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Consulate General · New York, NY

Chinese Consulate in New York: how to book an appointment

Consulate General of China in New York

520 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036

Public hours: Monday–Friday 9 AM–3 PM

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Booking system

The Chinese Consulate in New York uses China Online Visa Application System (new COVA). The consulate says an appointment is not required for the services it lists.

Open the official booking page

consular.mfa.gov.cn · booking is free on official portals; we do not check slot availability.

Before you book

  1. Make sure the New York consulate serves your state (10 states and territories). Check your state.
  2. Open the official booking page and choose the service you need (Visa, Chinese passport, Travel document, Authentication inquiries).
  3. Appointments take place during the office’s public hours: Monday–Friday 9 AM–3 PM (Eastern Time).
  4. Bring the documents the consulate lists for your service (for passports, see the passport page).

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.

Source: us.china-embassy.gov.cn (page of the Embassy of China in Washington, DC (consular section)).

More about the New York consulate

Chinese passport at the New York consulateChinese passport, standard per-document fee: $18Chinese Consulate in New York hoursMonday–Friday 9 AM–3 PMOverview 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:

This office lists 10 states and territories in its published jurisdiction.

Nearest Chinese offices

Chinese Embassy in Washington, DCEmbassy consular section · Washington, DC207 miChinese Consulate in ChicagoConsulate General · Chicago, IL711 miChinese Consulate in Los AngelesConsulate General · Los Angeles, CA2,448 miChinese Consulate in San FranciscoConsulate General · San Francisco, CA2,566 mi

All 5 Chinese offices in the US

Other consulates in New York

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Questions

How do I book an appointment at the Chinese Consulate in New York?

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]) if you have an urgent case.

Sources (official websites, checked on October 30, 2026):

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