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VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO ENTER CHINA
For Tourist Visa
- Your valid, signed U.S. passport, must have at least 6 months remaining validity beyond your intended stay in China. You must have at least one (1) blank visa page. Amendment pages do not count.
- One (1) Visa Application Form, fully completed and signed.
- One (1) Passport-type Photograph, must be 2" x 2" and taken recently.
- Non-US passport holders must provide documents as a proof of legal status in the U.S. (e.g., Green Card, Work Visa).
- For minors applicants (under the age of 18), please provide:
A copy of child's birth certificate is required, AND A copy of both parents' passports (information page) or US Green Card
- Applicants whose former nationality was Chinese, MUST write down his/her Chinese name in the application form and must provide a photocopy of the old Chinese Visa, OR the information page of the old Chinese passport, OR Chinese Birth Certificate.
- If Next Day or Same Day processing service is needed, please provide a copy of flight itinerary.
- Complete our Visa Order Form (print from browser).
For Business Visa
- Your valid, signed U.S. passport, must have at least 6 months remaining validity beyond your intended stay in China. You must have at least one (1) blank visa page. Amendment pages do not count.
- One (1) Visa Application Form, fully completed and signed.
- One (1) Passport-type Photograph, must be 2" x 2" and taken recently.
- Non-US passport holders must provide documents as a proof of legal status in the U.S.
- If Next Day processing service is needed, please provide a copy of flight itinerary.
- Applicants for Double or Multiple Entries Business Visa require a letter of invitation from the company in China.
- A business letter of responsibility (Sample) is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to:
Embassy of China, Visa Section, Washington, D.C.
The letter must explain all of the following:
- The purpose of visit
- Business reference in China to be visited
- Company guarantee of financial responsibility for the applicant and their return transportation to the U.S.
- First Time applicants whose former nationality was Chinese, must write down his/her Chinese name in the application form and must provide his/her original Chinese passport or a photocopy of the information page of the passport.
- Complete our Visa Order Form (print from browser).
For Student Visa
- Your valid, signed U.S. passport, must have at least 6 months remaining validity beyond your intended stay in China. You must have at least one (1) blank visa page. Amendment pages do not count.
- One (1) Visa Application Form, fully completed and signed.
- One (1) Passport-type Photograph, must be 2" x 2" and taken recently.
- An approved Foreign Student Visa Application Form (JW201 or JW202) and a letter of acceptance from the Chinese school.
- Non-US passport holders must provide documents as a proof of legal status in the U.S. (e.g., Green Card, Work Visa).
- If you will study in China for more than one year you must also provide a completed Physical Examination Certificate (Form Q2)
- First Time applicants whose former nationality was Chinese, must write down his/her Chinese name in the application form and must provide his/her original Chinese passport or a photocopy of the information page of the passport.
- Complete our Visa Order Form (print from browser).
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Fees:
- Consular Fee: (Starting June 7, 2010)
- $140.00 Per Visa (7 - 10 business days)
- $160.00 Per Visa (4 business days)
- $170.00 Per Visa (Same Day - 1 business day)
- Service Fee:
- $17.00 Per Visa (7 - 10 business days)
- $39.00 Per Visa (3 - 4 business days)
- $99.00 Per Visa (Same Day - 1 business day)
- Return Postage:
- $25.00 FedEx (Next Business Day / Overnight - up to 3 passports)
- $19.00 FedEx (2nd Business Day - up to 3 passports)
- $45.00 FedEx (Saturday Delivery - up to 3 passports)
- $41.00 FedEx (Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI, Canada - 2nd Business Day/Overnight Delivery) NO SATURDAY DELIVERY
Please send the completed requirements detailed above to:
Attn: Visa Processing E&G Visa Services 522 Nelson Street Rockville, MD 20850 Ph: (202)277-1669 Fax: (301)294-8064
Your application will be checked and hand carried to the Embassy and is usually processed in 7-10, or in 4 business days. Rush service is available in 24 hour or Same Day for an additional Embassy Rush Fee.
Visa Information
- The Embassy of China usually issues Tourist visa valid for three months from date of issue, for length of stay not to exceed 30 days.
- Please note that China uses Date Format of yy/mm/dd.
- Information and visa fees are subject to change without notice.
Important Note: If you require a Rush processing, please call before you mail your documents to us. You MUST send your documents to us by FedEx Overnight/Priority Overnight/First Overnight and call us with your FedEx tracking number. Fail to do so will delay your visa processing.
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