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State-by-state list
Chinese consular offices in the US
How to book an appointment
| Office | Booking system |
|---|---|
| Washington | China Online Visa Application System (new COVA) · consular.mfa.gov.cn |
| Chicago | China Online Visa Application System (new COVA) · consular.mfa.gov.cn |
| Los Angeles | China Online Visa Application System (new COVA) · consular.mfa.gov.cn |
| New York | China Online Visa Application System (new COVA) · consular.mfa.gov.cn |
| San Francisco | China Online Visa Application System (new COVA) · consular.mfa.gov.cn |
Chinese passport renewal in the US
- System: China Consular mobile app (中国领事)
- How it works
- Apply through app and select New York mission
- Follow messages for supplemental documents and any required video interview
- Children under 16 interview together with guardian when requested
- Pay online (WeChat) or offline money order/cashier check as instructed
- Mail original old passport/travel document and return envelope after app instructions
Chinese consular fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Tourist visa US citizen regularValid until December 31, 2026 · Entry scope: single/double/multiple entries as in official US citizen table; journalist visas have separate fee | $140 |
| Express visa surchargeValid until December 31, 2026 | $25 |
| Journalist j1 j2 US citizenValid until December 31, 2026 | $171 |
Offices that publish their own fee table: Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco.
Official China government website for the US: us.china-embassy.gov.cn
Frequently asked questions
Which Chinese consulate serves my state?
Washington: District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Delaware, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas and Puerto Rico. Chicago: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. Los Angeles: California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Hawaii, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa. New York: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Rhode Island. San Francisco: California, Alaska, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming.
How many Chinese consulates are there in the US?
5: Washington (embassy consular section), Chicago (consulate general), Los Angeles (consulate general), New York (consulate general), San Francisco (consulate general).
How do I book an appointment at a Chinese consulate?
San Francisco: China Online Visa Application System (new COVA) (https://consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA/).
Consulates of other countries
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