【Address and Parking】

The Visa Office is located on the 3rd Floor, 500 Shatto Place, Los Angeles, CA 90020.

Public parking is not available in the building where the Visa Office is located. Limited street parking is available in the surrounding area, most of which are restricted to a maximum of two hours. Parking availability, time restrictions, and other parking rules may vary depending on the time and location. Nearby public parking lots also differ in fees and opening hours.

You are strongly encouraged to plan your transportation in advance and comply with all posted parking regulations.

【Office Hours】

The Visa Office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., excluding public holidays. For information on office closures during holidays, please refer to the “2026 Holiday Schedule for the Visa and Passport Office of the Chinese Consulate General in LA”.

In general, Mondays, Fridays, and the business days immediately preceding and following long holiday periods are peak days. You are encouraged to plan your visits accordingly to minimize waiting times.

【Self-Service Ticket Collection】

Upon entering the Visa Office, please proceed to the self-service ticketing kiosk and select the ticket category corresponding to the consular service you apply for. Applicants are responsible for selecting the correct service category. Tickets obtained under an incorrect category will not be accepted at the window. You will be required to obtain a new ticket and wait for your number to be called again.

【Photography, Photocopying, and Printing Services】

The Visa Office does not authorize or designate any specific agency for photography and assumes no responsibility for whether photo quality meets application requirements. Any fees charged for the services such as photography, photocopying, and printing are independent of the Visa Office. For the convenience of applicants, a self-service photocopier operated by an independent rental company is available on the premises. You may use the photocopier at your own discretion. Any questions, concerns, or billing disputes related to the use of the photocopier should be directed to the company responsible for its operation.

【Important Notice Regarding Third-Party Agents】

The Visa Office does not authorize or designate any agencies or individuals to act on its behalf in providing consular services. Applicants should remain vigilant against fraudulent or misleading claims by third parties purporting to represent the Chinese Consulate General or Visa Office and charging excessive service fees.

Due to differences in the quality of services provided by different third-party agents, the following risks may arise, including but not limited to: missed notifications, requests for supplementary materials not being communicated in a timely manner, delays in processing times, loss of documents during mailing, unauthorized disclosure of personal information. Please reasonably assess the risks and exercise caution when selecting an agent.