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Consulate General of the People's Republic of China
Embassy or Consulate
Los Angeles
"Make sure you follow all instructions for visa application form."(5 Tips)
"This is like the DMV except you can't make an appointment."(2 Tips)
"extra $30 to the application and skip the line!"(4 Tips)
"public parking spot at the metro station on Wilshire"(5 Tips)
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Emila ShaffyAugust 31, 2018Make sure you follow all instructions for visa application form. Or you will have to make several unnecessary trips.👌♥️
TrishOctober 29, 2014website is not up to date so even if you think you have everything required, you don't. bring cash (for printing fees) and make sure you have digital copies preferably ready to email.
PHRESHAIRApril 5, 2017Come with photocopies of everything, passport photo, invite letter, hotel and flights booked. Expect 24 hour turn around. Welcome to China.
Iris Y.August 28, 2014Lots of people but the wait is never long. No need to come early but make sure you come before 2pm. They lock the doors. Service is very efficient and fast if somewhat abrupt. Forms updated online.Upvoted Mar 14
shuran WangAugust 13, 2014You can't make an appointment,and please leave yourself sometime cause you might need to find a parking spot, that ain't easy
Istvan SzukacsNovember 22, 2012Surprised how quickly I could progress with my visa. This is way faster and smoother than getting us one. The lady was just smiling and telling me to fill out the missing fields with pretty funny Eng.
Andrew YipApril 27, 2011Around the February-March, a lot of Chinese pensioners will be at the consulate to be interviewed so that they can continue to receive benefits. It will be packed. Go early. Read the parking signs.- ShayApril 10, 2013Don't have time? Go down the hall, add an extra $30 to the application and skip the line! Add $20 and you'll get it with FedEx at your house. #RipCity
With all biz & $$, I believe u can hire someone to update the website. Last update 2011? Stop wasting people's life by downloading the old forms online & come fill out ur updated forms in the office.- shinnygogoDecember 6, 2014No parking. Need to park on the street or there is a public parking spot at the metro station on Wilshire
Weishan WangAugust 23, 2012They are really impatient,The place is always packed! Get your number early!
- Chris SobolewskiJune 11, 2013Leave yourself some time. This is like the DMV except you can't make an appointment.
Sean MillerFebruary 18, 2015Doors are locked at 2pm to get in line for a Visa. Make sure you get here early in the morning.- Not because you can process the paper works=you are qualified to work at Chinese Embassy. Ladies who work here, Stop being rude and impatient. You represent China. It hurts to type this as a Chinese.
Cash and checks not accepted, if you need photos and copies there is a travel agency down the hall. Passport photos are 10$ bucks yikes
e aFebruary 28, 2012Warning the Visa Application is not current! You must use the application available at the consulate- Get close to the window before your number is called because if you don't they will skip you
Look for free street parking on Westmoreland or the latter half of 5th.
Jack CurryMarch 1, 2011Just like the DMV…except faster. Be sure to pick up any forms at the front door
More tips on Yelp. Check them out before you come.
Cynthia ChangSeptember 8, 2010Always packed with people. Expect at least 1-2 hrs wait. They close their doors at 2pm, but continue working until ~5pm.
They no longer accept cash or checks, visa MasterCard money order or cashers check only.
Gaia DempseyMay 23, 2011It closes at 2pm now, not 3. Visa processing takes about 4-5 days without a rush order.- They are fast, but not very patient even on a slow day.
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Consulate General of the People's Republic of China
500 Shatto Pl (at W 5th St)
Los Angeles, CA 90020
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Los Angeles, CA 90020
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