The Consulate General of Poland in Chicago will hold consular hours in Michigan in November. Poles in the Detroit area will be able to submit passport applications and handle legal matters without traveling to Chicago.
Where and When
- Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. (with a break) – Polish Institute of Culture & Research, Orchard Lake Schools (Gallery), 3535 Commerce Road, Orchard Lake Village, MI 48324
- Sunday, Nov. 15, 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. – American Polish Cultural Center, 2975 E Maple Rd, Troy, MI 48083
Passports: Registration by Phone Only
Registration opens Nov. 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chicago time (or until all slots are filled) at 312-337-8166, ext. 1. Applicants should have ready their full name, PESEL number (Poland’s national identification number), contact phone number, and details of their previous Polish passport or ID card. People without a PESEL number should provide their date and place of birth.
Note: To obtain a passport in a name changed by a marriage that took place in the U.S., the marriage certificate must first be registered in Poland. For children born in the U.S., a transcribed birth certificate is required.
Legal Matters
Appointments for legal matters are booked through the e-Konsulat system. Slots open two weeks before the consular hours, at 3 p.m. Chicago time. During the visit, it will not be possible to confirm an ePUAP trusted profile or submit an application to confirm citizenship.
Fees
Payment is accepted only by money order or cashier’s check made out to “Consulate General of Poland in Chicago.” Cash and cards are not accepted.
More information: gov.pl/web/usa/paszporty.
