India
Italy
Japan
Brazil
Colombia
Pakistan
Ecuador
Philippines
Spain
France
GermanyDo US citizens need a visa for China?
Yes. Visa issued by the Chinese embassy or consulate, applied for online through COVA.
Fee: $140
Who is served by the Chicago consulate
Residents of its consular district: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.
More about the Chicago consulate
Chinese Consulate in Chicago appointmentChina Online Visa Application System (new COVA) and what to bringChinese Consulate in Chicago hoursMonday–Friday 9:30 AM–2:30 PMChinese Consulate in Chicago phone number+1 312 453 0210 · phone hoursOverview of the officeAddress, services, fees and jurisdiction
Does this office serve you?
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
Do US citizens need a visa for China?
Yes. Visa issued by the Chinese embassy or consulate, applied for online through COVA. Fee: $140.
Sources (official websites, checked on October 30, 2026):
- 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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