The Consul General, the Departments of the Consulate General, and Contact Information

Consul General Dr. Christian Brecht

Head of Mission

Consul General Dr. Christian Brecht is Germany's representative in the Midwest.

His mission is to promote German-American economic relations, present Germany as a modern European country, give Germans advice and assistance, foster bilateral cultural relations and engage in the German-Jewish dialogue.

Personal assistant: Doris Tynan
Tel.+1-312-202-6714

No inquiries in consular or legal matters. For such inquiries, please refer to the telephone numbers listed below in the "Legal and Consular Department" section.

Fax+1-312-202-0466

The Consulate General's Departments in Detail

Click on the departments to learn more about their duties and responsibilities and how to contact them.

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Check Out the German Consulate and Chat with German Diplomats Firsthand!

Curious about the German Government, economy, education system or culture? Interested in school exchanges and English teaching opportunities in Germany? - Then come and visit the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Chicago to learn moe about the many faces of Germany! Diplomats are happy to speak to and with school groups (consisting of up to 20 students and their teachers) as well as undergraduate students about a number of topics. Please contact the Press Department at least three to four weeks ahead of time to organize a visit.

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Do you know about an upcoming German-American cultural event promoting a modern image of Germany?  Please contact the Culture and Press Department.

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Contact in Case of Emergency

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Find out how to contact us in an emergency involving a German citizen.

Contact

Kontakt

Please contact the Consulate with your questions, comments and suggestions. The contact form is your way to directly reach the specific department responsible for the topic of your comment.