Consulate General of China in Chicago, Illinois

Address

Contact

Phone

(872) 360-3335

Fax

(312) 787-4950

Email

chineseconsulgeneral.chicago@gmail.com

Website

chicago.china-consulate.gov.cn/eng/gk ↗

Twitter

x.com/chinaconsulate ↗

Office hours

Closed: Saturday, Sunday

Consular services

• Process passport applications
• Process visa applications
• Notarize certain documents
• Legalization of documents
• Authentication of documents
• Civil registration

Visa

If you hold an American passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter China.

• Crew visa (C)
• Permanent residence visa (D)
• Visit Visa (F)
• Transit visa (G)
• Long-term journalist visa (J1)
• Short-term journalist visa (J2)
• Tourist visa (L)
• Business visa (M)
• Family reunion visa (Q1)
• Family visit visa (Q2)
• Talent visa (R)
• Long-term private visit visa (S1)
• Short-term private visit visa (S2)
• Long-term study visa (X1)
• Short-term study visa (X2)
• Working visa (Z)

Holidays observed

• November 26Thanksgiving Day
• December 25Christmas Day

Nearby landmarks

• The Magnificent Mile 0.37 miles away
  A bustling commercial district with high-end shops, restaurants, and hotels.
• Chicago Riverwalk 0.49 miles away
  A scenic walkway along the Chicago River with dining, attractions, and boat tours.
• 360 Chicago (John Hancock Center) 0.53 miles away
  An observation deck offering panoramic views of the city and Lake Michigan.
• Millennium Park 0.90 miles away
  A public park known for its iconic Cloud Gate sculpture (The Bean) and beautiful landscapes.
• Navy Pier 1.15 miles away
  A popular tourist destination featuring shops, restaurants, and a Ferris wheel.
• Willis Tower (Sears Tower) 1.08 miles away
  A skyscraper with a glass observation deck offering stunning views of the city.
• Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 9.68 miles away
• Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 15.21 miles away