Chinese Embassies & Consulates in the United States — Overview
Washington embassy · New York / San Francisco / Los Angeles / Chicago consulates · address · hours · district
Quick answer: China maintains one embassy (Washington, D.C.) and four consulates general (New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago) in the United States. Before applying for visas, passports, or notarial services, confirm your consular district by residence.
List of Missions
How to Determine Your District
Chinese missions in the U.S. assign districts by the applicant's place of residence. Generally: many East Coast states fall under the Washington embassy or New York consulate; the West Coast under San Francisco or Los Angeles; the Midwest under Chicago. Confirm with each mission's latest district notice.
General Notes
- Addresses, hours, and districts may change; verify with official announcements.
- Since October 23, 2023, Chinese missions in the U.S. accept walk-in visa submissions after COVA filing.
- This page is for reference only and does not represent any mission or guarantee outcomes.
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FAQ
A: One embassy (Washington, D.C.) and four consulates general (New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago) — five in total.
A: Determined by your consular district of residence. Many East Coast states use Washington or New York; the West Coast uses San Francisco or Los Angeles; the Midwest uses Chicago. Confirm with the latest official district notice.
A: Since October 23, 2023, submissions are walk-in after COVA filing. Check the latest official requirements.
A: This page is compiled from public sources and may change; verify with each mission's official site.
Disclaimer: This page is for visa consulting and document preparation reference only. It is not legal advice, does not represent any embassy, consulate, or visa authority, and does not guarantee any visa outcome. Consulate addresses, office hours, and jurisdictions may change at any time; all information is subject to the latest published rules of the relevant authorities.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-24
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