Chinese Consulate in U.S.A., China Consulate in Chicago

Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Chicago

Consul General: Mr. Huang Ping
Address: 100 West Erie Street, Chicago, IL60610, USA
Tel: +1-312-8030095
Fax: +1-312-8030110
Website: http://chicago.china-consulate.org/eng/
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, 13:00-16:30 Mon.-Fri. (except holidays)

Visa Office (for visa, passport, notarization & authentication)
Address: 1 East Erie Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL60611, USA
Tel: +1-312-5733071 (Answer-phone)
+1-312-8030098 (Manual Telephone between 14:30-16:00)
Fax: +1-312-8030122
Email: chinaconsul_chi_us@mfa.gov.cn
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, 13:00-14:30, Mon.-Fri. (except holidays)

Consular Districts: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin

Visa Fees: From January 20, 2008, the visa fee for American citizens is adjusted according to reciprocal rule. Regardless of the types of visa they applied for, they are charged for USD 130 per person. But they are required to pay USD 110 per person if they apply for Group Visa.

Information of Sections of Chinese Consulate in Chicago

Office	Contact Information
For Educational Affaires	Tel: +1-773-2790701, 2790702, 2790705, 2790706 Fax: +1-773-2790370 Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, 13:00-16:30 Mon.-Fri. Address: 3322 West Peterson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659
For Economic & Commercial Affaires	Tel: +1-312-8730649, 8030115 Fax: +1-312-8030114 Email: chicago@mofcom.gov.cn Website: http://chicago.mofcom.gov.cn/

Map of Chinese Consulate in Chicago

Transport
If you take I-90 or I-94 expressway, exit at Ohio Street (50B), walk straight to La Salle Street and then turn left, go ahead to the second traffic light and turn right to Erie Street. You will see the consulate is on your left hand.
If you take Lake Shore Drive, exit at Chicago Street, walk straight to La Salle Street and then turn left, go ahead to the third traffic light and turn left to Erie Street. You will see the consulate is on your left hand.

Visa Application Form of the People's Republic of China

Travelers' Voices on China Consulate in Chicago

Oct. 28,2009 09:39 Reply

Mrs.Libby(us) said:

Can the visa application form be filled by hand or only on the computer.

Oct. 28,2009 20:29
Ms.Kayla replied:

Filling it by computer would be better.

Jun. 6,2009 06:49 Reply

Mr.William Richardson(U.S.) said:

I will be leaving for Shanghai on June 24 with plans to fly on to Guiyang on June 27. I will stay in Guiyang for the next year. I am hearing that all U.S. travelers will be quarantined upon arrival in China......Is this true? I have a team of 9 teachers who I need to advise. Thank you.

Jun. 7,2009 03:21
Mr.Lei(China) replied:

It is not true. All travellers just need to go through a physical check-up upon arrival. After the check-up, if you have the suspected syptoms, you will be quarantined.

Mar. 20,2009 12:03 Reply

Ms.Linda(USA) said:

I will be working at the International School of Beijing starting August 1, 2009 and have to visit your office to get a one-time entry visa which will be changed by applying for a Z visa in September. I live in Minneapolis, MN. Can I apply for the initial visa by mail and then come to pick it up in person in Chicago, or can I bring in the application and money to Chicago and have you send it to me when it is processed? I would prefer not to stay in Chicago for four days waiting for the application to be processed. Thank you for your assistance.

Mar. 17,2009 11:44 Reply

Ms.Karol Grandgeorge(USA ILLINOIS) said:

We are traveling to China from the 16th of October until the 2nd of November in 2009. When can we get our Visas so they will be good for the whole trip?

Mar. 17,2009 21:02
Mr.Han replied:

You'd better apply for a visa one month before your departure, because the validity period of an ordinary Chinese visa is three months.

Feb. 22,2009 20:41 Reply

Mr.leonardo said:

Usually, cash is preferred by the embassy. The visa sum is not a big sum.

At least five members can consitute a group according to China visa rules.

Feb. 22,2009 16:09 Reply

Mr.Kut(USA) said:

Can the visa fee be paid via personal check or written from a business?

Do 4 family members traveling together constitute a group for purposes of a reduced visa fee?

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