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Chinese Consulate in New York, USA

From Jan. 1, 2024, tourist visa (L-Visa) applicants within the US are not required to submit materials like round-trip air ticket booking record, hotel reservation, invitation letter …

Detail Procedure for Application
(How to Apply - Processing Time - Visa Fees - Pick-up, etc)
For Children Born in USA with Chinese Descent Going to China

Consul General: Mr. Huang Ping
Address: 520 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036, USA
Tel: +212-2449392, 2449456
Email: chinaconsul_ny_us@mfa.gov.cn
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, 13:30-17:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)

Consular Office of Chinese Consulate in New York

Tel: +212-8682078 (Manned Service between 09:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00 on working days)
Email: ny_visa@csm.mfa.gov.cn
Office Hours: 09:00-14:30, Monday-Friday (except holidays)

Services Provided by Consular Office

1. Issue visas (including mainland China visa & Visa/Entry Permit to Hong Kong and Macau).
2. Issue Passport and Travel Document to Chinese (including Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan residents).
3. Notarize documents for Chinese citizens.
4. Authenticate documents.

Consular Districts

Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont

Tips for Applicants

(Avoid the Crowd and Long Line)

Generally speaking, the applicants are less from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and on Wednesdays and Thursdays. There are many applicants in all afternoons, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and the first two days after public holidays.

Instructions for Application

1. Fill in the visa application form online, print it out and sign it.
2. Make a good preparation for other required documents.
3. Please make sure and check carefully when pick up your visa at the consular office, and contact the officers immediately if there is any mistake.

2024 Holiday Schedule of the Consulate in New York

Festivals	Date	Day
New Year's Day	January 1	Monday
Chinese New Year	February 12 - 14	Monday - Wednesday
May Day	May 1 - 3	Wednesday - Friday
Dragon Boat Festival	June 10	Monday
Independence Day	July 4	Thursday
US Labor Day	September 2	Monday
Chinese National Day	October 1 - 4	Tuesday - Friday
US Thanksgiving Day	November 28 - 29	Thursday - Friday
Christmas Day	December 25	Wednesday

Map of the Consulate in New York

Transport:

1. Bus No. M42 can reach the Consulate-General directly.

2. Many subway lines stop at 42nd Street,
such as:

6th Avenue: B, D, F.
7th Avenue: 1,2,3,7,9,N,Q,R,S,W.
8th Avenue: A, C, E.
Lexington Avenue: 4, 5, 6.

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- Last updated on Feb. 17, 2024 by Gabby Li -

Questions & Answers on Chinese Consulate in New York

Asked by Armando Anton from USA | Feb. 08, 2024 19:25

Shanghai for 72hours

I will be in Shanghai for 72 hours, then flying Vietnam. Will I be able to get visa or permit at Shanghai Airport or do I need to apply for a Visa beforehand?

Answers (1)

Answered by James | Feb. 17, 2024 18:30

If your itinerary is USA - Shanghai - Vietnam and there is no other stop on the way, you are eligible for the 144-hour visa-free transit. So no visa is needed and you can get a temporary entry permit at the airport to enter Shanghai.

Asked by Jing from USA | Oct. 12, 2023 17:35

Passport expired Contains Current Chinese Visa - New Second Passport

Hi there, my daughter has a passport that is expired which contains his Chinese Visa until 2029, He has a new second passport. Will she be able to use both passports (the first one which is expired but has the Visa and the new one) to enter China? Thank you, Jing

Answers (1)

Answered by Alice | Oct. 12, 2023 18:52

Yes, she can enter China with both passports.

Asked by Mayling from USA | Sep. 26, 2023 10:19

Do I need covid test to enter china

I am arriving China on October 2nd in a flight NY -Cairo - Beijing , do I need a COVID test ?

Answers (1)

Answered by Daisy | Sep. 26, 2023 19:57

No, you don't need any test any more.

Asked by Coleen Kubicki from USA | Aug. 15, 2023 08:17

Passport Pages are Full Contains Current Chinese Visa - New Second Passport

Hi there, my boss has a passport that is full and still valid for two years which contains his Chinese Visa which is also valid for two years. He has a new second passport. Will he be able to use both passports (the first one which is full and has the Visa and the new one) to enter China? Thank you, Coleen

Answers (1)

Answered by Andrew | Aug. 15, 2023 20:40

Yes, just take both of the two passports and show them to China customs, and there will be no problem to enter China.

Asked by Pulong Lee from USA | Jun. 30, 2021 13:49

the retiree pension form

i am going to submit my retiree's pension form 2021-2022, i need to know the opening hours of NY consulate general China

Answers (1)

Answered by Jeff | Jul. 04, 2021 23:57

Dear, you can call the consulate during the following period:

Tel: 212-244-9498
Hours: 09:00-12:00am & 1:00-4:00pm from Monday to Friday