German consulate in Iowa
Iowa is part of the Chicago district and has an honorary consul in Des Moines. From the western counties, Omaha's honorary office is closer than either.
Which German office covers Iowa
The mission responsible for Iowa is the Consulate General in Chicago. Its district takes in 13 territories in total.
Honorary consuls covering this state
- Des Moines, though its passport capability is not published
Cities in Iowa and how far the consulate is
| City | Consulate | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | Chicago | 248 mi · 4 h 44 min |
| Davenport | Chicago | 173 mi · 3 h 29 min |
| Dubuque | Chicago | 185 mi · 4 h |
The times come from a routing engine that ignores traffic. Add to them before planning an appointment.
What you can settle without travelling
Before working out the journey, check whether the office is involved at all.
- 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
- Find out whether you are German at all: the dates of your family's emigration decide it, and you can work that out from your own records before anyone books an appointment
Neither Des Moines nor Omaha is listed as taking passport applications, so Chicago it is. From Council Bluffs that is a long day either way.
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.