Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in San Francisco

I’m in Seattle. Just got a similar call today. Based on the superb customer service, I was able to figure out it Must be scam.

How to do it? Our application has been sent to the consulate for more than a month. Then it fell to the sea. No one answered the phone at all. No one answered emails or faxes. Really don't know what to do

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There is no expedited passport exchange! Last time I went to help my dad change the staff there, and later found that the website also wrote: http://www.chinaconsulatesf.org/chn/qianzhen/fzlxz/t1236568.htm

Can only cry

Unfortunately to tell you, this increase in the efficiency of the Chinese government is limited to the mainland, and none of the overseas consulates has been praised.

What documents do I need for a child visa?

Hello! My situation is similar to yours. I did it in early February, and I haven't received it for more than four months. Fortunately, I received an email reply, saying that it was sent to me in mid-May. It can be present for more than three weeks, and I don’t know where it is! UPS couldn't find the records they sent back at all, and there was no reply after sending the email again. . . I was anxious and uncomfortable, and there were a few big bubbles on my mouth these days, alas. . . . Did you receive it now? If not, what should we do? Did you apply for a replacement passport if you lost it? If you can see this message, can you please update your CASE? Thank you!

You can pay with credit card. Passports and Visas require different paperwork, but you can search online.

I got call too. So the cure is use English to answer:😜

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No, they aren't open on both Chinese and American holidays...

Can you help me find forms section thanks

I also encountered the same situation. After I filled out the application form, I couldn't make an appointment. I feel very surprised, saying that 600 places are released every week, but on the first day it shows that 600 people have booked full! There is no day in May that shows blue that can be reserved. Now that June is over, I still haven't got the chance to make an appointment. The phone could not be reached, and no one returned the email. Was the consulate closed during the epidemic?

Thank you so kindly

You can pick up the forms at the consulate.

As a resident of Ohio, you would need to go to the New York consulate for your visa. China is very picky about your jurisdiction. I just finished this process for my work visa. I had to send documents to two different Chinese consulates based on where my document (diploma, teaching license) originated. I will need to go to San Francisco when I need to complete my visa because I reside in a state in that jurisdiction. It’s also a very long process.. please start as soon as you can. Talk to the consulate directly when you have questions, because apparently their requirements change fairly often. Each consulate can have different requirements too.

Your wife needs to sign a letter of authorization

Bring your old passport with you (and of course the new one). China custom will accept the visa on your old passport.

You will need Visa for sure. The question is whether they will issue it due to Covid restrictions.

Do not open, make an appointment

The door was not opened, I just went to see it yesterday.

If you have a pressing or valid reason like family

Why did I mail the notarized pension qualification audit form to the Chinese consulate in early September, but I haven't received a reply to me yet? 22605 Grand Hayward CA 94541

Call or email the number in my picture

You can contact the embassy and ask for an appointment.

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Yes do make a copy of the flights and the tour information. I had to go twice, once to drop the applications off and the second time to pickup the passports with the visa stamped. I used my credit cards, MasterCard or Visa only.

No, I was told by someone there that they're closed.

I don't have any knowledge about renewal HK passport in this place.

If an Indian passport holder come to USA on visitor visa then can they apply for transit visa of china from San Francisco?

No you don't. But you need to be there before 7am to ensure you to submit your visa application before they close. The line is usually long and slow. Also, be sure to bring all necessary documents for the visa application, ie make copy of your driver license, passport, flight info, etc.

You received your visa when you arrive

According to their website, and also my experience, they take Visa, Mastercard, Money Order, Cashiers checks. No cash accepted. So basically, checks and credit cards.

Yes, you need a Visa if you planning to leave the airport for a day tour.

You should go there and ask information once your inside. I would recommend not going early in the morning because of large lines. Best to go to the counsalate is generally from about 12 noon to 230 lines are shorter. Wednesday day generally being the best day. Early in the morning usually theres one line for everything after awhile they divide up the crowd into 3 lines 1. Visa applications 2. Documents 3 passport pickups.. Once you get past security and inside the counsalate you will see a machine asking you for purpose of visit punch the number that corresponds to your situation you will then get a number. Thats the number they will call when its your time to be served. They do have a information line once your inside the people there will be able to tell you what to do according to your situation Good Luck my advice when u go is to be patient

Go to the Chinese Counsalate website you can download forms from there http://www.chinaconsulatesf.org/eng/

yes

not sure

Yes you still can. Im not sure what's current requirements but be sure to look up requirements online. Download application and bring expired passport and necessary documents with you.

on the street nearby, mostly for 2 hours, parking lot in Japan town few blocks away

If you get there by noon, I believe they will. Extra fee though, forget how much.

There are agencies that you can use that help with obtaining a Visa. Often it is the travel agent that does all of the leg work.

There is parking for a few dollars (may e $5??) in the parking garage at the mall just a block away.

Not sure. most likely not

I didn't wait in the outdoor line, but the inside line can be a bit of a wait

The consulate entry for passport, etc is at the Geary Street entrance.

Not for a business visa. I just showed my invitation letter from the host company in China.

My understanding is that if you leave the airport and set foot on mainland China soil, you need a visa, regardless of the amount of time spent there.

So you don't have to pay again if you visit multiple times

I used a visa credit card. I seem to recall a sign that said no Amex.

The chinese government is very strict about documents. Mist likely you need to get your new passport stamped with your visa by the consulate. Might be free.

for visa you dont neec appointment. Bring credit card or cash for photo, bring passport and that's about it

They do have transit visas but there are strict limits on time and place. I was only there (Xian) for 4 days and required a visa (US citizen). My guess is that you need one.

A multi-entry Visa would be required. You could ask for the ten-year multi-entry version.

right after they close so you will be first in line

Mine was ready in two days. This was late August 2018.

Yes

If you stay behind the security checkpoint, you probably do not need a visa. Consult your airline helpdesk for boarding requirements gor your flight from China to India.

Go to the Geary Blvd entrance for forms. Best thing is to search online for forms and print out beforehand.

You can try to go to the window right away but may have to pull a ticket

No, American passport holders can go to Hong Kong for up to 90 days with only a passport

If old passport has visa good for 10 years. Bring both old/new passport when you enter China

No you can do it for all, but make sure you have all the required documents and photo

No if you stay no more than 24 hours

It depends but at least 3 hour.

Yes

Yes

Passport and green card are valid, no visa required

Yes it depends on your passport & country. I would suggest that you go and check in with them just in case.

You need to carry both your expired passport (the one with the Chinese visa) and your new passport when you travel to China.

No you have 2 passport photos, document of reason for travel. Examples travel: flight itinerary, tour information, hotel stay information etc..

$140 for U.S. citizen and it does not matter the lenght of when the visa will expires. Keep in min visiting the visa office will be crowded. Just like visiting China it will be crowded with people.