China visa Requirements Visa required
 
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China visa application form
 
Mail all the paperwork to:

Us Passport Service Guide
2021 Fillmore street,
San Francisco, CA 94115
1-415-229-3210

Return shipping options:

- FREE - Include Your Postage
- PICK-UP - I will come to pick-up in Person
- $15.00 - FedEx Express Saver (3-4 days)
- $20.00 - FedEx Standard Overnight
- $25.00 - FedEx Priority Overnight
- $39.00 - FedEx SATURDAY Priority
- $39.00 - FedEx Standard Overnight to AK, HI
- $39.00+ - FedEx INTL. Priority Overnight
 
Mail us the following documents:

1.

 Valid U.S./Non-US Passport
  You have to MAIL us your current valid and signed US/non-us passport. Passport should be valid at least SIX (6) months after your intended arrival to China. Also, you should make sure you have at least ONE completely blank page for visas in your passport. Amendment pages (pages 22, 23 and 24) do not count.
If your passport is about to expire or needs more pages, please obtain new, renew or add pages to Your passport.

2.

 ONE (1) Passport-Style Photograph
  It must be 2x2 inches in size. We always recommend using a professional photographer to avoid delays.You can choose to submit digitized photo to us via email: orders@travelvisapro.com (in subject line put travelers first and last names). Additional $10 Photo Printing FEE will be added to your request. NOTE: Photo must be high resolution, clear, and provide proper contrast and white background for it to be accepted by the consulate.

3.

 Business Letter (for business visas)
  Please provide a business letter, which includes: (Sample Business Letter)
  • The name of a reference/visiting firm in China.
  • Detailed explanation of the nature of business to be performed as well as duration of stay.
  • Company guarantee of financial responsibility for all travel expenses incurred by you.
  • The letter must be on company letterhead.
  • The letter must specify the visa validity and number of entries, the applicant is asking for.

4.

 Letter of Invitation from company in China (for business visas)
  A business letter of responsibility from your partner in China is required:
  • The letter must be addressed to the Embassy of China.
  • The letter must explain the nature or purpose of business and the duration of the proposed business trip.
  • The letter must state the name as well as the addresses of individuals, departments and organizations in China you intend to visit.

5.

 FOR NON-US PASSPORT HOLDERS: Completed Supplemental Form (Click for Download PDF form):
  Each NON-US citizen must complete and mail us the Supplemental Form (Click for Download PDF form) .

6.

 Non-US Passport Holders (proof of your legal status in the USA)
  Please provide a proof of your legal status in the USA (i.e. copy of your green card (front and back), valid visa, I-20, IAP-66, etc.). San Francisco and Los Angeles applicants MUST provide ORIGINAL GREEN CARD (not copy).

7.

 FOR APPLICANTS BORN IN CHINA, HONG-KONG, TAIWAN
  If you were born in China, Hong-Kong, or Taiwan, please do not forget to provide the following:
  • Put your name in Chinese characters on the application.
  • Put your city of birth on the application.
  • Provide copy of your Naturalization/Citizenship certificate.
  • Provide copy of your previous Chinese visa or your original expired Chinese passport.

8.

 Copy of Crew Member ID (for Crew visas ONLY)
  Please provide a clear copy of front and back of your Crew Member Badge/ID

9.

 Flight/Vessel Crew Visa Cover Letter (for Crew visas ONLY)
  Please provide a formal cover letter issued by the airline or shipping company. The letter should ask for Crew Visa and include: (Sample Crew Visa Cover Letter)
  • Company guarantee of financial responsibility for all travel expenses incurred by you.
  • Reference the name of flight/vessel members, departure/arrival port(s) and date(s) as well as flight/aircraft/vessel number(s).
  • Details of the purpose of vessel/flight(s) as well as duration of stay.
  • A closing signature (someone other than the applicants).
  • Be written on company’s stationary.

10.

 Emergency/Rush service shipping advice.
  We encourage you to use FedEx "FIRST AM OVERNIGHT" Service for Emergency/Rush orders, so we could submit your application same day. If you use other Morning delivery and the package comes late, we won't be able to submit your order on the same day.

Additional China visa information:
CHINA DOCUMENTS’ LEGALIZATION Affidavit of Single Status - click here for more info

MULTIPLE-ENTRY VISA NOTE You can request MULTIPLE-ENTRY visas, but we cannot guarantee them. It is up to the consulate to decide on Number of Entries and Visa Validity.

SPECIAL NOTE: You must enter China within validity of visa. Generally, you can stay in China up 30 days at a time. If you wish to remain in China longer, please let us know at the time when you apply. We can request consular official to extend it.

APPLICANTS UNDER 18: must provide copy of birth certificate and passport copy of each non-travelling parent/guardian.

CERTAIN OCCUPATIONS: Applicants whose titles are Journalist, Writer, or Media Person or who are in the military should write statement explaining their purpose of trip to China in details to avoid delays.

NON-US PASSPORT HOLDERS: If you're non-US passport holder, you'll pay different consular fees for visas:
  • The visa fee for Single-Entry is $30.
  • The visa fee for Double-Entry is $45.
  • The visa fee for Multiple-Entry is $90.
  • Next Day service fee is additional $20.
  • Same Day service is extra $30.

FRENCH PASSPORT HOLDERS: If a citizen of France, China consulate does not offer EXPEDITING service for visas. You also need to provide the following documents in addition to all above requirements:
  • Copy of hotel reservation.
  • Copy of flight itinerary.
  • Copy of proof of health insurance.
 
China visa fees for US citizens.
 
Type of visa / processing time Valid up to Processing Time Consular fee Service fee Total cost
Tourist double 6 months 8 days $140.00 $49 $189.00
Tourist multiple 12 months 8 days $140.00 $49 $189.00
Tourist single 3 months 8 days $140.00 $49 $189.00
Tourist multiple 12 months 5-6 days $140.00 $59 $199.00
Tourist single 3 months 5-6 days $140.00 $59 $199.00
Tourist double 6 months 5-6 days $140.00 $59 $199.00
Tourist single 3 months 3 days $160.00 $79 $239.00
Tourist double 6 months 3 days $160.00 $79 $239.00
Tourist multiple 12 months 3 days $160.00 $79 $239.00
Tourist double 6 months next day $160.00 $99 $259.00
Tourist multiple 12 months next day $160.00 $99 $259.00
Tourist single 3 months next day $160.00 $99 $259.00
Tourist single 3 months same day (unavailable in DC and Houston offices) $170.00 $169 $339.00
Tourist multiple 12 months same day (unavailable in DC and Houston offices) $170.00 $169 $339.00
Tourist double 6 months same day (unavailable in DC and Houston offices) $170.00 $169 $339.00
Crew single 3 months 8 days $140.00 $49 $189.00
Crew double 6 months 8 days $140.00 $49 $189.00
Crew multiple 12 months 8 days $140.00 $49 $189.00
Crew multiple 12 months 5-6 days $140.00 $59 $199.00
Crew single 3 months 5-6 days $140.00 $59 $199.00
Crew double 6 months 5-6 days $140.00 $59 $199.00
Crew single 3 months 3 days $160.00 $79 $239.00
Crew multiple 12 months 3 days $160.00 $79 $239.00
Crew double 6 months 3 days $160.00 $79 $239.00
Crew multiple 12 months next day $160.00 $99 $259.00
Crew double 6 months next day $160.00 $99 $259.00
Crew single 3 months next day $160.00 $99 $259.00
Crew single 3 months same day (unavailable in DC and Houston offices) $170.00 $169 $339.00
Crew multiple 12 months same day (unavailable in DC and Houston offices) $170.00 $169 $339.00
Crew double 6 months same day (unavailable in DC and Houston offices) $170.00 $169 $339.00
Business double 3 months 8 days $140.00 $49 $189.00
Business multiple 12 months 8 days $140.00 $49 $189.00
Business single 3 months 8 days $140.00 $49 $189.00
Business single 3 months 5-6 days $140.00 $59 $199.00
Business double 3 months 5-6 days $140.00 $59 $199.00
Business multiple 12 months 5-6 days $140.00 $59 $199.00
Business single 3 months 3 days $160.00 $79 $239.00
Business double 3 months 3 days $160.00 $79 $239.00
Business multiple 12 months 3 days $160.00 $79 $239.00
Business single 3 months next day $160.00 $99 $259.00
Business double 3 months next day $160.00 $99 $259.00
Business multiple 12 months next day $160.00 $99 $259.00
Business single 3 months same day (unavailable in DC and Houston offices) $170.00 $169 $339.00
Business double 3 months same day (unavailable in DC and Houston offices) $170.00 $169 $339.00
Business multiple 12 months same day (unavailable in DC and Houston offices) $170.00 $169 $339.00
 
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