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Chinese Consulate in Chicago, 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 the USA with Chinese Descent Going to China

Consul General: Mr. Hong Lei
Address: 100 West Erie Street, Chicago, IL60654, USA
Tel: +1-312-6425981
Fax: +1-312-8030110
Email: chicago@csm.mfa.gov.cn
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, 13:00-14:30 (Central Time) Monday-Friday (except holidays)

Consular Office of Chinese Consulate in Chicago

(for visa, passport, notarization & authentication)
Address: 1 East Erie Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL60611, USA
Tel: +1-312-4530210; +1-312-4530212
Fax: +1-312-4530211
Email: chicago@csm.mfa.gov.cn
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, 13:00-14:30, Monday-Friday (except holidays)

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

Application Procedures, Fees and Processing Time

1. Applicants should fill in the application form online first, print it out and sign it.
2. Summit the required documents to the Visa Office.
3. For American citizens, the fee for individual is US$140 (regardless of the number of entries).
4. Regular service for processing is 4 working days from the date of applying. In addition, Expedited Service (3 working days) is available for visa processing. The extra service fee is US$25.
5. Check the information on the visa when picking it up.
6. No mailing services are available.
6. The consular office does not accept cash, personal checks or online payment. For personal pick-up, only Credit Card (Master/Visa Card), Money Order, Cashier's Check or company check are acceptable. Please make check and money order payable to "Chinese Consulate in Chicago".

2024 Holiday Schedule

Festivals	Date	Day
New Year's Day	January 1	Monday
Martin Luther King Day	January 15	Monday
Chinese New Year	February 12 - 14	Monday - Wednesday
US Easter	April 1	Monday
May Day	May 1 - 3	Wednesday - Friday
Memorial Day	May 27	Monday
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
American Veterans Day	November 11	Monday
US Thanksgiving Day	November 28 - 29	Thursday - Friday
Christmas Day	December 25	Wednesday

Map of the Consulate in Chicago

Transport:

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. 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.

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- Last updated on Mar. 19, 2024 by Gabby Li -

Questions & Answers on Chinese Consulate in Chicago

Asked by Olivia Marcott from AMERICA | Mar. 16, 2024 04:55

Mailing

I live pretty far away from the consulate, but I need to go in person for my z visa. Can they mail it to me if I have a prepaid envelope?

Answers (1)

Answered by Keith | Mar. 19, 2024 01:10

The consulate does not provide mail back service. You can trust someone to pick it up holding your pick-up note.

Asked by Iris Gan from UNITED STATES | Aug. 04, 2023 15:10

Do I need to make an appointment for name authentication

I need to certify that my Chinese and English name is the same person. Do I need to make an appointment?

Answers (1)

Answered by Zoey | Aug. 06, 2023 23:33

As I know, no appointment is required for authentication.

Asked by Kim Caddell from USA | Jun. 12, 2023 08:25

Kansas Resident

I have a Kansas resident and a Texas resident submitting applications for a Visa to China. We have an office in New York and was hoping to submit their application to the Consulate in New York. Can this be done?

Answers (1)

Answered by Kevin | Jun. 13, 2023 00:35

I'm sorry but this is not available, the Texas resident should apply for a visa in China Embassy in Washington while the Kansas resident should apply for it in Consulate in Chicago.

Asked by Subash Joshi from USA | Jan. 09, 2023 19:38

visitors Visa

Now that China has opened her borders to foreign visitors, I am trying to find out when they will start processing Visitors Visas?

Answers (1)

Answered by Nina | Jan. 09, 2023 21:38

We are also waiting for the good news. It should be soon.

Asked by Kevin Zastrow from U.S | Oct. 06, 2022 11:18

returning to China October, what are the document requirements and Covid testing requirements

Answers (1)

Answered by Leo | Oct. 09, 2022 20:32

In addition to the valid visa or resident permit, you also need to submit tests of covid-19 nucleic acid and covid-19 serology IgM antibody within 48 hours before boarding the flight. Good luck~