China - Private - Economy Service: Visa Requirements
Single Entry / Visa Valid for 90 days
1Required Documents
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Valid Passport
Provide your SIGNED passport. Your passport must be signed on the appropriate line. (For US citizens the line is located on the page following your information page). The passport must be valid with an expiration date greater than six (6) months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for. Passport must have sufficient blank pages (at least 2 pages) for any visa stamps. These pages must say VISAS at the top of the page.
If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with renewing a US Passport or obtain a new US Passport from us prior to obtaining the visa.
(Important Note: Keep a copy of your passport biographical information page for your records) -
Passport Copy
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Completed China Visa Application
Download, print, fully complete and sign one copy of the China visa application form.
The China application form must:
- Be completed online in a PDF reader (or typed). Handwritten applications WILL NOT be accepted.
- Be printed single-sided
- Use your full name exactly as it appears in your passport.
- Be signed in BLUE ink in the middle of page 4 (Section 4.1)
- Every question on the application must be answered, please answer NONE or N/A if the question does not apply to you.
- WHEN PRINTING PLEASE MAKE SURE THE TOP AND BOTTOM PORTIONS OF THE APPLICATION IS NOT CUTOFF.
Please take the time to review the China Visa Application Guide, which will assist you in completing the four page application.
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Passport Photo
You must provide 1 passport photo. They must be taken at an official passport photo provider (pharmacy, Costco, post office) and should not be taken and printed via a home photo printer.
Your photo must have your head centered in the photo, with a neutral expression, and no jewelry whatsoever. If you wear glasses they must not obstruct your eye color or have a glare/reflection. The background must be white.
Photos that do not meet these standards will be rejected which will delay the process.
The strict photo requirements can be viewed by clicking on this link: Chinese Visa Photo Requirements
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Business Letter
A business letter of responsibility from your employer/sponsor in the United States.
The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of China", and signed by a senior manager. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
- State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.).
- Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
- Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
- A closing signature by the manager (someone other than the applicant).
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Personal Invitation
If visiting friends or family, you must provide a letter of invitation from the host in China.
The letter must be signed and should be address to the “Consulate of China, Visa Section.” The letter must contain the following information:
• Personal information of the applicant: Name, gender, date of birth, and passport details
• Details of the visit: Dates, purpose, places to visit, and places of accommodation
• Details of the inviting party: Name, address, phone number, and relationship to the applicant
You will also need to provide a copy the host’s Chinese ID(both front and back sides), or, if they are not a citizen of China, copies of their China residence permit and their national passport’s information pages. -
Proof of Kinship
If applicant is visiting family members (spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons/daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, and parents-in-law), please provide the ORIGINAL and photocopy of certification of kinship showing relationship of family members between applicant and inviting individual. These can include marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by the Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship.
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Proof of State Residency
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Applicant of Chinese Origin
Applicants born in China must include a copy of a previous Chinese visa or their last original Chinese passport, along with one completed and signed Chinese Particulars Form .
Additionally, please make sure the Chinese Name field is completed on the Chinese visa application form in Chinese characters.
If your current name differs from your birth name, you will be required to show proof of how your name was changed. This may include an notarized copy of a court order or a notarized adoption decree. If your name was changed unofficially, your application may be rejected. Please note the Consulate has ultimate authority on what they will and will not accept.
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Passport Photo
You must provide 1 passport photo. They must be taken at an official passport photo provider (pharmacy, Costco, post office) and should not be taken and printed via a home photo printer.
Your photo must have your head centered in the photo, with a neutral expression, and no jewelry whatsoever. If you wear glasses they must not obstruct your eye color or have a glare/reflection. The background must be white.
Photos that do not meet these standards will be rejected which will delay the process.
The strict photo requirements can be viewed by clicking on this link: Chinese Visa Photo Requirements
2Consular and Service Fees
| # | Detail | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consulate Fee | $145 |
| 2 | Service Fee | $99 |
3Ship Documents
1.) Place the above mentioned documents in a FedEx Letter.
2.) Send the FedEx Letter to us at :
Passports and Visas.com
Attn: Processing
8400 EAST CRESCENT PARKWAY,
Suite 600
Greenwood Village, Colorado
80111
The expected processing time for this visa application is 9 business days.
Please note that processing times, fees, and requirements are based on government rules and are subject to change without notice.
1Gather Documentation for a China Visa
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1. Valid Passport
Provide your SIGNED passport. Your passport must be signed on the appropriate line. (For US citizens the line is located on the page following your information page). The passport must be valid with an expiration date greater than six (6) months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for. Passport must have sufficient blank pages (at least 2 pages) for any visa stamps. These pages must say VISAS at the top of the page.
If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with renewing a US Passport or obtain a new US Passport from us prior to obtaining the visa.
(Important Note: Keep a copy of your passport biographical information page for your records)
1. Passport Copy
Please provide one clear copy of your passport's information page.
1. Completed China Visa Application
Download, print, fully complete and sign one copy of the China visa application form.
The China application form must:
- Be completed online in a PDF reader (or typed). Handwritten applications WILL NOT be accepted.
- Be printed single-sided
- Use your full name exactly as it appears in your passport.
- Be signed in BLUE ink in the middle of page 4 (Section 4.1)
- Every question on the application must be answered, please answer NONE or N/A if the question does not apply to you.
- WHEN PRINTING PLEASE MAKE SURE THE TOP AND BOTTOM PORTIONS OF THE APPLICATION IS NOT CUTOFF.
Please take the time to review the China Visa Application Guide, which will assist you in completing the four page application.
1. Passport Photo
You must provide 1 passport photo. They must be taken at an official passport photo provider (pharmacy, Costco, post office) and should not be taken and printed via a home photo printer.
Your photo must have your head centered in the photo, with a neutral expression, and no jewelry whatsoever. If you wear glasses they must not obstruct your eye color or have a glare/reflection. The background must be white.
Photos that do not meet these standards will be rejected which will delay the process.
The strict photo requirements can be viewed by clicking on this link: Chinese Visa Photo Requirements
1. Business Letter
A business letter of responsibility from your employer/sponsor in the United States.
The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of China", and signed by a senior manager. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
- State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.).
- Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
- Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
- A closing signature by the manager (someone other than the applicant).
1. Personal Invitation
If visiting friends or family, you must provide a letter of invitation from the host in China.
The letter must be signed and should be address to the “Consulate of China, Visa Section.” The letter must contain the following information:
• Personal information of the applicant: Name, gender, date of birth, and passport details
• Details of the visit: Dates, purpose, places to visit, and places of accommodation
• Details of the inviting party: Name, address, phone number, and relationship to the applicant
You will also need to provide a copy the host’s Chinese ID(both front and back sides), or, if they are not a citizen of China, copies of their China residence permit and their national passport’s information pages.
1. Proof of Kinship
If applicant is visiting family members (spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons/daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, and parents-in-law), please provide the ORIGINAL and photocopy of certification of kinship showing relationship of family members between applicant and inviting individual. These can include marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by the Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship.
1. Proof of State Residency
A copy of applicants driver’s license, state issued ID, or major utility bill (Water, Gas, Electric, Sewage) for the most recent month, showing the applicant’s name and current address, is required for a Chinese visa.
1. Applicant of Chinese Origin
Applicants born in China must include a copy of a previous Chinese visa or their last original Chinese passport, along with one completed and signed Chinese Particulars Form .
Additionally, please make sure the Chinese Name field is completed on the Chinese visa application form in Chinese characters.
If your current name differs from your birth name, you will be required to show proof of how your name was changed. This may include an notarized copy of a court order or a notarized adoption decree. If your name was changed unofficially, your application may be rejected. Please note the Consulate has ultimate authority on what they will and will not accept.
1. Passport Photo
You must provide 1 passport photo. They must be taken at an official passport photo provider (pharmacy, Costco, post office) and should not be taken and printed via a home photo printer.
Your photo must have your head centered in the photo, with a neutral expression, and no jewelry whatsoever. If you wear glasses they must not obstruct your eye color or have a glare/reflection. The background must be white.
Photos that do not meet these standards will be rejected which will delay the process.
The strict photo requirements can be viewed by clicking on this link: Chinese Visa Photo Requirements
2Consular and Service Fees
2.1 Consular and Service Fees
China visa fees are as below :
| # | Detail | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consulate Fee | $145 |
| 2 | Service Fee | $99 |
3Ship your Application to Passports and Visas.com
3.1 Place the above documents in an Overnight Envelope
Enclose the documents from Section 1 (Gather Documents for your China Visa) and a print out of your order confirmation in an Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc).
3.2 Send the Application Materials to Us
Please Note: If you paid for an inbound shipping service your account manager will contact you to provide a FedEx shipping label via email to send us your completed application.
Send the Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc) to us at :
Passports and Visas.com
Attn: Processing
8400 EAST CRESCENT PARKWAY,
Suite 600
Greenwood Village, Colorado
80111