Standard (8 business days or longer): $164.00
Rush Surcharge (4-7 business days, when applicable): $154.00
Emergency Surcharge (1-3 business days, when applicable): $244.00
In addition to our service fees, visa applications require fees paid to the consulate and may be subject to supplemental processing fees. Shipping and additional service fees are separate. For a full list of fees consult your visa application kit. Work visas have higher service fees because of their complexity. To see the available processing times for your destination and the consular fees, click on the “Consular Fees and Visa Processing Times” link to the right.
A Chinese student visa is required for enrollment in a study course in China. A Chinese student (X1) visa is typically issued for long-term study (more than 180 days) in China. A Chinese student (X2) visa is typically issued for short-term study (less than 180 days) in China.Washington, DC: U.S. citizens born in Afghanistan, Cameroon, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Nigeria or Syria and currently traveling to China with their American passport will need to make a personal appearance in order to apply for a visa to China. Travisa will be unable to assist you with your visa request.
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Passport Requirements:
Original, signed passport plus one photocopy of the information page. The passport must be valid for 6 months beyond stay in China, with at least two blank passport pages available for Chinese visa and entry stamps. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for China visas.
China Visa Application Form:
One signed visa application form. Every question on the application must be answered, please answer NONE if the question does not apply to you. Applications must be typed in block capital letters; handwritten changes are not accepted. The signature on the application form must match the signature on the applicant's passport. The Consulate of China requires a visa application be completed according to strict guidelines. Make sure your documentation is accurately prepared by making use of Document Preparation Service. After placing your order, you will receive an Application Kit which includes an optional form where you can provide simple answers. If you choose this service a Specialist will work with you to ensure the required documents are prepared according to government and consular requirements. Once your application form is complete, we will return it to you via a secure and encrypted email for your signature, keeping your personal information safe.Washington, DC: The visa application must be single-sided.
Photo Requirements:
One color photo that meets the following strict criteria: taken within the last six months, against an all white background, printed on high-quality photo paper, 48 mm tall x 33 mm wide exactly, provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression, eyes open, ears visible, no background light or shadow over your face, neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes, you should not wear any garment identical to the photo background, your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staplesWashington, DC:
You must provide one color, passport-type photograph that meets the following criteria:
OR - you can upload a photo when you place your order, instead of providing physical passport photos.
Official Invitation:
- For short term study in China, the original and one photocopy of Admission Notice issued by a school or educational institution in China. - For long term study in China, the original and one copy of an approved Foreign Student Application Form (JW201 or JW202) issued by the Chinese unit, and an enrollment letter from the Chinese school. The JW202 must be signed by the student on the bottom right of the form in blue ink.
Proof of State Residency:
Washington, DC:
You must provide a proof of your current address of residency. The document must either be a copy of the front and back of your driver's license or government ID, or a utility bill. The document must:
Please note, if you must submit a utility bill the consulate requires electric, gas, or a water bill; phone and cable bills are not accepted.
Applicants Under the Age of 18:
For applicant's that are minors: Include a copy of minor's Birth Certificate and a copy of both parent's passport information page.Washington, DC: All minors under the age of 18 traveling to China must:
Medical Requirements:
Washington, DC: Applications for a stay in China of 6 months or more must include a Physical Examination Certificate for Foreign Citizens.
Previous Visa:
Washington, DC: If you have been granted a China visa in the past, you must provide a copy of the most recent issued China visa.
Country of Origin:
Applicants of Chinese origin, (born in China), must include a copy of a previous Chinese visa or their last original Chinese passport. Make sure the Chinese Name field is completed on the Chinese visa application form in Chinese characters.Washington, DC: If you are a former PRC passport holder or were born in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, or Macau:
Special Instructions:
Travel to Hong Kong or Macau: Visiting Hong Kong or Macau is considered leaving China. The applicant must obtain a multiple entry visa if leaving Mainland China to visit Hong Kong or Macau with the intention to re-enter the mainland before finally departing from China.Media Professionals: or employees of a media company, even if the applicant is not traveling for business purposes, the applicant must submit a letter from the applicant's employer on company letterhead indicating that you are NOT traveling onn company business and will NOT be performing any media related work.
In Person Appearance:
Washington, DC: Citizens of the United States holding U.S. passports that were born in Afghanistan, Iran or Nigeria will need to make a personal appearance at the embassy in order to obtain a visa. Travisa will not be able to assist you with your visa request.
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San Francisco: The processing time for Turkish passport holders or persons of Turkish origin can be extensive and is determined entirely at the Consulate of China's discretion. Please allow ample processing time to secure the visa.
This is Travisa's service order form, where you will provide your contact and shipping information, choose the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.
Click here for China Consular Fees and Visa Processing Times
Register your trip with the US Embassy:
The US State Department strongly encourages American citizens planning international travel to register with the US Embassy(s) in the countries they plan to visit. Registration notifies the US Embassy in each country of your travel plans and enrolls you in the State Department travel advisory and warnings program. Feel more secure about your international travels by having Travisa register your trip with the US Department of State; simply complete the form on your visa application kit after placing your order.
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.
Residents of these states apply for a visa in Chicago :
Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin.
Travisa - Chicago 111 East Wacker Drive, Suite 512 Chicago, IL 60601 Tel: 877-876-3266
Residents of these states apply for a visa in Houston :
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas. *Exception: French citizens must apply in person.
Travisa - Houston 2 Greenway Plaza Suite 200 Houston, TX 77046 Tel: 877-876-3266
Residents of these states apply for a visa in Los Angeles :
Arizona, Southern California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Pacific Islands.
Travisa - Los Angeles 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 570 Los Angeles, CA 90036 Tel: 877-876-3266
Residents of these states apply for a visa in New York :
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Travisa - New York 60 E. 42nd Street, Suite 106-107 Lobby New York, NY 10165 Tel: 877-876-3266
Residents of these states apply for a visa in San Francisco :
Alaska, Northern California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
Travisa - San Francisco 555 Montgomery Street, Suite 700 San Francisco, CA 94111 Tel: 877-876-3266
Residents of these states apply for a visa in Washington, DC :
Washington, DC, Delaware, Idaho, Kentucky, Maryland, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
Travisa - Washington, DC 4301 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 250 Washington, DC 20008 Tel: 877-876-3266
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