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Consulate General of Thailand in Chicago, Illinois

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Consulate General of Thailand in Chicago, Illinois, located at 700 North Rush Street. 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

    700 North Rush Street
    Chicago, IL 60611-2504
    United States

  • Telephone

    (312) 664-3129

  • Fax

    (312) 664-3230

    (312) 219-8663 (consular section)

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM

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

    🕒 Current time in Chicago: 4:17 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Iowa, Maryland, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, And Kentucky.

Location Map

Located at 700 North Rush Street, the consulate is near key landmarks like The Magnificent Mile and 360 Chicago (John Hancock Center). Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of Thailand 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
  • King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday: July 28 Flag of Thailand
  • Asahna Bucha Day: July 29 Flag of Thailand

Available Services

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

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Legalization of documents
  • Civil registration

Visa Requirements

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

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

  • Tourist visa “TR” single
  • Tourist visa “TR” boxing training, scuba diving training, and yoga training
  • Tourist visa “TR” multiple (tourism purposes with multiple entries)
  • Tourist visa category “MT” (medical treatment at hospitals or medical facilities in Thailand)
  • Transit visa category “S / TS / C”
  • Non-immigrant visa category “B” (business or work as a teacher)
  • Non-immigrant visa category “M” (film producer, journalist, or reporter)
  • Non-immigrant visa category “ED” (study or do an internship in Thailand)
  • Non-immigrant visa category “O” (for Thai family or Volunteering)
  • Non-immigrant visa category “O-A” (1 year)
  • Non-immigrant visa category “O-X” (10 years)

Head of Mission

Bacharee Puengpak, Consul General

Related Content

Types of Thailand Passports

Thailand issues several types of passports, including Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official, and Special passports. For more information about Thai passport types, validity periods, and application procedures, visit the Thai Passports page.

Legalization and Notarial Services

Thai embassies and consulates offer services for legalizing and notarizing documents, including the authentication of signatures, certification of documents, and issuing power of attorney.

Visa Services

Thai embassies and consulates process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Thailand for tourism, work, business, study, or other purposes. They provide information on visa requirements, application procedures, and fees.

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 Thailand in Chicago, Illinois, Thailand also has 11 representations in the following cities of United States:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Thailand in United States

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

United States in Thailand

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)
    (9.93 miles away)
    Chicago
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  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    (15.47 miles away)
    Chicago
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  • South Bend International Airport (SBN)
    (68.61 miles away)
    South Bend
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This page was last edited on 11 March 2026 at 06:11 AM (EST).

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