural disasters, or cases involving Spanish citizens in legal trouble.

Notarial Services

Spanish diplomatic missions provide notarial services for various documents, including authentication, certification, and legalization.

Visa Services

Embassies and consulates of Spain handle visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Spain for various purposes, such as tourism, work, study, business, or family visits.

Schengen Visa

Some nationalities need visas to visit the Schengen area. If you need a visa and visit multiple countries in the Schengen area, you must have to apply to the diplomatic mission or consular office of the country where you want to spend the longest time. If your main destination is Spain you will have to apply for a visa in person at the Spanish embassy or consulate. The visa allows travelers to stay in the Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days in 180 days.

Schengen Area

Following Twenty-six countries belong to the Schengen area: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

Online Resources

Explore the consulate and the services it offers. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Consulate General of Spain in Chicago, Illinois, Spain also has 26 representations in the following cities of United States:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Spain in United States

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Spain in neighboring countries or regions of United States.

See also

United States in Spain

United States has 2 representations in the following cities:

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)
    (9.47 miles away)
    Chicago
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  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    (15.75 miles away)
    Chicago
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  • South Bend International Airport (SBN)
    (68.46 miles away)
    South Bend
    Get Directions

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