Notice: Passport Agency Closed 5/25 and 5/28 The San Francisco Passport Agency will be closed 5/25 for Memorial Day and 5/28 for staff development. There will be no passport processing these days. Normal operations will resume after the closures.

Notice: Visa Network closed 5/25 Visa Network and government agencies will be closed Monday May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Normal business activities will resume the following day. Thank you.

The Chinese Consulate in San Francisco is currently experiencing longer-than-usual review times for visa applications. At this time, the estimated turnaround time for visa approvals and issuance is approximately 3–4 weeks, which is a delay compared to standard...

Please be advised that Chinese consulates across the US will be closed in observance of the Chinese Labor Day holiday. Additionally, most companies in China will be closed for approximately two weeks during this period. As a result, no invitation letters for visa...

The current turnaround time for Korean visas is about 3 weeks. If you have upcoming travel to Korea that requires a visa, we advise applying early to allow extra time for processing. Please contact our office with any questions or concerns (415) 693-0330.

Normal processing times for Chinese visas have resumed at the San Francisco Consulate. The SF consulate was previously experiencing long delays for visa application approvals and visa stamping. For business visas, the consulate takes roughly 5 business days to approve...