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Jurisdiction Change — Effective June 29, 2024: Idaho, Montana and Wyoming were moved to the San Francisco Chinese Consulate. If you previously applied through Chicago or another consulate, your process has changed. You must now use SF — and our mail-in service handles it for you.
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Idaho · Montana · Wyoming · SF Consulate Agent · Added June 2024

China Visa for Idaho, Montana
& Wyoming — Mail-In Service

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中國簽證郵寄代辦服務

Since June 29, 2024, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming residents must apply for Chinese visas through the San Francisco Consulate — hundreds to over 1,000 miles away. No flight needed. Mail your passport to us and we handle the SF consulate drop-off. All fees included.

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New SF jurisdiction since June 2024 All fees included COVA guidance included Standard $449 · Express $494

What Changed for Idaho, Montana & Wyoming Residents

On June 29, 2024, the Chinese government officially adjusted its consulate jurisdiction map across the United States. Idaho, Montana and Wyoming were transferred to the San Francisco Chinese Consulate — the same consulate that serves Northern California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.

This matters because: if you applied for a Chinese visa before June 2024, you likely used a different consulate (often Chicago or Washington DC). That consulate is no longer your assigned jurisdiction. All future applications from these three states must go through SF at 1450 Laguna Street, San Francisco, CA 94115.

Already sent your application to the wrong consulate? If you submitted a COVA form selecting Chicago or another non-SF consulate, it will be rejected — COVA consulate selection cannot be changed after submission. Contact us before restarting. We guide Idaho, Montana and Wyoming applicants through the correct COVA setup at no extra charge.
Why were these states moved? The June 2024 jurisdiction update was a broad US-China diplomatic realignment affecting multiple consulates. Idaho, Montana and Wyoming had previously been split between different jurisdictions — the 2024 update consolidated all Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest states under SF. See our full SF jurisdiction guide for a complete state-by-state breakdown.

Your State at a Glance

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Idaho

SF Jurisdiction since June 2024

All Idaho residents — Boise, Idaho Falls, Nampa, Meridian, Twin Falls, Coeur d'Alene — must now submit China visa applications to the SF consulate.

Boise — 760 mi from SF Idaho Falls — 750 mi from SF Nampa — 760 mi from SF Coeur d'Alene — 940 mi from SF Twin Falls — 710 mi from SF
Round-trip flight Boise → SF: $200–$450 · Previously applied through: Chicago consulate
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Montana

SF Jurisdiction since June 2024

All Montana residents — Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman, Butte, Helena — must now submit to the SF consulate. Montana has no major commercial airports with direct SF service.

Billings — 1,060 mi from SF Missoula — 840 mi from SF Great Falls — 980 mi from SF Bozeman — 960 mi from SF Helena — 930 mi from SF
Round-trip flight Billings → SF: $350–$600+ with connections · Previously applied through: Chicago or Washington DC
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Wyoming

SF Jurisdiction since June 2024

All Wyoming residents — Cheyenne, Casper, Laramie, Gillette, Rock Springs — must now submit to the SF consulate. Wyoming has very limited commercial flight options to SF.

Cheyenne — 1,260 mi from SF Casper — 1,170 mi from SF Laramie — 1,230 mi from SF Gillette — 1,280 mi from SF Rock Springs — 1,050 mi from SF
Round-trip flight Cheyenne → SF: $400–$700+ with multiple connections · Previously applied through: Chicago or Washington DC

Apply from Idaho, Montana or Wyoming

Mail your passport from any post office — we handle the SF consulate and return it to your door. All fees included. No flight required.

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How China Visa Renewal by Mail Works

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    Complete COVA online — consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA/, mandatory since September 30, 2025. Critical: Select San Francisco as your consulate — not Chicago, not DC. This is the most common mistake for Idaho, Montana and Wyoming applicants since the 2024 jurisdiction change. Cannot be corrected after submission. We guide you through this.
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    Submit your application here — fill out our simple form at /apply. We reply within 1 business day with payment instructions and your mailing address.
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    Mail your passport — ship via USPS 2-Day Priority Mail with tracking from any post office in your state. Transit to our SF Bay Area office: 2–3 days from Boise, 3–4 days from Montana and Wyoming.
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    We handle San Francisco entirely — consulate drop-off at 1450 Laguna Street, processing, pickup, and tracked return shipping to your address. All fees included, nothing extra to pay.

→ Read the complete step-by-step mail-in process guide

Pricing — All-Inclusive for All Three States

Standard
$449
per applicant · Couples: $799
✓ All fees included
9–12 business days (from receipt)
Express
$494
per applicant · Couples: $849
✓ All fees included
7–10 business days (from receipt)

Everything is included: COVA guidance, SF consulate drop-off and pickup, consulate visa fee, and tracked return shipping. No hidden charges.

→ Compare Standard vs Express in detail

Processing Time

USPS from Idaho / Montana / Wyoming2–4 business days
Package receivedSame day
COVA pre-approval (consulate)2–7 business days
Consulate processing4 days (Standard) · 3 days (Express)
Return shipping to your state2–3 days (Standard) · 1–2 days (Express)
Total — Standard9–12 business days (from receipt)
Total — Express7–10 business days (from receipt)

→ Full 2026 processing timeline and SF consulate holiday schedule

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Idaho, Montana and Wyoming switch to the San Francisco consulate?
June 29, 2024. Before this date, residents of these states used different consulates (typically Chicago or Washington DC). The June 2024 jurisdiction update moved all three states to SF. If you applied before June 2024 and are renewing now, you must use the SF consulate — not your previous one.
I selected the wrong consulate in COVA — can I change it?
No. Once a COVA application is submitted, the consulate selection cannot be changed. You must start a completely new COVA application and select San Francisco. This is the single most common mistake for Idaho, Montana and Wyoming applicants. Contact us before starting COVA and we'll walk you through the correct setup to avoid having to restart.
Do I have to go to San Francisco in person?
No. The SF consulate accepts applications from authorized agents on your behalf. You mail your passport to us from anywhere in Idaho, Montana or Wyoming — we physically drop it off at 1450 Laguna Street, San Francisco, monitor processing, pick it up, and return it to your door via tracked mail. All fees included.

Ready? Apply from Your State Today

Whether you're in Boise, Billings, or Cheyenne — mail your passport from any post office and we handle the rest in San Francisco. Bilingual support in English and Mandarin. All fees included.

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