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| 1 | Passport Requirements: Original passport and one photocopy of information page. The passport must be signed, valid for 6 months beyond stay and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.
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| 2 | Visa Application Form: Two visa application forms per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application. Fill out the application on-line, print two copies and sign both applications. |
| 3 | Photo Requirements: One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/light background. |
| 4 | Official Invitation: Please note the following specifications for each jurisdiction:
Washington DC and Los Angeles: A letter of invitation from the host company/inviting organization –OR- a business cover letter from your US employer/sponsoring company.
Chicago and Houston: A letter of invitation from the host company/inviting organization.
New York: A letter of invitation from the host company/inviting organization. In some cases, the consulate will require the invitation to be stamped with a government municipal seal.
San Francisco: A letter of invitation from the host company/inviting organization. For multiple entry requests, the official invitation (Visa Notification) issued by the Chinese Provincial Government. The invitation must have the Chinese Municipal seal on it. The visa notification must be original. Copies are not accepted. |
| 5 | Business Letter: Letter from US based employer or sponsoring company, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant’s employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit to China. The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant, provide detailed contact information in host country, and specify the number of entries being requested. If a multiple entry visa is requested, 6 months multiple entry or 1 year multiple entry must be specified and the tentative date of future travel must be provided. |
| 6 | Proof Of Departure: In Washington DC and San Francisco, an itinerary showing departure within 4 business days is required for emergency visa processing. |
| | Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply). |
| | Consular Fees |
| | Visa Validity: Visas are issued for single, double or multiple entries according to application request and supporting documents. Length of stay is generally up to 30 days, but longer stays can be issued at the discretion of the Consular officer. Please note: In New York jurisdiction, multiple entry visas are only issued to applicants who provide a copy of a previous Chinese visa. Applicants who have not held a previous Chinese visa can request a single or double entry visa.
How to Read a Chinese Visa.
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| | Processing Time: Visas are usually processed in 4 to 5 business days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees in some locations. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements: Original passport and one photocopy of information page. The passport must be signed, valid for 6 months beyond stay and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.
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| 2 | Visa Application Form: Two visa application forms per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application. Fill out the application on-line, print two copies and sign both applications. |
| 3 | Photo Requirements: One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/light background. |
| 4 | Proof Of Departure: In Washington DC and San Francisco, an itinerary showing departure within 4 business days is required for emergency visa processing. |
| | Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply). |
| | Consular Fees |
| | Visa Validity: Visas are issued for single, double or multiple entries according to application request and supporting documents. Length of stay is generally up to 30 days, but longer stays can be issued at the discretion of the Consular officer. Please note: In New York jurisdiction, multiple entry visas are only issued to applicants who provide a copy of a previous Chinese visa. Applicants who have not held a previous Chinese visa can request a single or double entry visa.
How to Read a Chinese Visa.
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| | Processing Time: Visas are usually processed in 4 to 5 business days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees in some locations. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). |
| 2 | Visa Application Form: Two visa application forms per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application. Fill out the application on-line, print two copies and sign both applications. |
| 3 | Photo Requirements: One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/light background. |
| 4 | Proof Of Departure: In Washington DC and San Francisco, an itinerary showing departure within 4 business days is required for emergency visa processing. |
| 5 | Other Requirements: Valid onward destination visas (if applicable). |
| | Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply). |
| | Consular Fees |
| | Visa Validity: Visas are generally issued for single or double entry with a stay permitted between 1 to 10 business days. |
| | Processing Time: Visas are usually processed in 4 to 5 business days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees in some locations. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements: Original passport and one photocopy of information page. The passport must be signed, valid for 6 months beyond stay and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.
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| 2 | Visa Application Form: Two visa application forms per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application. Fill out the application on-line, print two copies and sign both applications. |
| 3 | Photo Requirements: One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/light background. |
| 4 | Official Invitation: An approved Foreign Student Application Form (JW101 or JW202) issued by the Chinese unit, and an enrollment letter from the Chinese school. |
| 5 | Proof Of Departure: In Washington DC and San Francisco, an itinerary showing departure within 4 business days is required for emergency visa processing. |
| | Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply). |
| | Consular Fees |
| | Visa Validity: The validity of Student visas is based on the invitation letter from the school. |
| | Processing Time: Visas are usually processed in 4 to 5 business days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees in some locations. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements: Original passport and one photocopy of information page. The passport must be signed, valid for 6 months beyond stay and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.
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| 2 | Visa Application Form: Two visa application forms per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application. Fill out the application on-line, print two copies and sign both applications. |
| 3 | Photo Requirements: One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/light background.Applicants within San Francisco jurisdiction: two photos are required. |
| 4 | Business Letter: Letter from employer (i.e. airline) or sponsoring company, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant’s employment status/position held in the company, employee number, and clearly stating that the applicant requires a visa as a crew member. Applicants requesting a multiple entry visa to China must provide a letter stating the need for a multiple entry visa and the dates of future travel to the country. |
| 5 | Proof Of Departure: In Washington DC and San Francisco, an itinerary showing departure within 4 business days is required for emergency visa processing. |
| 6 | Other Requirements: Photocopy of employee/crew ID. Applicants within Los Angeles jurisdiction must submit original crew ID. |
| | Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply). |
| | Consular Fees |
| | Visa Validity: The Embassy of China will only issue a two year multiple entry "C" type visa to crew members of large commercial airlines such as Northwest, United, Continental, American, FedEx, UPS, Polar Air Cargo and Delta. Crew members of other airlines may be issued a 6 months single/double entry crew visa or a 6 months/1 year multiple entry crew visa at the consulate's discretion.
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| | Processing Time: Visas are usually processed in 4 to 5 business days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees in some locations. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements: Original passport and one photocopy of information page. The passport must be signed, valid for 6 months beyond stay and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.
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| 2 | Visa Application Form: Two visa application forms per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application. Fill out the application on-line, print two copies and sign both applications. |
| 3 | Photo Requirements: One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/light background. |
| 4 | Official Invitation: Original and one photocopy of the Work Permit for Aliens issued by the Chinese Labor Ministry or the original and one photocopy of the Foreign Expert's License issued by the Chinese Foreign Expert Bureau.
Visa Notification issued by an authorized Chinese unit (usually the Foreign Affairs Office of the local government). Accompanying family members must submit a visa notification issued by the authorized Chinese unit or proof of kinship, e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc. |
| 5 | Proof Of Departure: In Washington DC and San Francisco, an itinerary showing departure within 4 business days is required for emergency visa processing. |
| | Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply). |
| | Consular Fees |
| | Visa Validity: A work visa (Z Type) is generally valid for three months from date of issuance and allows one entry into the country. The holder of a (Z) visa shall go through residential formalities in the local public security department within thirty days of entry into China. |
| | Processing Time: Visas are usually processed in 4 to 5 business days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees in some locations. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements: Send us your original passport and one photocopy of information page. The passport must be signed, valid for 6 months beyond stay and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.
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| 2 | Visa Application Form: Two visa application forms per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application. Fill out the application on-line, print two copies and sign both applications. |
| 3 | Photo Requirements: One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/light background. |
| 4 | Official Invitation: Original and one photocopy of the Work Permit for Aliens issued by the Chinese Labor Ministry or the original and one photocopy of the Foreign Expert's License issued by the Chinese Foreign Expert Bureau.
Visa Notification issued by an authorized Chinese unit (usually the Foreign Affairs Office of the local government). Accompanying family members must submit a visa notification issued by the authorized Chinese unit or proof of kinship, e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc. |
| 5 | Proof Of Departure: In Washington DC and San Francisco, an itinerary showing departure within 4 business days is required for emergency visa processing. |
| | Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply). |
| | Consular Fees |
| | Visa Validity: Applicants traveling for "Teaching" purposes will be issued a work visa (Z Type) valid for three months from date of issuance and allowing one entry into the country. The holder of a (Z) visa shall go through residential formalities in the local public security department within thirty days of entry into China. |
| | Processing Time: Visas are usually processed in 4 to 5 business days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees in some locations. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements: Send us your original passport and one photocopy of information page. The passport must be signed, valid for 6 months beyond stay and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps. |
| 2 | Visa Application Form: Two visa application forms per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application. Fill out the application on-line, print two copies and sign both applications. |
| 3 | Photo Requirements: One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph(s), in color, front view and with a plain/light background. |
| 4 | Official Invitation: Letter of invitation (Visa Notification Letter) issued by the Chinese Provincial Government. The invitation must have the Chinese Municipal seal on it. Please note the following specifications for each jurisdiction:
Chicago and Washington, DC: A copy of the invitation is acceptable. An original is not necessary.
Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco: The letter of invitation must be original. Copies are not accepted.
Houston: A colored scanned copy is acceptable. Otherwise an original is required.
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| 5 | Proof Of Departure: In Washington DC and San Francisco, an itinerary showing departure within 4 business days is required for emergency visa processing. |
| 6 | Other Requirements: Official Letter of Support from the US Department of State. |
| | Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply). |
| | Consular Fees |
| | Visa Validity: Visa Validity is based on the decision of the Consulate. |
| | Processing Time: Visas are usually processed in 4 to 5 business days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees in some locations. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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