I. Address:
3rd Floor, 500 Shatto Place, Los Angeles, CA 90020

1.By Public Transit:
Take Metro B Line and get off at Wilshire / Vermont Station.The Consulate is approximately a 6-minute walk from the station.
2.Driving Directions:
For GPS navigation, please search: “500 Shatto Place, CA 90020”
3.Parking Information:
The building housing the consular office does not offer public parking. Most nearby street parking is limited to 2-hour metered or restricted spaces, and specific time limits, availability, and restrictions may vary. Please refer to posted street signs for the most accurate information and pay accordingly to avoid penalties.
II.Contact Information:
For general information, please visit the “Consular Services” section on the homepage of this website.If you still have questions after reviewing the information, feel free to contact us:
1.Tel:1-(213) 348-1778
Live Service Hours:Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays),9:30 AM – 11:30 AM, and 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
If you hear continuous “beep” tones when transferring to a live representative, it means all agents are currently busy. Please try again later.
2.Email:La@csm.mfa.gov.cn (General inquiries),La_hr@csm.mfa.gov.cn (Urgent or humanitarian inquiries)
Note: Phone lines may be busy. To save time, you are welcome to email us, and we will respond as soon as possible.
III.Office Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (excluding public holidays; please refer to holiday notices)
You are encouraged to plan your visit wisely and avoid peak hours to reduce wait times. The consular windows typically experience higher volume during the following times:
1.Mondays and Fridays
2.The workday before and after extended holidays
3.Daily between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM
To minimize waiting, we recommend visiting during off-peak hours whenever possible.