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PLEASE GATHER, PREPARE AND SEND THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS.
| 1 Your Passport | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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You must send your actual passport, which must have at least 8 months of validity remaining and one blank visa page. Note: The last three pages on the US passport are amendment and endorsement pages. They cannot be used for visa stamp. If your passport doesn't meet the requirement, click here to see our passport services. If you are ethnic Chinese, a minor, or a non-US citizen, you must also meet these Special Requirements. |
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| 2 Photocopy of Passport | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
You must provide a CLEAR copy of the information page of your passport in addition to your original passport. |
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| 3 China Visa Application Form | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Click here to download application form if you reside in one of the following states: CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, NJ, OH, PA, RI & VT. And you must mail your application to our NEW YORK office. Click here to download application form if you reside in all other states. Forms must be completely filled, signed and dated. One form per applicant. Do not leave any areas blank but instead write "N/A" if you don't have answer to a question, or if the question does not apply to you. Non-US citizens must also fill out a supplementary application form, Form V. 2011B, OR Form V.2011B for New York if you are sending your application to our New York office. Important Reminder: Hand-written application forms ARE NOT accepted by Chinese Embassy/Consulates. You must TYPE your answers in our fillable pdf form. If you need help with filling out the application form, watch our step-by-step instruction video. |
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| 4 Photograph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
One color 2x2 photo, with a plain background, taken by a
professional passport photo service, such as Walgreen, CVS, Kinkos, etc.
Photos printed on regular papers are not accepted. |
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| 5 Proof of Residency (For Houston Consulate only) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
You must provide a copy of your driver's license, state issued ID card, or utility bill showing your home address. Under-aged applicants who do not have a Driver's License can submit parent's driver's license instead, along with a copy of the birth certificate.
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| 6 Invitation Letter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Invitation letter must be issued by local Chinese governments, companies, corporations and institutions and include the following information: (A) Personal information of applicant: name, gender, date of birth, nationality, company name and job title, passport number, etc. (B) Information concerning applicant's visit to China: purpose of visit, date of arrival and departure, places to visit, relationship between applicant and inviter, and who will bear the cost of the applicant's accommodations in China. (C) Information of inviter: name of company, detailed address, inviter's name and job title, direct phone number, fax number, email address, seal and signature of the legal representative.
Invitation letter can be submitted as a photocopy. However, original invitation and/or personal interview may be requested at visa officer's discretion.
Important Note:
Invitation letter from Chinese companies or institutions must be on official company letterhead, showing company address, phone number and fax number. The letter must also bear the official seal of the company or institution.
The Chinese Embassy and Consulates randomly check the authenticity of applicants' invitation letters by contacting the inviting party in China. When that happens, your application will be delayed, or denied if the letter is not authentic.
Here is a Sample Business Invitation Letter for your reference.
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| 7 Our Order Form | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Click Here to apply online and and follow the steps to fill out the China Visa Service Center order form. |
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| 8 Processing Fees: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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* Houston Consulate requires emergency statement and plane ticket for emergency and rush services. ** For non-US passport and rates details, please click here. |
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1、Processing time means the time it takes for the Chinese Consulate
to process your visa. Please allow extra time for shipping and handling. 2、Send all documents in a secure way (FedEx, UPS, Express Mail or Certified Mail) to a designated China Visa Service Center office. |
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