China Visa Services
A China visa is a stamp or endorsement placed by Chinese officials on a passport, permitting the bearer to visit China. These visas are issued by China’s embassy or consulates for specific purposes such as business, tourism, or transit.
Whether you are traveling for business, to see family, or as a tourist all US Citizens and most foreign nationals require a visa and a passport to travel to China, whether for business or tourism.
We can help you with China visa services. Passport processing times can vary and depend on the processing time at the Chinese embassy or Consulate that needs to approve the visa. Processing times can change at the government’s discretion and are not up to the visa services company.
Applying for a Visa
Qualifications for the visa depend on the type of visa and the nature of the travel. For a tourist visa
Completed Visa Application Form
You need to submit a fully completed and signed visa application form that must:
- Be completed online
- Include answers for all required fields
- List the traveler’s name exactly as it appears in the passport
- Be printed single-sided
- Be dated and signed in blue or black ink
Valid Passport
Provide your signed passport, which must:
- Have your signature on the appropriate line (for US citizens, this line is on the page following your information page)
- Be valid with an expiration date more than six months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for
- Have at least two blank visa pages (pages must be labeled “VISAS” at the top)
If your passport doesn’t meet these requirements, we can assist with renewing or obtaining a new US passport before you apply for the visa. (Important: Keep a copy of your passport’s biographical information page for your records.)
Passport-type Photograph
You must provide a passport photo that:
- Matches the requirements of a standard US passport photo
- Is taken at an official passport photo provider (e.g., pharmacy, Costco, post office)
- Can be uploaded digitally for us to process
Photo Requirements
- Your head must face the camera directly with your entire face in view
- Maintain a neutral facial expression or a natural smile with both eyes open
- Wear clothing commonly worn daily
- Be taken within the last six months
- Have a plain white or off-white background
Itinerary
Submit a copy of computer-generated round-trip tickets or a travel itinerary showing round-trip travel entering and exiting China. The travel document should preferably show your departure from the United States to China and back, with the applicant’s name on it.
Tourist Invitation
Suppose a tour group in China organizes your travel. In that case, an official signed and stamped Invitation Letter for Tourists issued by a duly authorized tourism unit in China can be used in place of the hotel reservation.
Copy of Previous Visas
If the applicant has previously obtained a China visa on a different passport, provide a copy of the previous visa and the information page of the passport in which the visa was issued.
Where You Stay Form
Download, complete, and sign the Where You Stay Form.
Proof of Residency
Provide a copy of your driver’s license or state-issued ID or an original major utility bill (Water, Gas, Electric, Sewage) from the most recent month, showing your name and current address. The address must not contain a PO Box and must match the home address in your applicant profile.