Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles, 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. Guo Shaochun 
Address: 443 Shatto Place, Los Angeles, CA 90020, USA
Tel: +1-213-8078088
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Website: http://losangeles.china-consulate.org/eng/
 

Consular Office of Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles

Address: 3rd Floor, 500 Shatto Place, Los Angeles, CA 90020, USA
Tel: +1-213-3481778 (available 9:30- 11:30, 13:00 - 15:00)
Email: la@csm.mfa.gov.cn
Office Hours: 09:00-14:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
 

Consular Districts

Arizona, Hawaii, New Mexico, Southern California, Pacific Islands
 

Notices for Application

1. The application form should be filled in online, printed out and signed. Handwriting application form is not accepted.  Click to fill in China visa application form online
2. To submit the application form and other requirements to the Consular Office of the China Consulate in Los Angeles, an appointment is required. 
3. Application by mailing is not acceptable. If you cannot go there in person, you may entrust someone else or an agent to drop off your application to the office on your behalf.
4. The regular processing time for application is 4 working days. Express Service (3 working days processing) is available. An additional fee of USD25 will be charged.
5. The visa fee for American citizens is adjusted to USD 140 for the individual applicant.
6. Please pay by Visa Card, Master Card, Money Order, Cashier's Check. Cash and personal checks are not acceptable. And make cashier's check or money order payable to "Chinese Consulate General".
 

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
Presidents' Day February 19 Monday
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 Los Angeles

Transport:


You can take Expressway 101, exit at Vermont Ave. 

And go south on Vermont, turn left at the Fourth Street, then turn right at the next intersection (Shatto Place). 

You continue to walk about 100 meters and will see the consulate on your right hand. 

The Consular Office is on your left hand. 
Please check map for details.

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China Tour from Hawaii
 

- Last updated on Jan. 02, 2024 by Gabby Li -
Questions & Answers on Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles
Asked by Kary from USA | Oct. 17, 2023 13:20Reply
Who can I hire to go on my behalf to the Embassy
We live in New Mexico and cannot travel to Los Angeles to get an appointment for a visa. How do I find a way to meet this requirement other than going there?
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Answered by Gloria | Oct. 17, 2023 18:55
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You may find a reliable visa agency or friends.
Asked by ali | Oct. 12, 2023 09:42Reply
does China issue 10 year multi visas noq? how long does it take after completing and forms?
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Answered by Yuki | Oct. 12, 2023 19:40
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Yes, it does. It generally takes about 4 working days after you submit all the required documents.
Asked by NC from USA | Aug. 03, 2023 11:12Reply
Processing time
I've heard different things about how long the visa takes to process at the LA Consulate--some say 10 days, but others say it's shorter now, closer to 4 days like before. How long does the visa take to process at this consulate?
Answers (1)
Answered by Tiffany | Aug. 03, 2023 19:29
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It really depends on the number of applicants recently. But one thing for sure is that it has gradually returned to the previous levels.
Asked by John Hefner from USA | Jun. 09, 2023 15:50Reply
Visa appointment for child
Does my 7 year old son have to attend the visa appointment at the Chinese consulate or can I attend for him?
Answers (1)
Answered by Peter | Jun. 11, 2023 19:42
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Generally, you can attend for him.
Asked by Charles Chuang from UNITED STATES | May. 08, 2023 13:29Reply
How to apply a Taiwanese Identification Card
I am a US citizen living in US, but I also have a Taiwan resident ID. Please let me know the process of obtain a Taiwanese Identification Card.
THanks
Answers (1)
Answered by Gloria | May. 09, 2023 00:13
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You may contact Taipei Office in the USA for more accurate information.
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