Chinese consulates in South Dakota
South Dakota belongs to Chicago, from Sioux Falls at 575 miles to Rapid City at 913.
China divides the United States among four consulates general and the Embassy in Washington. South Dakota falls to one of them, and only that one can accept an application from a resident here.
Which Chinese consulate covers South Dakota?
South Dakota belongs to the district of Chinese Consulate General in Chicago.
Cities in South Dakota and their consulate
| City | Miles | Driving | Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 575 | 10 h 31 min | Chinese Consulate General in Chicago |
| Aberdeen | 701 | 13 h 20 min | Chinese Consulate General in Chicago |
| Rapid City | 913 | 15 h 50 min | Chinese Consulate General in Chicago |
3 cities, from Sioux Falls (575 miles) to Rapid City (913 miles). Mean distance: 730 miles.
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
Whatever you are applying for, the form is filled in online and only the passport travels, and somebody else can carry it for you.
Details verified on 10 September 2026.
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