Chinese consulates in Missouri
Missouri is split between two consulates in practice but not on paper: the whole state reports to Chicago, from St Louis at 296 miles to Springfield at 512.
China divides the United States among four consulates general and the Embassy in Washington. Missouri falls to one of them, and only that one can accept an application from a resident here.
Which Chinese consulate covers Missouri?
Missouri belongs to the district of Chinese Consulate General in Chicago.
Cities in Missouri and their consulate
| City | Miles | Driving | Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis | 296 | 5 h 38 min | Chinese Consulate General in Chicago |
| Columbia | 400 | 7 h 40 min | Chinese Consulate General in Chicago |
| Independence | 509 | 9 h 46 min | Chinese Consulate General in Chicago |
| Kansas City | 511 | 9 h 41 min | Chinese Consulate General in Chicago |
| Springfield | 512 | 9 h 40 min | Chinese Consulate General in Chicago |
St Louis is the short trip at 296 miles; Springfield the long one at 512 miles. 5 places, 446 miles on average.
What you can settle without going to the consulate
- fill in the whole visa form and upload your documents on COVA, without leaving home
- get a U.S. apostille from your Secretary of State. The consulate stopped authenticating documents in November 2023
- check whether your trip qualifies for the 240-hour visa-free transit before you pay for any visa at all
The paperwork is done from home. The journey is for the document, not for the file.
Details verified on 10 September 2026.
Nothing here is official. Confirm any fee or rule with the office that will handle your file.
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