China Visa for Washington State Residents (2026)
Planning a trip to China from Washington State? Good news — you don't have to travel to a consulate to get your visa. Your application is handled by the Chinese Consulate-General in San Francisco, and we take care of that part for you, by mail, from anywhere in Washington State.
Which Chinese consulate covers Washington State?
China routes every application by your home state — not your birthplace or where you fly out of. Washington State falls under the Chinese Consulate-General in San Francisco. Your address sets it; send it to the wrong jurisdiction and it bounces straight back — one of the most common, most avoidable delays. We know the routing cold, whether you're in Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, and Bellevue.
No trip to the consulate required
The consulate doesn't take mailed applications from individuals anymore, and you can't just walk in without an appointment. That's the whole reason we're here. You mail us your passport, we coordinate the in-person submission and the trip back where available, and you stay home in Washington State the whole time.
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 Washington State 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.
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 San Francisco consulate
The San Francisco consulate also handles China visa applications from Wyoming, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento, Alaska. New to the process? Start with our China visa requirements guide.
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
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