Indian consulates in Iowa
Iowa belongs to Chicago. Davenport is 173 miles away and Des Moines 335. It is one of the seven states that stayed with Chicago when the two Dakotas moved to Seattle.
Which Indian consulate covers Iowa?
Iowa is covered by Consulate General of India, Chicago, and that is the office that handles attestation, certificates and emergencies for anyone living here. Passports, visas and OCI cards go through the VFS centre that acts for it.
Consulate General of India, Chicago
Distance from each city in Iowa
| City | Consulate | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | Consulate General of India, Chicago | 173 mi | 3 h 29 min |
| Iowa City | Consulate General of India, Chicago | 223 mi | 4 h 18 min |
| Cedar Rapids | Consulate General of India, Chicago | 248 mi | 4 h 45 min |
| Des Moines | Consulate General of India, Chicago | 335 mi | 6 h 19 min |
Distances are by road. The clock runs longer than this in practice.
Of the 4 places listed for Iowa, the closest to its consulate is Davenport at 173 miles and the furthest is Des Moines at 335. The average across the state is around 245 miles each way.
What you can settle without going
- You can register with the consulate so it can reach you in an emergency.
- You can raise a grievance on MADAD, the government’s consular complaints portal.
- You can check an OCI or passport application from the reference number alone.
A file that arrives complete is a trip that happens once.
This page is informational. Confirm fees, hours and addresses with the office before you travel.