How to Apply for a 10 year China Visa at China Embassy Washington DC update on October 2025

1. Confirm Your Jurisdiction

Before applying, please refer to our latest consular jurisdiction adjustment guide.

If you reside in Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Delaware and Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas, Puerto Rico, You will apply for your China visa through the embassy of People’s Republic of China visa section in Washington DC.

Note: From July 21 2020, the Chinese Embassy in the United States will temporarily take over the work of the Consulate-General in Houston, Including China visa application service.

This jurisdiction includes major cities such as Washington DC, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, El Paso, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Little Rock, New Orleans, Nashville, Memphis, Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Fayetteville, Virginia Beach, Baltimore.

Embassy/Consulate	Jurisdiction
Embassy of China in the United States (Washington, D.C.)	District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Delaware
Embassy of China Also covers the former Houston Consulate jurisdiction)	Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas, Puerto Rico
Consulate-General of China in New York	Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Rhode Island
Consulate-General of China in San Francisco	Northern California, Alaska, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming
Consulate-General of China in Los Angeles	Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Hawaii, Pacific Islands
Consulate-General of China in Chicago	Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota

2. Complete New China Visa Online Application

New Chinese Online Visa Application System officially launched by the Chinese Embassy in the United States on September 30, 2025. Applicants could enjoy more convenience using the system to fill out forms, upload materials for online pre- review and track the status of application.

A, To help applicants adapt to the new system, you may try our  Limited-Time Offer: All-Inclusive Service: $155 (was $195), Consular Fee: $140. This service cover all states in US.

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B, If you plan to complete the application form and upload the required documents by yourself, please refer to our Step by Step Chinese Application Filling Guide.

• Follow our step-by-step guide to fill out the New China Visa Application online and upload required documents.
• Waiting for the preliminary review by the embassy/consulate. Once the review is approved, the status will change to “passport to be submitted.” At this point, click on “Additional Reminders from the consulate” to display the reminder content. Then, take a screenshot of the page. The screenshot must include the applicant’s name, barcode, and show the message from the embassy/consulate. You will need to submit this screenshot along with your passport to the embassy/consulate for get your Chinese visa.

3. Submit Your Application In Person

Note: As of October 23, 2023, appointments are not required for Chinese visa applications in the U.S.

1. Submit the passport and approve page screen shot in person at the Visa Office; applications by mail are not accepted.
2. If you cannot apply in person, you may authorize a trusted agency or expediting service such as VisitChinaVisa.com to handle your application. To help applicants adapt to the new system, you may try our  Limited-Time Offer: For submission+ Pick up+ Mail back service for just $59, Consulate fee will be $140. We offer the service for all US States.

You should go to the Chinese Embassy’s visa section located at 2201 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 110, Washington, D.C. 20007 for visa services, not the main embassy building. The visa office is separate from the main embassy building. 

Office Hours:
Monday to Friday (except holidays): 9:30am—2:30pm

5. Processing Time

• Regular Service: 4 working days
• Express Service: 3 working days (for urgent situations)

Note: Processing times are average estimates. Some applications may require additional time. The pick-up date may not be confirmed until notified by the Visa Office.

6. Pay the Visa Fee and Collect Your Visa

• Return to the Visa Office on your assigned pick-up date with your pick-up receipt.
• Upon receiving your visa, verify that all information is correct. If you spot any errors, notify the staff immediately to avoid future inconvenience.
• Accepted payment methods: MasterCard, Visa, money order, or cashier’s check.

This guide is current as of Oct 2025 and reflects the latest procedures and document requirements for New Chinese visa applicants at the Washington DC

Tip:
Applying for a China visa at the China embassy in Washington DC is straightforward if you’re prepared. Following these steps carefully will help ensure a smooth process and minimize delays in your travel plans.

If you are unable to apply in person, pressed for time, or prefer to avoid paperwork, you may use a trusted agency or expediting service like VisitChinaVisa.com. for our all inclusive service, Once your passport received, your visa will typically be issued within 3–5 business days.

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