China Visa in New York City (2026)
The Chinese Consulate-General sits right in Manhattan — but you still can't just walk in, and individuals can't mail applications directly. We handle the submission for you, so a New York visa doesn't eat your week.
Your consulate: New York City
New York City (and all of New York State, plus much of the Northeast) is served by the Chinese Consulate-General in Manhattan. Jurisdiction follows your home address — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island all route here. Close as it is, the consulate is appointment-only and won't accept individual mail-ins.
We handle the submission
You don't need an appointment or a day off. You get your passport to us, we coordinate the in-person submission and the return where available, and you carry on with your week.
How it works
Complete the intake form at chinavisa.getmypassports.com — pick your service and pay.
Ship us your passport with the prepaid FedEx label we send you after reviewing your form.
We submit it in person at the consulate — they don't accept mailed applications, so that's the part you're hiring us for.
Your passport comes home — tracked FedEx back to your door once the authorities finish their decision.
The Chinese government makes the approval call and sets the timeline — we just make sure your paperwork shows up right the first time.
2026 is a good year to go
Two things are working in your favor: China cut the visa fee to $140 and dropped fingerprinting for most short-term visits (tourist, business, family) — both in place through December 31, 2026. For most New York travelers, that's a simpler, cheaper application than it's been in years.
Simple pricing
Full Service — $499. Consulate fee included, your COVA application completed for you, photo editing, in-person drop-off and pick-up at the consulate, and FedEx Express shipping both ways.
Drop-Off & Pick-Up — $399. Consulate fee included, in-person drop-off and pick-up at the consulate, and FedEx Express shipping both ways (you complete the application).
Application Assistance Only — $199. We help you prepare your own application correctly.
Want the numbers first? See our full China visa cost breakdown for 2026 — the flat
Simple pricing
Full Service — $499. Consulate fee included, your COVA application completed for you, photo editing, in-person drop-off and pick-up at the consulate, and FedEx Express shipping both ways.
Drop-Off & Pick-Up — $399. Consulate fee included, in-person drop-off and pick-up at the consulate, and FedEx Express shipping both ways (you complete the application).
Application Assistance Only — $199. We help you prepare your own application correctly.
40 consulate fee plus exactly what each service tier includes.
Get My Passports is a private company that provides passport and visa application assistance and courier coordination where available. We're not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Government authorities make all approval decisions and control official processing times. Our service fees are separate from government fees.
Also served by the New York consulate
The New York consulate also handles China visa applications from Philadelphia, Boston, Columbus, New York, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire. New to the process? Start with our China visa requirements guide. Browse every location in our China visa directory by state and city. For pricing and to get started, see our China visa service.
Ready to start your China visa?
Complete the quick intake form at chinavisa.getmypassports.com and choose your service. We'll review it and send you a prepaid FedEx label to ship us your passport — then we submit it in person at the consulate (they don't accept mailed applications — that's what you're hiring us for).
FAQ
There's a Chinese consulate in NYC — can't I just go myself?
Which areas does the New York consulate cover?
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