Embassy of China in Washington D.C.
Today · Closed- Address
- International Place Northwest 3505, 20008 Washington
- Phone
- +1-202-495-2000
- Website
- us.china-embassy.gov.cn
- Head of mission
- Xie Feng
China
United States
Chinese Embassy & Consulates in the United States
- 1 embassy
- 5 consulates general
China is represented in the United States by 8 missions: an embassy in Washington D.C., 5 consulates general in Houston, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco and 2 other offices. US citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Map: China’s 8 missions in the United States
Map: China’s 8 missions in the United States
Chinese Embassy in Washington D.C.
At International Place Northwest 3505, 20008 Washington, the Chinese embassy represents China towards the United States. The head of mission on record is Xie Feng. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Chinese consulates in the United States
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- Consulate General of China in Chicago
West Erie Street 100, 60654 Chicago
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- Consulate General of China in Los Angeles
443 SHATTO PLACE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90020, USA
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- Embassy Branch Office of China in Washington D.C.
Wisconsin Avenue Northwest 2201, 20007 Washington
- Mission of China in New York
East 35th Street 350, 10016 New York
China also has 5 consulates general in Houston, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
China visa for US citizens
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China visa requirements for citizens of the United States
- L visa (tourism)
- M visa (commerce and trade) / F visa (exchanges and visits)
- G visa (transit) and visa-free transit
- X1 / X2 visa (study)
- Fee: TRY 1,225
- 12 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
US citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel. From the United States, the application is made at the Chinese embassy in Washington D.C. or one of the consulates in Houston, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco or through a visa centre appointed by China.
The United States’ missions in China
Missions of the United States in China (8)
In return, the United States has 8 missions in China, including its embassy in Beijing.
Good to know
China in the United States
Worldwide, China has 328 missions in 182 countries; 8 of them are in the United States.
Travel to the United States for Chinese citizens
The United States requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In the United States, Chinese citizens can turn to the Chinese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Chinese missions in the United States are closed
Chinese missions in the United States close on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of China, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Chinese embassy in the United States?
The Chinese embassy is in Washington D.C., at International Place Northwest 3505, 20008 Washington.
Does China have consulates in the United States?
Yes, China has 5 consulates general in Houston, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Do US citizens need a visa for China?
US citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for the United States?
Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Does the United States have an embassy in China?
Yes, the United States has its embassy in Beijing, along with 7 other missions in China.