China Visa Application and Requirements - Tourist Visas, Business Visas, Expedited Visas

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Regular $50.00

Rush $99.00

Tourist

Passport Requirements: Send us your original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). The Amendment pages in the back of the passport can't be used for visa stamp.

Visa Application Form: Two visa application forms per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application. Improperly completed forms may delay the processing of your visa.

Photo Requirements: One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph(s), in color, front view and with a plain/light background.

Proof of Departure: Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency, or copy of airline ticket or letter from travel agency.

Special Instructions: Applicants requesting Same Day service through the San Francisco office must provide an itinerary showing departure to China within 3 days.

Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply).

Fees

Consular Fee

Service Fee: - 24-Hours and same day processing are available for additional fees. Service fee for regular processing is $50.00. Rush service fee of $99.00 will be assessed for any attempts to process the visa in less than regular processing time.

Shipping Fees: The standard shipping method of completed documents is FedEx Overnight Service for which Travisa charges a fee of $21.95. Other shipping options are available when completing our Global Reservation Form.

Visa Validity: Single entry visas are to be used within 3 months of issue. Double entry visas can be issued for 3 or 6 months, but usually 3 months. Multiple entry visas are based on the invitation for either 6 or 12 months. Time allowed to stay in China is 30 days for most visas.

Visa Processing Time- Visas are usually processed in 5 working days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa.

Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Business

Photo Requirements: One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph(s), in color, front view and with a plain/light background.

Official Invitation: Please note the following specifications for each jurisdiction:

Washington, DC: A letter of invitation from the host company/inviting organization –OR- a business cover letter from your US employer/sponsoring company. Chicago: A letter of invitation from the host company/inviting organization.
Los Angeles: No letter of invitation from the host company/inviting organization is required.
San Francisco: Official invitation (Visa Notification) issued by the Chinese Provincial Government. The invitation must have the Chinese Municipal seal on it. The visa notification must be original. Copies are not accepted.
Houston: A letter of invitation from the host company/inviting organization.
New York: A letter of invitation from the host company/inviting organization stamped with a government municipal seal.

Proof of Departure: Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency, copy of airline ticket or a corporate letter stating travel plans. A signed letter on the travel agency’s letterhead confirming round-trip booking may also be submitted.

Business Letter: Letter from US based employer or sponsoring company, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant’s employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit to China. The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant, provide detailed contact information in host country, and specify the number of entries being requested. If a multiple entry visa is requested, this must be indicated in the business letter and tentative date of future travel must be provided.

Special Instructions: Applicants requesting Same Day service through the San Francisco office must provide an itinerary showing departure to China within 3 days.

Visa Validity: Visas are issued for single, double or multiple entries according to application request and supporting documents. Length of stay is generally up to 30 days, but longer stays can be issued at the discretion of the Consular officer.

transit

Proof of Departure: Confirmed round-trip airline ticket.

Crew

Photo Requirements: One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
Applicants within San Francisco jurisdiction: two photos are required.

Business Letter: Letter from employer (i.e. airline) or sponsoring company, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant’s employment status/position held in the company, employee number, and clearly stating that the applicant requires a visa as a crew member.

Hotel Confirmation: A copy of confirmed hotel and/or cruise reservation(s.) If staying in various hotels, please provide copies of each reservation. A letter from inviting family member or friend is required if they are providing accommodations to the applicant.
Applicants within Chicago and Houston jurisdiction: If a family member is providing accommodations to the applicant, a letter and Certificate of Kinship (showing relationship) from the inviting family member is required. A copy of the inviter’s passport and valid visa/residence permit (if non-Chinese citizen) must be provided.

Other: Applicants within Los Angeles jurisdiction: Original Crew ID must be submitted.

Other Requirements: Applicants requesting a multiple entry visa to China must provide a letter stating the need for a multiple entry visa and the dates of future travel to the country.

Special Instructions: Applicants requesting Same Day service through the San Francisco office must provide an itinerary showing departure to China within 3 days.

Visa Validity: Visas are issued based on the consulate’s discretion.

Visa Processing Time- Visas are usually processed in 3 working days.

Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

student:

Photo Requirements: One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph(s), in color, front view and with a plain/light background.

Official Invitation: An approved Foreign Student Application Form (JW101 or JW202) issued by the Chinese unit, and an enrollment letter from the Chinese school.

Special Instructions: Applicants requesting Same Day service through the San Francisco office must provide an itinerary showing departure to China within 3 days.

Fees

Consular Fee

Service Fee: - 24-Hours and same day processing are available for additional fees. Service fee for regular processing is $80.00. Rush service fee of $160.00 will be assessed for any attempts to process the visa in less than regular processing time.

Shipping Fees: The standard shipping method of completed documents is FedEx Overnight Service for which Travisa charges a fee of $21.95. Other shipping options are available when completing our Global Reservation Form.er shipping options are available when completing our Global Reservation Form

Visa Validity: Visas are issued based on the consulate’s discretion.

Visa Processing Time- Visas are usually processed in 3 working days.

Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

teacher:

Photo Requirements: One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph(s), in color, front view and with a plain/light background.

Other Forms: Visa Notification issued by an authorized Chinese unit (usually the Foreign Affairs Office of the local government.)

Other Requirements: Please submit either one of the following documents:
1) Original Work Permit for Aliens issued by the Chinese Ministry of Labor and Social Security and its copy.
2) Original Foreign Expert's Working Permit issued by the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs.

Special Instructions: Applicants requesting Same Day service through the San Francisco office must provide an itinerary showing departure to China within 3 days.

Fees

Consular Fee

Service Fee: - 24-Hours and same day processing are available for additional fees. Service fee for regular processing is $50.00. Rush service fee of $99.00 will be assessed for any attempts to process the visa in less than regular processing time.

Shipping Fees: The standard shipping method of completed documents is FedEx Overnight Service for which Travisa charges a fee of $21.95. Other shipping options are available when completing our Global Reservation Form.er shipping options are available when completing our Global Reservation Form

Visa Validity: Applicants traveling for "Teaching" purposes will be issued a work visa (Z Type) valid for three months from date of issuance and allowing one entry into the country. The holder of a (Z) visa shall go through residential formalities in the local public security department within thirty days of entry into China.

diplomatic:
1	Passport Requirements: Send us your original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). The Amendment pages in the back of the passport can't be used for visa stamp.
2	Visa Application Form: Two visa application forms per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application. Improperly completed forms may delay the processing of your visa.
3	Photo Requirements: One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph(s), in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
4	Other Forms: Official Letter of Support from the US Department of State.
4	Proof of Departure: Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency, and/or copy of airline ticket. Applicants within Houston jurisdiction must provide a copy of airline ticket.
5	Hotel Confirmation: A copy of confirmed hotel and/or cruise reservation(s.) If staying in various hotels, please provide copies of each reservation. A letter from inviting family member or friend is required if they are providing accommodations to the applicant. Applicants within Chicago and Houston jurisdiction: If a family member is providing accommodations to the applicant, a letter and Certificate of Kinship (showing relationship) from the inviting family member is required. A copy of the inviter’s passport and valid visa/residence permit (if non-Chinese citizen) must be provided.
	Official Invitation: Letter of invitation (Visa Notification Letter) issued by the Chinese Provincial Government. The invitation must have the Chinese Municipal seal on it. Please note the following specifications for each jurisdiction: Chicago and Washington, DC: A copy of the invitation is acceptable. An original is not necessary. Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco: The letter of invitation must be original. Copies are not accepted. Houston: A colored scanned copy is acceptable. Otherwise an original is required.
6	Special Instructions: Applicants requesting Same Day service through the San Francisco office must provide an itinerary showing departure to China within 3 days.
7	Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply).
8	Fees Consular Fee Service Fee: - 24-Hours and same day processing are available for additional fees. Service fee for regular processing is $50.00. Rush service fee of $99.00 will be assessed for any attempts to process the visa in less than regular processing time. Shipping Fees: The standard shipping method of completed documents is FedEx Overnight Service for which Travisa charges a fee of $21.95. Other shipping options are available when completing our Global Reservation Form.er shipping options are available when completing our Global Reservation Form
	Visa Validity: Single entry visas are to be used within 3 months of issue. Double entry visas can be issued for 3 or 6 months, but usually 3 months. Multiple entry visas are based on the invitation for either 6 or 12 months. Time allowed to stay in China is 30 days for most visas.
	Visa Processing Time- Visas are usually processed in 5working days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa. Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.



Complete and print out all forms. Check all information for accuracy. Mail the Global Reservation Form with all of the items above to Travisa. Processing for China is available in the following location(s):
Residents of these states: ENFORCING JURISDICTION AS OF 5/15/08 Washington, DC, Delaware, Idaho, Kentucky, Maryland, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennesse, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
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Travisa - Washington, DC 1731 21st. St. NW Washington, DC 20009 Tel: (202) 463-6166 Fax: (202) 293-1112 Travisa - Washington

Residents of these states: ENFORCING JURISDICTION Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin.
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Travisa - Chicago 120 S. State Street, Unit 3 Chicago, IL 60603 Tel: (312) 332-1161 Tel: (800) 766-0608 Fax: (312) 332-1163 Travisa - Chicago

Residents of these states: NOT ENFORCING JURISDICTION Arizona, Southern California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Pacific Islands.
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Travisa - Los Angeles 5455 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 716 Los Angeles, CA 90036 Tel: (323)932-7300 Fax: (323)9327304 Travisa - Los Angeles

Residents of these states: ENFORCING JURISDICTION Alaska, Northern California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
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Travisa - San Francisco 41 Sutter St., Ste 214 San Francisco, CA 94104 Tel: (415) 837-0771 Tel: (800) 421-5468 Fax: (415) 837-0775 Travisa - San Francisco

Residents of these states: NOT ENFORCING JURISDICTION Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
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Travisa - New York 290 5th Avenue, 4th Floor New York, NY 10001 Tel: (212) 613-2223 Fax: (212) 613-2287 Travisa - New York

Residents of these states: ENFORCING JURISDICTION Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas.
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Travisa - Houston 4550 Post Oak Place, Suite 251 Houston, TX 77027 Tel: (713)961-3500 Fax: (713)961-3506 Travisa - Houston