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China Consulate in Chicago, USA

Since May 30, 2023, the China visa fee for U.S. citizen will increase to USD 185 from original USD 140 (except for J1/J2 visa).

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. Hong Lei
Address: 100 West Erie Street, Chicago, IL60654, USA
Tel: +1-312-6425981
Fax: +1-312-8030110
Email: chinaconsul_chi_us@mfa.gov.cn;
chineseconsulgeneral.chicago@gmail.com
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, 13:00-16:30, 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
Fax: +1-312-4530211
Email: chinavisachicago@gmail.com
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, 13:00-14:30, Monday-Friday (except holidays)

Consular Districts: Colorado, 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, then make an appoinment online to submit the application.
2. For American citizens, fee for individual is US$140 (regardless of the number of entries), and US$120 per person for Group Visa application;
3. Regular service for processing is 4 working days from the date of submitting the application. In addition, Expedited Service (2-3 working days) and Rush Service (1 working day) are available for visa processing. The extra service fees of US$20 and US$30 remain unchanged.
Note: In case of extreme emergency, applicants can use the Rush Service upon the consular officer's approval. If the application is submitted to the office before 11:00, it could be picked up on the same day.
4. Please pick up passport by submitting the pickup form. No passports can be released without this form.
5. No mailing services are available.
6. The consular office does not accept cash, personal check 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 checks and money order payable to "Chinese Consulate in Chicago".

2023 Holiday Schedule

Festivals	Date	Day
New Year's Day	January 2	Monday
Chinese New Year	January 23 - 24	Monday - Tuesday
International Labor Day	May 1	Monday
Dragon Boat Festival	June 23	Friday
Independence Day	July 4	Tuesday
US Labor Day	September 4	Monday
Mid-Autumn Festival	September 29	Friday
Chinese National Day	October 2 - 3	Monday - Tuesday
Thanksgiving Day	November 23 - 24	Thursday - Friday
Christmas Day	December 25	Monday

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 May. 17, 2023 by Kate Liu -

Questions & Answers on China Consulate in Chicago

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~

Asked by Harpreet Singh from USA | May. 14, 2021 05:50

I have work permit issued in January 2021, want to go back on 6/4/2021

What documents do I need and where to submit? I have taken chinese vaccine before coming to USA

Answers (1)

Answered by David | May. 17, 2021 00:21

You need to submit the work permit together with your passport, recent photo, and fully completed China visa application form to local China Visa Application Service Center to get a Z visa, holding which you can enter China.