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Telephone
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China Visa Requirements

Quick Answer


NATIONAL PURPOSE OF TRAVEL VISA REQUIRED?
United States

Business

Yes

Tourist

Yes

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A UNITED STATES PASSPORT PLEASE CLICK THIS BUTTON:

China Non U.S.


NOTES FOR CHINA VISAS:

  • Maximum Stay: 60 days

  • May not be obtained upon arrival

  • Processing time 3 or 10 business days

  • Airport transit does not require visa

  • All forms must be type written. Hand written forms will not be accepted by the Embassy


BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR CHINA VISAS:
 
TOURIST REQUIREMENTS FOR CHINA VISAS:
  • One completed China visa application (click for China visa application)
  • One passport type photo
  • Your actual passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond the completion of this trip and one blank visa page

CHINA CONSULAR FEES:

China visa fees for citizens of United States

Type of visa

Maximum validity

Embassy fee

Processing time

 

Variable entries

up to 90 days

$ 140.00

10 business days

Variable entries

up to 90 days

$ 170.00

3 business days

 

SERVICE FEES:

Service Fees Charged by Allied Passport

Process Time Allowed

Document Type

Service Fee

 

Standard Processing:

10+ business days

Visa

$ 45.00

Rush Processing:

6-9 business days

Visa

$ 60.00

Expedited Processing:

4-5 business days

Visa

$ 120.00

Emergency Processing:

0-3 business days

Visa

$ 200.00

 

RETURN SHIPPING:

 
Federal Express 2nd Day   $ 22.00
Federal Express Next Afternoon   $ 26.00
Federal Express Next Morning   $ 33.00
Federal Express Saturday Delivery   $ 45.00
Federal Express International (Outside 48 lower States)   Quote
 
Local Delivery within DC   $ 12.50
Local Delivery within Beltway   $ 20.00