German consulate in Indiana
Indiana reports to Chicago, with an honorary consul in Indianapolis. For most of the state Chicago is a manageable drive.
Which German office covers Indiana
Consular matters from Indiana are handled in Chicago. The same office covers Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Honorary consuls covering this state
- Indianapolis, and it cannot take passport applications
Cities in Indiana and how far the consulate is
| City | Consulate | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Evansville | Chicago | 290 mi · 6 h 29 min |
| Fort Wayne | Chicago | 162 mi · 3 h 41 min |
| South Bend | Chicago | 96 mi · 2 h |
Mileage is reliable; the times assume an empty road and no stops.
What you can settle without travelling
Part of what people drive to a consulate for does not need one.
- Get a document apostilled: for a US document it is the Secretary of State of the issuing state; no German mission can do it
- Send in a life certificate for your pension: there is a free digital route with a QR code, and a bank or a police station can sign the paper one
- Apply for a visa you may not need: a US passport gets you 90 days in Germany without one
Indianapolis is listed as not able to process passport applications. That is stated plainly by the ministry, so for a passport the answer is Chicago.
This is an independent directory of German consular offices in the United States. It is not operated by the Federal Foreign Office or by any German mission. Fees, opening hours and requirements change: always confirm them with the office before you travel.