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Visa to China: Tourist Visa, Business Visa

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Visa to China: Tourist Visa, Business Visa

In order to obtain a tourist/family visit Chinese visa applicants should provide the following:

Types of Chinese visas

Tourist visa

  1. Valid passport which must have at least six (6) months of remianing validity with at least one blank visa page in it;
  2. One filled out visa application form
  3. Printed and filled out order form.
  4. One passport photo (black & white or color is acceptable);
An applicant who was born in China is required to submit his/her Chinese passport or last foreign passport with a Chinese visa when he or she applies for a Chinese visa with a new foreign passport; To apply for a Multiple Entry "L" Visa valid for 6 months or 1 year, one of the following requirements shall be met: Submit documents that certify applicant will come to China frequently for family visits or sightseeing. Acceptable documents include an invitation letter from your family member in China or proof of the kinship; or ownership certificate of real estate in China, or sale agreement or lease agreement of an apartment in China; or a copy of adoption certificate or the child's former Chinese passport if he/she has adopted a child from China; or foreign Chinese born in China who has visited China at least twice in the past 12 months, shall submit a copy of the visa(s); or submit an official letter issued by the host institution in China, or an application letter which explains the need to visit China frequently for tourism; or Renew a multiple entry "L" visa, and shall submit a copy of the visa if it's in a different passport rather than the one submitted for a new visa. The visa application form shall be filled out completely, correctly and legibly, otherwise this can cause a delay in processing or the refusal of the requested visa. A pre-paid, self-addressed envelope. In order to avoid papers loss we do not recommend sending them by regular mail. We recommend using FedEx. If you do not have a FedEx account and would like to use our account, please call or e-mail us and we will give you our FedEx account number.

Visa Fees And Processing Time

For US citizens

Type of visa 4-5 biz days 2-3 biz days 24 hour
Single entry U.S.$105 U.S.$125 U.S.$145
Double entry U.S.$130 U.S.$150 U.S.$170
Multiple entry (6 months) U.S.$155 U.S.$175 U.S.$195
Multiple entries (1 year) U.S.$205 U.S.$225 U.S.$245

For non-US citizens

Type of visa 4-5 biz days 2-3 biz days 24 hour
Single entry U.S.$85 U.S.$105 U.S.$125
Double entry U.S.$100 U.S.$120 U.S.$140
Multiple entry (6 months) U.S.$115 U.S.$135 U.S.$155
Multiple entries (1 year) U.S.$145 U.S.$165 U.S.$185

Visa Validity and Duration of Stay

Usually the validity of a Single Entry or Double Entry "L" visa is 90 days or 180 days from the date of issue. This means the holder of the visa shall enter China no later than 90 days or 180 days from the date of issue, otherwise the visa is expired and is null and void. The duration of stay of a "L" visa is 30 days, which means the holder of the visa may stay in China for up to 30 days from the date of entry. The visa officer may extend the Duration of Stay if the applicant needs and requests a stay in China for more than 30 days.

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Business visa

  1. Valid passport which must have at least six (6) months of remianing validity with at least one blank visa page in it;
  2. One filled out visa application form
  3. Printed and filled out order form.
  4. One passport photo (black & white or color is acceptable);
    5. An applicant who was born in China is required to submit his/her Chinese passport or last foreign passport with a Chinese visa when he or she applies for a Chinese visa with a new foreign passport.
  5. An invitation letter from the host company or unit in China, or a letter from your company.
To apply for a Multiple Entry "F" Visa valid for 6 months or 1 year, one of the following requirements shall be met:
  • submit an invitation issued by the authorized Chinese institution or
  • submit documents which certify you have made an investment in China or have established a collaboration with a Chinese company, e.g. business license, contracts, a letter of appointment, etc.; or
  • submit a letter from the host company in China, or from your company in the U. S., which explains the need to visit China frequently for commercial business; or,
  • you have visited China at least twice with the "F" visa within the past 12 months, or have been issued a multi-entry "F" visa, and shall submit a copy of the visa(s) if it's not in the passport submitted.
Those who can meet one of the aforementioned requirements (1), (2) or (4)may apply for Multiple Entry Visas valid for 24 months.

Visa Fees And Processing Time

For US citizens

Type of visa 4-5 biz days 2-3 biz days 24 hour
Single entry U.S.$105 U.S.$125 U.S.$145
Double entry U.S.$130 U.S.$150 U.S.$170
Multiple entry (6 months) U.S.$155 U.S.$175 U.S.$195
Multiple entries (1 year) U.S.$205 U.S.$225 U.S.$245

For non-US citizens

Type of visa 4-5 biz days 2-3 biz days 24 hour
Single entry U.S.$85 U.S.$105 U.S.$125
Double entry U.S.$100 U.S.$120 U.S.$140
Multiple entry (6 months) U.S.$115 U.S.$135 U.S.$155
Multiple entries (1 year) U.S.$145 U.S.$165 U.S.$185

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Employment/Work visas

  1. Valid passport which must have at least six (6) months of remianing validity with at least one blank visa page in it;
  2. One filled out visa application form
  3. Printed and filled out order form.
  4. One passport photo (black & white or color is acceptable);
  5. A visa notification issued by the authorized Chinese unit, and a Work Permit for Aliens issued by the Chinese Labor Ministry/ Foreign Expert's License issued by the Chinese Foreign Expert Bureau. A visa notification issued by the authorized Chinese unit or proof of kinship, e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc, is required for the accompanying family members.
An applicant born in China who applies for a Chinese visa with a new foreign passport is required to submit his/her Chinese passport or last foreign passport with a Chinese visa.

Visa Fees And Processing Time

Type of visa 5 biz days 2 biz days 24 hour
Employment/Work Visa U.S.$105 U.S.$125 U.S.$145
A pre-paid, self-addressed envelope. In order to avoid papers loss we do not recommend sending them by regular mail. We recommend using FedEx. If you do not have a FedEx account and would like to use our account, please call or e-mail us and we will give you our FedEx account number.

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Study visa

  1. Valid passport which must have at least six (6) months of remianing validity with at least one blank visa page in it;
  2. One filled out visa application form
  3. Printed and filled out order form.
  4. One passport photo (black & white or color is acceptable);
  5. An approved Foreign Student Visa Application Form (JW201 or JW202) issued by the authorized Chinese unit, and an enrollment letter from the Chinese school.
  6. The applicant who will study in China for more than one year shall also provide a Physical Examination Certificate for Foreign Citizen.
An applicant born in China who applies for a Chinese visa with a new foreign passport is required to submit his/her Chinese passport or last foreign passport with a Chinese visa. A pre-paid, self-addressed envelope. In order to avoid papers loss we do not recommend sending them by regular mail. We recommend using FedEx. If you do not have a FedEx account and would like to use our account, please call or e-mail us and we will give you our FedEx account number.

Visa Fees And Processing Time

Type of visa 5 biz days 2 biz days 24 hour
General* entry U.S.$105 U.S.$125 U.S.$145
Multi entry(1 year) U.S.$205 U.S.$225 U.S.$245
*Generally, Study (X) visa is valid for one entry, three months.

Note

The holder of a (X) visa must go through residential formalities in the local public security department within thirty days of entry into China.

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