All visitors to mainland China MUST obtain a travel VISA. Please read the following information on how to obtain a Chinese travel VISA.

The Peoples Republic of China currently maintains one Embassy in Washington D.C., but also maintains 5 consulates-general in the following U.S. cities: New York, NY; Chicago, IL; San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Houston, TX. You must contact the Chinese Consular post that holds jurisdiction over your area of residence.

Please be advised that sending your visa application or document(s) to the incorrect office may result in complication or delay in processing or even denial of application.

Please check at www.china-embassy.org to find which embassy you should contact.

You can apply for your Chinese VISA through the mail. Please click here www.china-embassy.org for instructions on how to do so.

For answers to frequently asked questions about obtaining a VISA to China please click here:
www.china-embassy.org/visapassport/english/faq.htm