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China visa requirements: 1-800-345-6541
- Tourist visa
- required
- Business visa
- required
- Crew visa
- required
- Student visa
- required
- Official visa
- required
1 Select the type of China tourist visa application:
Apply for China Visa Online »
To apply for visas to several countries add China to selection and return to the list of destinations.
Offline China Visa Application
Download, fill out and mail in China visa application form
2 Mail us the following documents:
a
Original, signed United States passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photographs: 1
c
Multiple Entry Letter. If multiple entries are desired, a detailed letter explaining precisely why the multiple entry visa is necessary. The decision to grant or deny the Multiple entry visa to China lays entirely with the China Embassy.
When applying for a child with Chinese parents, the applicant must provide a copy of the child's birth certificate, a copy of the parents' Chinese passports and proof of parents' status in the United States.
Additional requirements for applicants born in China, Taiwan, or Hong Kong:
- Name written in Chinese characters
- Copy of a previously issued Chinese visa or copy of the information page from your Chinese, Taiwanese, or Hong Kong passport.
China tourist visa fees for citizens of United States
| Type of visa | Maximum validity | Processing time | Embassy fee | Our fee | Total cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single entry | up to 90 days | 3 business days | $130.00 | + | $44.95 | = | $174.95 |
| Double entry | up to 180 days | 3 business days | $130.00 | + | $44.95 | = | $174.95 |
| Multiple entry | up to 180 days | 3 business days | $130.00 | + | $44.95 | = | $174.95 |
| Multiple entry | up to 365 days | 3 business days | $130.00 | + | $44.95 | = | $174.95 |
Maximum stay in China: 30 days
Submit China tourist visa application
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1 Select the type of China business visa application:
Apply for China Visa Online »
To apply for visas to several countries add China to selection and return to the list of destinations.
Offline China Visa Application
Download, fill out and mail in China visa application form
2 Mail us the following documents:
a
Original, signed United States passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photographs: 1
c
Business Letter. A business letter from either the sending company in the US or sponsoring company in China. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to the Embassy of China, and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above). Business letters from US companies should 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.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in China.
• Specify the type and desired validity of the visa (ie. one year multiple entry business visa).
• Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
• State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in China.
• Specify the type and desired validity of the visa (ie. one year multiple entry business visa).
• Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
China business visa fees for citizens of United States
| Type of visa | Maximum validity | Processing time | Embassy fee | Our fee | Total cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single entry | up to 90 days | 3 business days | $130.00 | + | $44.95 | = | $174.95 |
| Double entry | up to 180 days | 3 business days | $130.00 | + | $44.95 | = | $174.95 |
| Multiple entry | up to 180 days | 3 business days | $130.00 | + | $44.95 | = | $174.95 |
| Multiple entry | up to 365 days | 3 business days | $130.00 | + | $44.95 | = | $174.95 |
Maximum stay in China: 30 days
Submit China business visa application
Add China to Selection, and apply for more visas
1 Select the type of China official visa application:
Apply for China Visa Online »
To apply for visas to several countries add China to selection and return to the list of destinations.
Offline China Visa Application
Download, fill out and mail in China visa application form
2 Mail us the following documents:
a
Original, signed United States passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photographs: 1
c
State Department Letter. A letter from the US Department of State, sending department, or agency, addressed to "Embassy of China, Washington D.C. ", explaining purpose of travel and dates of the trip. Letter must contain the applicant's name and the passport number.
China official visa fees for citizens of United States
| Type of visa | Maximum validity | Processing time | Embassy fee | Our fee | Total cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diplomatic | up to 90 days | 6 business days | $0.00 | + | $44.95 | = | $44.95 |
Maximum stay in China: 30 days
Submit China official visa application
Add China to Selection, and apply for more visas
1 Select the type of China crew visa application:
Apply for China Visa Online »
To apply for visas to several countries add China to selection and return to the list of destinations.
Offline China Visa Application
Download, fill out and mail in China visa application form
2 Mail us the following documents:
a
Original, signed United States passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photographs: 1
c
Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or itinerary.
d
Crew Letter. Formal Application Letter submitted by the airline or shipping company.
e
Crew ID. The original and photocopy of the employee ID of the applicant.
Crew visas valid for 2 years are only available to crew members from United Airlines, American Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, Delta, FedEx, and Polar Air Cargo. Crew visas valid for 1 year are only available to crew members from GE.
China crew visa fees for citizens of United States
| Type of visa | Maximum validity | Processing time | Embassy fee | Our fee | Total cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single entry | up to 90 days | 3 business days | $130.00 | + | $44.95 | = | $174.95 |
| Double entry | up to 180 days | 3 business days | $130.00 | + | $44.95 | = | $174.95 |
| Multiple entry | up to 180 days | 3 business days | $130.00 | + | $44.95 | = | $174.95 |
| Multiple entry | up to 365 days | 3 business days | $130.00 | + | $44.95 | = | $174.95 |
| Multiple entry | up to 730 days | 3 business days | $130.00 | + | $44.95 | = | $174.95 |
Maximum stay in China: 30 days
Submit China crew visa application
Add China to Selection, and apply for more visas
1 Select the type of China student visa application:
Apply for China Visa Online »
To apply for visas to several countries add China to selection and return to the list of destinations.
Offline China Visa Application
Download, fill out and mail in China visa application form
2 Mail us the following documents:
a
Original, signed United States passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photographs: 1
c
Form JW101 or JW202. Original and photocopy of the approved Foreign Student Visa Application Form (JW101 or JW202) issued by the relevant Chinese school. The Foreign Student Visa Application Form must be signed by both the applicant and the school.
d
Enrollment Letter. Original enrollment letter from the school in China signed by both the applicant and the school.
Additional requirements for applicants born in China, Taiwan, or Hong Kong:
- Name written in Chinese characters
- Copy of a previously issued Chinese visa or copy of the information page from your Chinese, Taiwanese, or Hong Kong passport.
- Name written in Chinese characters
- Copy of a previously issued Chinese visa or copy of the information page from your Chinese, Taiwanese, or Hong Kong passport.
China student visa fees for citizens of United States
| Type of visa | Maximum validity | Processing time | Embassy fee | Our fee | Total cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single entry | up to 365 days | 3 business days | $150.00 | + | $44.95 | = | $194.95 |
| Multiple entry | up to 365 days | 3 business days | $130.00 | + | $44.95 | = | $174.95 |
Maximum stay in China: 365 days
Submit China student visa application
Add China to Selection, and apply for more visas
China visa for citizens of United States is required for more information please contact the nearest China embassy.
China entry visa is not required
for citizens of United States.
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