German consulate in Wisconsin
Wisconsin belongs to Chicago, which is closer to Milwaukee than the honorary consul who formally covers the state, in Shoreview, Minnesota.
Which German office covers Wisconsin
Chicago is the German mission for Wisconsin, and for 12 other states around it.
Honorary consuls covering this state
- Minneapolis, though its passport capability is not published
Cities in Wisconsin and how far the consulate is
| City | Consulate | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Green Bay | Chicago | 203 mi · 3 h 59 min |
| Kenosha | Chicago | 62 mi · 1 h 24 min |
| Madison | Chicago | 148 mi · 2 h 58 min |
| Milwaukee | Chicago | 89 mi · 1 h 51 min |
These are driving figures without traffic. Treat them as a floor rather than an estimate.
What you can settle without travelling
Before working out the journey, check whether the office is involved at all.
- 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
- Track a passport that is already in progress: it is printed in Berlin and the six to eight weeks are set there, not at the counter that took your application
- Order copies of German civil records for a citizenship file: those come from German municipalities by post, and they are the slowest part of any descent case
From Milwaukee, Chicago is ninety minutes and does everything. That makes Wisconsin one of the easier states in this district despite having no German office of its own.
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.