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Passport Appointment

All passport applicants should secure an appointment via the Global Online Appointment System.

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Dual Citizenship
Requirements and Procedures

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CONSULAR OUTREACH SERVICES

The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago is pleased to inform the Filipino and Filipino-American communities that it will be providing consular services (passport, dual citizenship, notarization, civil registration and other) to the following:

CONSULAR OUTREACH MISSION TO DES MOINES, IOWA, 13 September 2025

9A Temporary Visitor Visa
Requirements and Procedures

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Notice of Holiday

The public is advised that the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago will be closed on:
21 August 2025 (Thursday) Ninoy Aquino Day
25 August 2025 (Monday) National Heroes Day
01 September 2025 (Monday) U.S. Labor Day
For emergencies, please contact the Consulate's emergency number at (312) 810-3019.

Tracking Applications

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Notice of Holidays

21 August 2025 - Ninoy Aquino Day


25 August 2025 - National Heroes Day


01 September 2025 - U.S. Labor Day


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Press Releases


CONSUL GENERAL MELANIE DIANO AND SECRETARY OF STATE ROBERT EVNEN AFFIRM PHILIPPINES-NEBRASKA TIES

PRESS RELEASE NO. 50-2025

18 August 2025, Lincoln, Nebraska - Philippine Consul General in Chicago Atty. Melanie Rita B. Diano had a productive meeting with Nebraska Secretary of State Robert Evnen on 18 August 2025 at the Wherry Room in Nebraska State Capitol.

CONSUL GENERAL DIANO DISCUSSES STRONGER PHILIPPINES-NEBRASKA LINKS WITH SEN. RITA GOMEZ SANDERS

PRESS RELEASE NO. 49-2025

18 August 2025, Lincoln, Nebraska - Chicago PCG Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano paid a courtesy visit to Senator Rita Gomez Sanders on 18 August 2025 at her office at the Nebraska State Capitol.

CHICAGO PCG CONDUCTS CONSULAR OUTREACH MISSION IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA

PRESS RELEASE NO. 48-2025

15 August 2025, Omaha, Nebraska - The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago conducted a consular outreach mission on 15 August 2025 (Friday) at the Elks Lodge 6410 S 96th, Omaha Nebraska 68127.

CONSUL GENERAL ATTY. MELANIE RITA B. DIANO CALLS ON OMAHA MAYOR JOHN EWING JR.

PRESS RELEASE NO. 47-2025

14 August 2025, Omaha, Nebraska - Consul General Atty. Melanie Rita B. Diano congratulated Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. on his election during a meeting at the Omaha City Hall on 14 August 2025.

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN CHICAGO BRINGS WORLD WAR II STORIES TO CHICAGO AUDIENCE

PRESS RELEASE NO. 46-2025

CHICAGO, IL – The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago, in partnership with the Chicago Public Library, Philippine World War II Memorial Foundation, and Memorare Manila 1945, hosted a special screening of the acclaimed documentary "Children of the War" on 16 August 2025 at the Sulzer Library in Chicago. The event drew significant community interest and featured the presence of Ms. Desiree Benipayo, Executive Producer of the film.

CONSULATE GENERAL ATTENDS NAZARENO ENTHRONEMENT

PHOTO RELEASE NO. 68-2025

On 17 August 2025, the Consulate General, represented by Consul Melvin Almonguera and Protocol Officer Martyn Asker Orcine, joined the Filipino Community during the enthronement of the Black Nazarene at St. Peter Damian Catholic Church in Bartlett, Illinois. The Nazareno enthronement was a first in Chicagoland.


CHICAGO PCG CONSUL GENERAL LEADS RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR KANAMI FILIPINO KITCHEN

PHOTO RELEASE NO. 67-2025

Aurora, Illinois, 10 August 2025 - Philippine Consul General, Atty. Melanie Rita B. Diano, led the ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of Kanami Filipino Kitchen in Aurora Illinois alongside owner and chef, Mr. Jo Juarez.


CONSUL GENERAL ATTENDS CHICAGO NIGHTINGALES DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI 80TH ANNIVERSARY

PHOTO RELEASE NO. 66-2025

CHICAGO 09 August 2025 – Consul General Atty. Melanie Rita B. Diano joined the Chicago Nightingales for a commemoration marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on 09 August 2025, at the Trickster Cultural Center in Schaumburg, Illinois.


CONSUL GENERAL LEADS THE PARTICIPANTS FROM THE US MIDWEST TO THE 2025 VERY IMPORTANT PINOY (VIP) TOUR – NEXT GEN

PRESS RELEASE NO. 45-2025

Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano, together with Consul Ella Karina Mitra, successfully led the US Midwest contingent in the 2025 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour - Next Gen, showcasing the Philippines' premier destinations to participants from across the region. The delegation included participants from Chicago, Missouri, and from Indiana.