Chinese Consulate General in New York
Consulate General 
China New York, United States
- Address
- 12th Avenue 520, 10036 New York
- Phone
- +1-212-2449456
Head of mission: Chen Li
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of China: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 24 May 2026
China’s consulate general in New York has its offices at 12th Avenue 520, 10036 New York, while China’s embassy is in Washington D.C., about 331 km away. US citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Opening hours of the Chinese consulate general in New York
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–14:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–14:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–14:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00–14:30 |
| Friday | 09:00–14:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
Public holidays in China
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New Year's Day
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Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
The Chinese consulate general in New York is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–14:30.
China visa for US citizens
United StatesChina Visa required China visa for citizens of the United States
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US citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for China.
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China’s other missions in the United States
- Embassy of China in Washington D.C.
International Place Northwest 3505, 20008 Washington
- Consulate General of China in Houston
Montrose Boulevard 3417, 77006 Houston
- Consulate General of China in Chicago
West Erie Street 100, 60654 Chicago
- Consulate General of China in Los Angeles
443 SHATTO PLACE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90020, USA
- Consulate General of China in San Francisco
Laguna Street 1450, 94115 San Francisco
- 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
All missions of China in the United States (8)
The Chinese embassy is in Washington D.C., about 331 km away. The Chinese consulate general in New York is one of 8 missions of China in the United States. Consulates: Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco. The United States in turn has 8 missions in China, its embassy being in Beijing.
Good to know
About the Chinese consulate general in New York
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of China in New York. The head of mission on record is Chen Li. A consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Address and contact
Address: 12th Avenue 520, 10036 New York. The record for the Chinese consulate general in New York includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Chinese citizens travelling to the United States
Chinese citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
When the Chinese consulate general in New York is closed
Expect the Chinese consulate general in New York to be shut on Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026, and often on New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, a holiday in China.
Before visiting the Chinese consulate general in New York
Current procedures for the Chinese consulate general in New York, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Chinese Consulate General in New York?
The Chinese consulate general in New York is at 12th Avenue 520, 10036 New York.
What are the opening hours of the Chinese Consulate General in New York?
The Chinese consulate general in New York is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–14:30.
Is the Chinese Consulate General in New York open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Chinese consulate general in New York do not include Saturday.
When is the Chinese Consulate General in New York closed?
The Chinese consulate general in New York closes on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and usually on the national day of China.
Do US citizens need a visa for China?
US citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Where is the Chinese embassy in the United States?
The Chinese embassy is in Washington D.C., about 331 km from the Chinese consulate general in New York.
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