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The Chinese Consulate in Chicago uses China Online Visa Application System (new COVA). The consulate says an appointment is not required for the services it lists.
Before you book
- Make sure the Chicago consulate serves your state (11 states and territories). Check your state.
- Open the official booking page and choose the service you need (Visa, Chinese passport, Travel document, Authentication inquiries).
- Appointments take place during the office’s public hours: Monday–Friday 9:30 AM–2:30 PM (Central Time).
- Bring the documents the consulate lists for your service.
What the consulate says about appointments
- Service: Visa
- Steps
- Complete online application and upload documents.
- Wait for status Passport to be submitted.
- Applicant or agent submits passport and originals during public counter hours.
More about the Chicago consulate
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China assigns each US state to one office. Pick the state where you live:
Nearest Chinese offices
Chinese Embassy in Washington, DCEmbassy consular section · Washington, DC592 miChinese Consulate in New YorkConsulate General · New York, NY711 miChinese Consulate in Los AngelesConsulate General · Los Angeles, CA1,745 miChinese Consulate in San FranciscoConsulate General · San Francisco, CA1,855 miOther consulates in Chicago
Questions
How do I book an appointment at the Chinese Consulate in Chicago?
Use China Online Visa Application System (new COVA). Official booking link: https://consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA/. Booking on official portals is free.
Is an appointment required?
The consulate says an appointment is not required for the services it lists.
What if there are no appointments available?
Check the official portal again for new slots and contact the consulate by email ([email protected]) or by phone (+1 312 453 0210) if you have an urgent case.
- us.china-embassy.gov.cn (page of the Embassy of China in Washington, DC (consular section))
- chicago.china-consulate.gov.cn
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