Embassy — China to United States
Embassy of China in Washington, D.C., United States
Address
3505 International Place, N.W.Washington, D.C., 20008
United States
Contact
- Phone
- (202) 495-2000
- Phone
- (202) 495-2266
- Fax
- (202) 495-2138
- chinaembpress_us@mfa.gov.cn
- Website
- us.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng ↗
- www.facebook.com/ChineseEmbassyinUS ↗
- x.com/ChineseEmbinUS ↗
Office hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM-5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM-5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM-5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM-5:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM-5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Closed: Saturday, Sunday
Consular services
- Process passport applications
- Notarize certain documents
- Legalization of documents
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
- Dupont Circle 2.60 miles away
A historic district known for its unique roundabout and vibrant cultural scene. - Georgetown Waterfront Park 2.75 miles away
A riverside park offering stunning views of the Potomac River. - The Kennedy Center 3.23 miles away
A performing arts center hosting world-class theater, opera, and music performances. - The White House 3.46 miles away
The official residence and workplace of the President of the United States. - Washington Monument 4.00 miles away
A historic obelisk commemorating George Washington, the first President of the United States. - Arlington National Cemetery 4.34 miles away
A historic cemetery and national shrine for U.S. military veterans. - Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 20.98 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) 26.73 miles away
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