Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco, United States

Consulate General China San Francisco, United States

Address
Laguna Street 1450, 94115 San Francisco
Today 09:00–14:30
Directions

Head of mission: Zhang Jianmin

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of China: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 17 February 2026

At Laguna Street 1450, 94115 San Francisco, the Chinese consulate general in San Francisco, United States serves Chinese citizens and visitors; China’s embassy is in Washington D.C., about 3,916 km away. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:00–14:30. US citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.

Opening hours of the Chinese consulate general in San Francisco, United States

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

  • Veterans Day

    Wednesday

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thursday

Public holidays in China

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

  • Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)

    Saturday

The Chinese consulate general in San Francisco, United States 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

ChinaUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of China

US citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel. Check with the Chinese consulate general in San Francisco, United States whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.

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China’s other missions in the United States

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For matters it cannot handle, the Chinese embassy in Washington D.C. (3,916 km) is responsible. Besides the Chinese consulate general in San Francisco, United States, China has 7 other missions in the United States. Consulates: Houston, Chicago, New York and Los Angeles. The United States in turn has 8 missions in China, its embassy being in Beijing.

Good to know

About the Chinese consulate general in San Francisco, United States

It appears in official lists as Consulate General of China in San Francisco. It is headed by Zhang Jianmin, according to the records. Consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.

Address and contact

Address: Laguna Street 1450, 94115 San Francisco. The record for the Chinese consulate general in San Francisco, United States includes an e-mail address and an official website.

Chinese citizens travelling to the United States

Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.

When the Chinese consulate general in San Francisco, United States is closed

The Chinese consulate general in San Francisco, United States closes on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026, and usually on holidays of China such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.

Before visiting the Chinese consulate general in San Francisco, United States

Current procedures for the Chinese consulate general in San Francisco, United States, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the Chinese consulate general in San Francisco, United States

The Chinese consulate general in San Francisco, United States has 2 other foreign missions within 1 km.

Frequently asked questions

What is the address of the Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco, United States?

The Chinese consulate general in San Francisco, United States is at Laguna Street 1450, 94115 San Francisco.

What are the opening hours of the Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco, United States?

The Chinese consulate general in San Francisco, United States is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–14:30.

Is the Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco, United States open on Saturday?

No. The hours on record for the Chinese consulate general in San Francisco, United States do not include Saturday.

When is the Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco, United States closed?

The Chinese consulate general in San Francisco, United States 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 need a visa for China, obtained before travel.

Where is the Chinese embassy in the United States?

The Chinese embassy is in Washington D.C., about 3,916 km from the Chinese consulate general in San Francisco, United States.

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