Visa Services
Tourist, business, student and family visit visas for travel to China.
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Bridging China and New York
Visa, passport, notarisation and emergency assistance for the New York consular district — one place to check requirements, book a slot and get help.
Quick access
- Visa ServicesTourist, business, student and family visit visas for travel to China.
- Passports & Travel DocumentsRenewal, replacement and emergency travel documents for citizens.
- Notarization & AuthenticationCertification of documents for use in China and abroad.
- Consular ProtectionAssistance for citizens in emergencies across the New York district.
Most services require an appointment. Bring originals.
Services
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Passports & Travel Documents
Renewal, replacement and emergency travel documents for citizens.
Notarization & Authentication
Certification of documents for use in China and abroad.
Consular Protection
Assistance for citizens in emergencies across the New York district.
Online Pre-registration
Check a file and reserve a submission slot before you travel.
Community & Cultural Affairs
Support for overseas Chinese communities and exchange programmes.
How to apply
Four steps to your document
The same route applies to visas, passports and notarisation.
- 1
Check requirements
Read the document list for your service and confirm your passport is valid.
- 2
Complete the form
Fill in the application online and upload scanned copies for the pre-check.
- 3
Book your slot
Reserve a morning or afternoon appointment; reschedule up to 48 hours ahead.
- 4
Attend and collect
Bring originals to the consular hall and collect your document on the issued date.
Newsroom
Announcements
Service changes, document rules and community events across the district.
- Oct 12, 2026Visas
Updated visa application appointment hours
Morning submission slots now open at 9:00. Afternoon slots remain unchanged.
- Sep 18, 2026Visas
Online pre-registration required before submission
Visa files without an online pre-check cannot be accepted at the counter.
- Oct 05, 2026Passports
Passport renewal photo requirements clarified
Photographs must be taken within the last six months with a plain white background.
- Aug 28, 2026Passports
Emergency travel documents issued within four working days
Replacement passports for lost documents now follow a four working day schedule.
- Sep 30, 2026Events
Mid-Autumn and National Day celebration recap
Over 800 guests joined the lantern reception hosted by the community this month.
- Oct 20, 2026Events
Volunteers wanted for the Chinatown cultural fair
Registration is open for volunteers assisting with the November cultural fair.
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The district
A bridge between two communities
The New York district serves one of the largest overseas Chinese communities outside Asia, alongside the businesses, universities and American families that work with China every day.
- Consular district
- New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware
- Community liaison
- Associations, schools and chambers of commerce
- Cultural programmes
- Language, arts and youth exchanges
- Emergency line
- +1 (212) 000-0000
Visit
Plan your visit
Hours, address and what to have ready before you travel to the consular hall.
Address
520 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036
Closest subway: 42 St – Port Authority (A C E, 1 2 3 7). Street-level entrance on 12th Avenue.
Opening hours
| Day | Morning | Afternoon |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 – 12:00 | 13:30 – 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 9:00 – 12:00 | 13:30 – 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 9:00 – 12:00 | 13:30 – 16:00 |
| Thursday | 9:00 – 12:00 | 13:30 – 16:00 |
| Friday | 9:00 – 12:00 | 13:30 – 16:00 |
| Saturday | — | — |
| Sunday | — | — |
Before you come
- Bring originals as well as copies
- Arrive ten minutes before your slot
- Photography is not permitted inside the hall
- Carry the appointment confirmation email
Emergency assistance
For urgent consular protection needs outside office hours, call the 24-hour hotline.
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Independent travel document assistance
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Independent service for travel and document paperwork. Not affiliated with any government, embassy or consular office.
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Written enquiries
Send consular questions by email; replies take three working days.
consular@consulate-newyork.exampleAppointment policy
Reschedule or cancel up to 48 hours before your slot. Late arrivals may be asked to return the next day.
FAQ
Questions before you apply
Still unsure? Use the enquiry form below and we will point you to the right service.
Enquiries
Ask about a service
Tell us which document you need and we will reply with the exact requirements.