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Consulate General · San Francisco, CA

China visa at the San Francisco consulate

Consulate General of China in San Francisco

1450 Laguna Street, San Francisco, CA 94115; visa entrance at Geary Boulevard

Public hours: Monday–Friday 9:30 AM–2:30 PM

Call+1 415 919 6008 AppointmentHow to book DirectionsGoogle Maps

Do US citizens need a visa for China?

Yes. Visa issued by the Chinese embassy or consulate, applied for online through COVA.

Fee: $140

Official visa information

Source: us.china-embassy.gov.cn, checked October 30, 2026.

Who is served by the San Francisco consulate

Residents of its consular district: California, Alaska, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming.

More about the San Francisco consulate

Chinese Consulate in San Francisco appointmentChina Online Visa Application System (new COVA) and what to bringChinese Consulate in San Francisco hoursMonday–Friday 9:30 AM–2:30 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 8 states and territories in its published jurisdiction.

Nearest Chinese offices

Chinese Consulate in Los AngelesConsulate General · Los Angeles, CA346 miChinese Consulate in ChicagoConsulate General · Chicago, IL1,855 miChinese Embassy in Washington, DCEmbassy consular section · Washington, DC2,433 miChinese Consulate in New YorkConsulate General · New York, NY2,566 mi

All 5 Chinese offices in the US

Other consulates in San Francisco

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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):

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