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China Visa Consulate Jurisdictions in the United States

Learn which Chinese Embassy or Consulate handles your China visa application based on where you live, and how Swift can assist with any consulate jurisdiction in the U.S.

📍 Why Jurisdiction Matters

When applying for a China visa, you must submit your application through the Chinese Embassy or Consulate that has jurisdiction over your place of residence in the U.S. Consulates only accept applications from within their assigned regions. A mismatch may lead to delays or refusal.

📋 How Jurisdiction Is Determined

Your consulate jurisdiction is based on the address shown on valid proof of residence, such as:

  • Driver’s license

  • State ID

  • Recent utility bill

  • Recent bank statement

You must apply under the jurisdiction that matches one of these documents.

🧭 U.S. China Visa Jurisdiction Map 

Here are the consular jurisdictions for Chinese diplomatic missions in the United States:

Chinese Embassy — Washington, D.C.

Covers:

  • Washington, D.C.

  • Maryland

  • Virginia

  • West Virginia

  • North Carolina

  • South Carolina

  • Kentucky

  • Tennessee

  • Delaware

  • Alabama

  • Arkansas

  • Florida

  • Georgia

  • Louisiana

  • Mississippi

  • Oklahoma

  • Texas

  • Puerto Rico

🏙️ Chinese Consulate General — New York

Covers:

  • Connecticut

  • Maine

  • Massachusetts

  • New Hampshire

  • New Jersey

  • New York

  • Ohio

  • Pennsylvania

  • Rhode Island

  • Vermont

🏙️ Chinese Consulate General — Chicago

Covers:

  • Illinois

  • Indiana

  • Iowa

  • Kansas

  • Michigan

  • Minnesota

  • Missouri

  • Nebraska

  • North Dakota

  • South Dakota

  • Wisconsin

🌉 Chinese Consulate General — San Francisco

Covers:

  • Northern California

  • Alaska

  • Nevada

  • Oregon

  • Washington

  • Idaho

  • Montana

  • Wyoming

🌴 Chinese Consulate General — Los Angeles

Covers:

  • Southern California

  • Arizona

  • New Mexico

  • Utah

  • Colorado

  • Hawaii

  • U.S. Pacific Islands (including Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa)

✋ What About the Closed Houston Consulate?

The Chinese Consulate General in Houston has been closed. Its former jurisdiction is now handled by the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C.

📦 How Swift Can Help

Swift can assist with China visa applications to any Chinese Embassy or Consulate in the U.S., regardless of your jurisdiction. You do not need to submit in person — Swift will prepare, review, and submit your documents for you.

You still must submit under the correct jurisdiction based on your proof of residence.

💡 Key Reminders

  • Always verify jurisdiction before submitting your application.

  • A mismatched jurisdiction may delay processing or cause refusal.

  • Jurisdiction rules are set by the Chinese government and may change.

  • Swift can assist with applications across all U.S. consulates.