Visa Requirements

NEW UPDATE FOR A CHINA VISA

All Applicants must make their own Appointment after application is completed ! Appointment Link Below

Appointment for Visa Application Submission (AVAS) 

Important Notice For U. s. Citizens

US CITIZENS MAY GET UP TO 10 YEARS.  VALIDITY IS AT THE CONSULATE’S DISCRETION. 

The following is a list of the Nationalities who must appear in person at their corresponding jurisdictional Consulate . YOU MUST GO TO THE CHINA CONSULATE FOR A PERSONAL INTERVIEW . IF YOU ARE GOING TO THE CONSULATE FOR A PERSONAL INTERVIEW PLEASE TAKE WITH YOU A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND RECORD,  A RECENT BANK STATEMENT AND A LETTER FROM YOUR EMPLOYER OF YOUR CURRENT EMPLOYMENT.  THESE ARE REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO ALL THE OTHER REQUIREMENTS LISTED TO OBTAIN A VISA. DO TO THIS REQUIREMENT WE CANNOT SUBMIT YOUR VISA APPLICATION.

EGYPT, GHANA,  MONGOLIA, IRAN, PAKISTAN, NIGERIA, BANGLADESH, CAMEROON, CONGO,  FRENCH, TURKEY, TAIWAN

In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply: 

CONSULATE FEE IS $140.00 RUSH FEE $25.00 for U.S. Citizens

Tourist Visa

1. A valid, signed US passport. All passports need to have at least 12 months      validity remaining after the completion of your stay in China, and contain at least one blank visa page. less than 12 months will be rejected.

2 . Fully completed and signed TYPED IN ALL CAPS with N/A’S in every blank field  China Online Visa Application (COVA) 

3.  Passport photograph. **FOR DC JURISDICTION 2 PHOTOS ARE REQUIRED**

4. If ever had a visa for China, we must have a copy of your last visa and a copy of the entry stamp in your passport is required.

6. Copy of Driver’s License or State ID showing current home address

7. If you don’t have a US passport please include a copy of your green card front and back or US visa and I-94

8.  Flight Itinerary

9.  Tourist (” L ” Visa) One of the following documents is required :

-Hotel Confirmation 

–An Invitation Letter for Tourist Group or  Invitation for Tourist by a Duly Authorized Tourism Unit.

– An Invitation Letter issued by companies, corporations, institutions and individuals in China. If the invitation letter is issued by an individual in China, the photocopy of the ID of the individual is required.

Business Visa

1. A valid, signed US passport. All passports need to have at least 12 months      validity remaining after the completion of your stay in China, and contain at least one blank visa page, less than 12 months will be rejected.
2. Fully completed and signed  China Online Visa Application (COVA)
3. Passport photograph  **FOR DC JURISDICTION 2 PHOTOS ARE REQUIRED**
4. If you don’t have a US passport please include a copy of your green card front and back or US visa and I-94
5. Copy of Driver’s License or State ID showing current home address
6.   Business Visa (” F” visa) One of the following documents is required:        An Invitation Letter of Duly Authorized Unit or Confirmation Letter of Invitation Issued by an authorized Chinese agency or the company in China must contain “CHOP”.

An invitation letter issued by the Chinese local governments, companies, corporations and institutions other than above –mentioned Chinese agency. The invitation letter shall include the following items (A) Personal information of the invitee: name, gender, date of birth, etc. (B) Information concerning the invitee’s visit to China: purpose of visit, date of arrival and leaving, place to visit, relationship between the invitee and the inviter, and who will bear the cost of the invitee’s accommodations in China (C)Information of the inviter: name of the unit, phone number, address, seal and signature of the legal representative.

* Generally, the invitation letter may be submitted as a scanned color copy. If necessary, the consular officer will ask the applicant to submit the original invitation letter, or to provide some supporting and supplementary documents, or schedule an interview.

The application with any fake invitation letter or other fraud will be rejected.

10.   A Business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to:  Consulate of The Peoples Republic of China USA, Visa Section, This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:

1. state the nature of business to be performed;
2. include the name and address of the company to be visited;
3. guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
4. guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.

11.   If you have ever traveled to China  a copy of your last visa and a copy of the entry stamp in your passport is required.

In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply: 

Visas can be obtained on the fourth business day.

RUSH FEE $25.00

Note: Visa fees for certain third countries may vary from the list above based on reciprocal agreements.