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1. The Consulate General of France in Chicago’s area 
You may apply for a visa at the Consulate General of France in Chicago if you are resident in the following states :
| States |
|---|
| North Dakota |
| South Dakota |
| Illinois |
| Indiana |
| Iowa |
| Kansas |
| Kentucky |
| Michigan |
| Minnesota |
| Missouri |
| Nebraska |
| Ohio |
| Wisconsin |
We do not accept applications from B1/B2 visa holders. They must apply in their country of residence
2. Personal appearance
For security reasons, all applicants, except children under the age of 6, have to appear personally at the Consulate General of France in Chicago.
3. How to make an appointment?
The visa section is open to the public on an appointment basis, with no walk-ins allowed.
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No appointment can be made by phone or by e-mailing us. If you are not able to attend, please free a slot by canceling your appointment.
Make sure you bring all the required documents when coming to the Consulate General.
As slots are limited, it is strongly recommended to book as early as possible.
4. Holiday closures
In 2009, the Consulate will be closed on the following days:
New Year Day : Thursday, January 1
Martin Luther King Junior’s Birthday : Monday, January 19
President’s Day : Monday, February 16
Easter : Monday, April 13
Memorial Day : Monday, May 25
Independance Day : Friday, July 3
Labor Day : Monday, September 7
November 11 : Wednesday, November 11
Thanksgiving : Thursday, November 26
Thanksgiving week end : Friday, November 27
Christmas : Friday, December 25
Bastille Day : Tuesday, July, 14. The staff of the consulate works on July 14 but the consulate general remains close to the public.
5. Find your category of visa
Please check our website to find your category of visa.
Last update: 11/30/2009