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Welcome to the website of the Austrian Consulate General in Chicago!
Due to an upgrade of our computer systems, the Austrian Consulate General will be closed to the public from Monday, 8 February until Wednesday, 10 February 2010.
Austrian citizens with an emergency may still contact us by telephone to make an appointment, however please note that the telephone system may not be operating at all times. In this case, please contact the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs at +43 - 50 11 50 - 44 11.
Visa applicants must ensure that they apply in plenty of time (recommendation: four weeks) prior to their travel date, as we will not be able to accept or process any applications during the week Monday, 8 February – Friday, 12 February.
Our website aims to give you an overview of news from and about Austria, as well as comprehensive information on visas, passports, Austrian citizenship, travel to Austria and much more. A variety of useful links is also provided.
Oscar Nominations for Austria
'The White Ribbon' is now showing at Landmark Cinemas in Chicago.
Austrian director Michael Haneke’s film ‘Das Weiße Band’ (The White Ribbon) has been nominated for an Oscar in the category ‘Best Foreign Language Film’. Austrian actor Christoph Waltz has also been nominated for 'Best Actor in a Supporting Role' for his portrayal of SS Officer Hans Landa in Quentin Tarantino's film 'Inglourious Basterds'.
The 82nd Academy Awards Ceremony will take place in Los Angeles on March 7, 2010.
