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Embassy consular section · Washington, DC

China visa at the Washington, DC embassy

Embassy of China in Washington, DC (consular section)

2201 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 110, Washington, DC 20007

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

Call+1 202 495 2071 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 Washington, DC embassy

Residents of its consular district: 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.

More about the Washington embassy

Chinese Embassy in Washington, DC appointmentChina Online Visa Application System (new COVA) and what to bringChinese Embassy in Washington, DC hoursMonday–Friday 9:30 AM–2:30 PMChinese Embassy in Washington, DC phone number+1 202 495 2071 · 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:

This office lists 18 states and territories in its published jurisdiction.

Nearest Chinese offices

Chinese Consulate in New YorkConsulate General · New York, NY207 miChinese Consulate in ChicagoConsulate General · Chicago, IL592 miChinese Consulate in Los AngelesConsulate General · Los Angeles, CA2,294 miChinese Consulate in San FranciscoConsulate General · San Francisco, CA2,433 mi

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Other consulates in Washington

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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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