Representation Agreement in Chicago

USA country dossier

Comprehensive information on living and working in the United States of America.

Please contact the Embassy of Switzerland or the Consulate General of Switzerland which is in charge for your place of residence *) when you want to register or unregister as a resident, when you need a new Swiss passport or Swiss identity card, have moved or wish to apply for Swiss citizenship. The entire selection of services offered can be found in the dropdown list to the right.

Swiss citizens who get into difficulties abroad, also can ask for advice and help from their Swiss representation.

*) You can find out which Swiss representation is in charge for your place of residence by clicking on the tab "Representations" in the grey ribbon above.

The magazine for the Swiss Abroad appears six times a year and provides information about what is happening at home and the activities of Swiss associations abroad. It also answers administrative questions.

Online desk FDFA

Using the FDFA’s online consular services while abroad.

The relevant Swiss representation abroad can answer any questions concerning the FDFA’s online desk.

Starting October 03, 2022, the Consulate General of the Republic of Lithuania will once again process applications for short stays up to 90 days (Schengen visa) for the purpose of business, tourism and visits to family/friends.

Valid for residents of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin with the exception of:

holders of diplomatic, service or special passports
citizens of
- United States of America
- State of Eritrea
- the Republic of Irak
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Federal Republic of Somalia
- Russian Federation
- Republic of Belarus
visa for which an authorization has been given directly in Switzerland
stays over 90 days (visa type D)
gainful activity (including chauffeurs and journalists)
medical purposes
official purpose, including attendance at international conferences
visa with limited territorial validity (except when linked to art. 25 (3) of the Visa Code)

In these cases please see table below:

My place of residence	My visa application should be submitted to
Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Iowa (IA), Kansas (KS), Missouri (MO), Nebraska (NE)	Embassy of Switzerland in Washington
Michigan (MI), Minnesota (MN), North Dakota (ND), Ohio (OH), South Dakota (SD), Wisconsin (WI)	Consulate General of Switzerland in New York