The San Francisco Chinese consulate has been taking longer than usual to approve online visa applications. On average it has taken 5 business days for the consulate to approve the application. However, right now, recent cases are still under review after 8+ business...

Due to a significant winter storm affecting multiple regions across the country, all major mail carriers are experiencing shipping delays. These disruptions may affect the delivery of documents, including passports and visa-related materials. As a result, processing...

Please be advised that Chinese consulates across the US will be closed in observance of the Spring Festival 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 passport agency will be closed January 29th for staff development. There will be no passport submissions or pickups on this day. Let us know if this conflicts with your upcoming travel plans (415) 693-0330. -Visa Network Team

Visa Network, the Passport Agency and Consular offices will be closed Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be no passport or visa processes this day. - Visa Network Team (415) 693-0330

Notice: The Japan Consulate will be closed from 12/25/25 to 01/02/26. The Passport Agency will be closed 12/24/25 to 12/26/25. -Visa Network Team