China Visa
China visa requirements: 1-800-345-6541
- Tourist visa
- required
- Business visa
- required
- Crew visa
- required
- Student visa
- required
- Official visa
- required
- Visa Services F.A.Q.
1 Select the type of China tourist visa application:
Online China tourist visa Application
To apply for visas to several countries add China to selection and return to the list of destinations.
Offline China tourist visa Application
Download, fill out and mail in China tourist 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. For rush processing you must submit a copy of your e-ticket or confirmed itinerary. For Same Day processing the travel date must be within 5 business days.
d
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 | Service fee | Total cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single entry | up to 90 days | 3 business days | $140.00 | + | $85.00 | = | $225.00 |
| Single entry | up to 90 days | Next business day | $160.00 | + | $110.00 | = | $270.00 |
| Single entry | up to 90 days | Same day | $170.00 | + | $140.00 | = | $310.00 |
| Double entry | up to 180 days | 3 business days | $140.00 | + | $85.00 | = | $225.00 |
| Double entry | up to 180 days | Next business day | $160.00 | + | $110.00 | = | $270.00 |
| Double entry | up to 180 days | Same day | $170.00 | + | $140.00 | = | $310.00 |
| Multiple entry | up to 180 days | 3 business days | $140.00 | + | $85.00 | = | $225.00 |
| Multiple entry | up to 180 days | Next business day | $160.00 | + | $110.00 | = | $270.00 |
| Multiple entry | up to 180 days | Same day | $170.00 | + | $140.00 | = | $310.00 |
| Multiple entry | up to 365 days | 3 business days | $140.00 | + | $85.00 | = | $225.00 |
| Multiple entry | up to 365 days | Next business day | $160.00 | + | $110.00 | = | $270.00 |
| Multiple entry | up to 365 days | Same day | $170.00 | + | $140.00 | = | $310.00 |
Maximum stay in China: 30 days
Submit China tourist visa application
Add China to Selection, and apply for more visas
1 Select the type of China business visa application:
Online China business visa Application
To apply for visas to several countries add China to selection and return to the list of destinations.
Offline China business visa Application
Download, fill out and mail in China business 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. For rush processing you must submit a copy of your e-ticket or confirmed itinerary. For Same Day processing the travel date must be within 5 business days.
d
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 | Service fee | Total cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single entry | up to 90 days | 3 business days | $140.00 | + | $85.00 | = | $225.00 |
| Single entry | up to 90 days | Next business day | $160.00 | + | $110.00 | = | $270.00 |
| Single entry | up to 90 days | Same day | $170.00 | + | $140.00 | = | $310.00 |
| Double entry | up to 180 days | 3 business days | $140.00 | + | $85.00 | = | $225.00 |
| Double entry | up to 180 days | Next business day | $160.00 | + | $110.00 | = | $270.00 |
| Double entry | up to 180 days | Same day | $170.00 | + | $140.00 | = | $310.00 |
| Multiple entry | up to 180 days | 3 business days | $140.00 | + | $85.00 | = | $225.00 |
| Multiple entry | up to 180 days | Next business day | $160.00 | + | $110.00 | = | $270.00 |
| Multiple entry | up to 180 days | Same day | $170.00 | + | $140.00 | = | $310.00 |
| Multiple entry | up to 365 days | 3 business days | $140.00 | + | $85.00 | = | $225.00 |
| Multiple entry | up to 365 days | Next business day | $160.00 | + | $110.00 | = | $270.00 |
| Multiple entry | up to 365 days | Same day | $170.00 | + | $140.00 | = | $310.00 |
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 crew visa application:
Online China crew visa Application
To apply for visas to several countries add China to selection and return to the list of destinations.
Offline China crew visa Application
Download, fill out and mail in China crew 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
Itinerary. For rush processing you must submit a copy of your e-ticket or confirmed itinerary. For Same Day processing the travel date must be within 5 business days.
e
Crew Letter. Formal Application Letter submitted by the airline or shipping company.
f
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 | Service fee | Total cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single entry | up to 90 days | 3 business days | $140.00 | + | $85.00 | = | $225.00 |
| Single entry | up to 90 days | Next business day | $160.00 | + | $110.00 | = | $270.00 |
| Single entry | up to 90 days | Same day | $170.00 | + | $140.00 | = | $310.00 |
| Double entry | up to 180 days | 3 business days | $140.00 | + | $85.00 | = | $225.00 |
| Double entry | up to 180 days | Next business day | $160.00 | + | $110.00 | = | $270.00 |
| Double entry | up to 180 days | Same day | $170.00 | + | $140.00 | = | $310.00 |
| Multiple entry | up to 180 days | 3 business days | $140.00 | + | $85.00 | = | $225.00 |
| Multiple entry | up to 180 days | Next business day | $160.00 | + | $110.00 | = | $270.00 |
| Multiple entry | up to 180 days | Same day | $170.00 | + | $140.00 | = | $310.00 |
| Multiple entry | up to 365 days | 3 business days | $140.00 | + | $85.00 | = | $225.00 |
| Multiple entry | up to 365 days | Next business day | $160.00 | + | $110.00 | = | $270.00 |
| Multiple entry | up to 365 days | Same day | $170.00 | + | $140.00 | = | $310.00 |
| Multiple entry | up to 730 days | 3 business days | $140.00 | + | $85.00 | = | $225.00 |
| Multiple entry | up to 730 days | Next business day | $160.00 | + | $110.00 | = | $270.00 |
| Multiple entry | up to 730 days | Same day | $170.00 | + | $140.00 | = | $310.00 |
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:
Online China student visa Application
To apply for visas to several countries add China to selection and return to the list of destinations.
Offline China student visa Application
Download, fill out and mail in China student 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. For rush processing you must submit a copy of your e-ticket or confirmed itinerary. For Same Day processing the travel date must be within 5 business days.
d
Form JW201 or JW202. Original and photocopy of the approved Foreign Student Visa Application Form (JW201 or JW202) issued by the relevant Chinese school. The Foreign Student Visa Application Form must be signed by both the applicant and the school.
e
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.
Visa type and validity depend on the length of stay requested in the admission letter. Applicants studying for less than 6 months will be issued Type F visas valid for up to 6 months. Applicants studying for longer than 6 months will be issued a single entry Type X visa valid for 3 months. Once arriving at the school, these applicants will apply for a residency permit.
- 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.
Visa type and validity depend on the length of stay requested in the admission letter. Applicants studying for less than 6 months will be issued Type F visas valid for up to 6 months. Applicants studying for longer than 6 months will be issued a single entry Type X visa valid for 3 months. Once arriving at the school, these applicants will apply for a residency permit.
China student visa fees for citizens of United States
| Type of visa | Maximum validity | Processing time | Embassy fee | Service fee | Total cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single entry | up to 365 days | 3 business days | $140.00 | + | $85.00 | = | $225.00 |
| Single entry | up to 365 days | Next business day | $160.00 | + | $110.00 | = | $270.00 |
| Single entry | up to 365 days | Same day | $170.00 | + | $140.00 | = | $310.00 |
| Multiple entry | up to 180 days | 3 business days | $140.00 | + | $85.00 | = | $225.00 |
| Multiple entry | up to 180 days | Next business day | $160.00 | + | $110.00 | = | $270.00 |
| Multiple entry | up to 180 days | Same day | $170.00 | + | $140.00 | = | $310.00 |
Maximum stay in China: 365 days
Submit China student visa application
Add China to Selection, and apply for more visas
1 Select the type of China official visa application:
Online China official visa Application
To apply for visas to several countries add China to selection and return to the list of destinations.
Offline China official visa Application
Download, fill out and mail in China official 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 | Service fee | Total cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diplomatic | up to 90 days | 6 business days | $0.00 | + | $85.00 | = | $85.00 |
Maximum stay in China: 30 days
Submit China official visa application
Add China to Selection, and apply for more visas
Most popular questions
What is a visa?
A visa is a document which allows someone to travel into a specific country and stay there for a set period of time. Generally, a visa may only be issued at the Consulate of the country or, in some cases, at the border. Visas may be stamped or glued directly into a passport or they may be issued electronically (e.g. Australia Visa). Some countries require everyone who enters to obtain a visa, while others have what are known as reciprocal agreements with certain countries that waive visa requirements. A visa may allow one, two or multiple entries before the expiration date of the visa. It is important to research visa requirements before traveling internationally to avoid any issues with border control officials and airlines. If a destination country requires a visa and the traveler does not have it in his/her passport, the airline may refuse to board this person on the plane.
What are the countries that require a visa?
Please refer to the following page on our website to check whether a visa is required or not: visa requirements worldwide. Select your citizenship from the drop down menu at the top of the page, and you will be provided with a complete list of countries that require or do not require visas for you to travel. For detailed instructions on how to apply for a visa select the country of destination from the table.
Can I apply for my work, student or residence visas through VisaHQ.com?
At this time, VisaHQ.com only processes tourist, business, private, crew and official visas. Applicants looking for student visas, work visas or residence visas must apply directly through the nearest Embassy or Consulate.
I'm not a US or Canadian citizen. Can you still process my visa application?
If you are a resident of the United States or Canada, we may be able to process your application, depending on the country you would like to visit, the type of visa you need, and your visa status in the United States or Canada. Please consult our individual country pages or other questions in this FAQ for further information.
What is the difference between visa validity and maximum stay?
The validity of a given visa represents the dates that the visa is effective. For instance, if a visa for China is valid for 90 days, you must enter China before that period of 90 days expires. Maximum stay is the time allotted for stay in the country. Using China as an example, the default maximum stay is 30 days, which means you are only allowed to stay in China for 30 days, even if your visa validity is 90 days. Please note that different countries have different requirements and interpretations regarding visa validity and maximum stay.
Does consular jurisdiction affect the processing of my visa?
In most cases, visas can be processed in Washington DC, without regard to consular jurisdiction. However, there are several countries that require all visa applications to be submitted in the assigned consular jurisdiction. Consular jurisdiction is the geographic area for which a consulate has responsibility for issuing visas. When a consulate is jurisdictional, it can only process visas for those who reside in a state within their jurisdiction. VisaHQ directs applications to appropriate cities for faster or less complicated processing. Please be advised that required documents and processing times may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. VisaHQ continuously updates processing times for all countries including those that are jurisdictional.
China visa for citizens of United States is required for more information please contact the nearest China embassy.