Israeli consulate in Des Moines: the office is in Chicago
There is no Israeli consulate in Des Moines. The office for Des Moines is the Israeli Consulate General in Chicago, about 334 miles away by road (6 h 16 min).
Which Israeli consulate serves Des Moines
On its list of states (source), the Israeli Consulate General in Chicago includes Iowa; that makes it the office for Des Moines.
By road, Des Moines is 334 miles from the office, about 6 h 16 min at posted speed limits and without traffic; in a straight line, 309 miles.
Chicago keeps the same clock as Des Moines, so its office hours need no conversion.
Chicago gives no phone support: questions go by email with your full name and ID number, and its notice, updated on 13 November 2026, says every visitor has to be registered in advance (source).
Other cities in Iowa near Des Moines
Cities close to Des Moines, in a straight line: Urbandale, 6 miles; Cedar Rapids, 104 miles; Iowa City, 108 miles. The Iowa page lists the drive to Chicago from the cities that have a page.
Birth and marriage records for people in Des Moines
For a child born in Des Moines, the original birth certificate the mission asks for comes from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, in Des Moines (CDC, Where to Write for Vital Records). The Iowa page lists what a copy costs, and the requirement is on the mission’s birth notice page.
For a birth, marriage or court document issued in Iowa, the apostille comes from the Iowa Secretary of State (HCCH list), not from the consulate.
What you can settle from Des Moines without traveling
- You can renew an adult passport by mail if you visited Israel in the last ten years and still have the old one: Israeli passport.
- You can check before you fly how Israel treats a dual citizen at the border: Dual citizenship and entry.
- You can apply for the ETA-IL online at the Population Authority’s site; a U.S. passport holder needs no visa for a short visit: ETA-IL and visas.