Apr 17, 2026
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...
Apr 17, 2026
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.
Apr 2, 2026
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...
Mar 3, 2026
Update: Changes to Our Chinese Visa Application Process We would like to inform all clients of an important update to the way we handle Chinese visa applications. Previously, applicants were required to: Create their own account in the Chinese visa online system...
Feb 23, 2026
We want to provide an important update regarding visa processing times at the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in San Francisco. Processing delays are continuing, and approval times are now extending beyond 15+ business days in many recent...
Feb 4, 2026
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...
