Chinese consulates in Arkansas
Arkansas lost its nearby consulate when Houston closed. Fayetteville, in the northwest corner, is now 1,195 miles from Washington.
For anyone living in Arkansas, the first thing to settle is not the form but the office: an application from outside a district is refused.
Which Chinese consulate covers Arkansas?
Officially and without ambiguity: Arkansas → Chinese Embassy in Washington.
Until 24 July 2020 Arkansas was served from the Chinese Consulate General in Houston. That office was ordered closed and never reopened, which is why the journey from here is now what it is.
Cities in Arkansas and their consulate
| City | Miles | Driving | Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | 936 | 17 h 24 min | Chinese Embassy in Washington |
| Little Rock | 1,014 | 18 h 36 min | Chinese Embassy in Washington |
| Fort Smith | 1,165 | 21 h 8 min | Chinese Embassy in Washington |
| Fayetteville | 1,195 | 21 h 37 min | Chinese Embassy in Washington |
The spread in Arkansas is wide: Jonesboro at 936 miles against Fayetteville at 1,195 miles, averaging 1,078 miles over 4 places.
What you can settle without going to the consulate
- book nothing: since October 2023 the five offices take walk-ins and there is no appointment to make
- send someone else to hand in your passport and to pick it up for you
- fill in the whole visa form and upload your documents on COVA, without leaving home
Nothing here needs an appointment, so the only thing to plan is the drive.
Details verified on 10 September 2026.
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