Chinese Embassy in Washington D.C.
Embassy 
China Washington D.C., United States
- Address
- International Place Northwest 3505, 20008 Washington
- Phone
- +1-202-495-2000
- Website
- us.china-embassy.gov.cn
- Fax
- +1-202-495-2138
Head of mission: Xie Feng
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of China: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 12 January 2026
China’s embassy to the United States is in Washington D.C., the capital of the United States, at International Place Northwest 3505, 20008 Washington. US citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Opening hours of the Chinese embassy in Washington D.C.
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–17:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:30 |
| Friday | 09:00–17:30 |
| 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 embassy in Washington D.C. is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30.
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. Whether the Chinese embassy in Washington D.C. takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Singapore in Washington D.C.International Place Northwest 3501, 20008 Washington
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Embassy of Ghana in Washington D.C.International Drive Northwest 3512, 20008 Washington
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Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington D.C.International Drive Northwest 3510, 20008 Washington
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Embassy of Israel in Washington D.C.International Drive Northwest 3514, 20008 Washington
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Embassy of Jordan in Washington D.C.International Drive Northwest 3504, 20008 Washington
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Embassy of Morocco in Washington D.C.International Drive Northwest 3508, 20008 Washington
China’s other missions in the United States
- 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 New York
12th Avenue 520, 10036 New York
- 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 in Washington D.C. is one of 8 missions of China in the United States. Consulates: Houston, Chicago, New York, 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 embassy in Washington D.C.
It appears in official lists as Embassy of China in Washington D.C. It is headed by Xie Feng, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: International Place Northwest 3505, 20008 Washington. The record for the Chinese embassy in Washington D.C. includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number 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 embassy in Washington D.C. is closed
The next closures of the Chinese embassy in Washington D.C. for public holidays in the United States are Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026; it may also close for New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Before visiting the Chinese embassy in Washington D.C.
Current procedures for the Chinese embassy in Washington D.C., including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Chinese embassy in Washington D.C.
The Chinese embassy in Washington D.C. has 21 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Chinese Embassy in Washington D.C.?
The Chinese embassy in Washington D.C. is at International Place Northwest 3505, 20008 Washington.
What are the opening hours of the Chinese Embassy in Washington D.C.?
The Chinese embassy in Washington D.C. is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30.
Is the Chinese Embassy in Washington D.C. open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Chinese embassy in Washington D.C. do not include Saturday.
When is the Chinese Embassy in Washington D.C. closed?
The Chinese embassy in Washington D.C. 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.
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