NATIONAL | PURPOSE OF TRAVEL | VISA REQUIRED? |
---|---|---|
United States | Business | Yes |
Tourist | Yes |
NOTES FOR CHINA VISAS:
You may only apply 90 days prior to your departure date.
We can process visas in all jurisdictions. If you are not in Houston’s jurisdiction we charge $150 extra to process.
Applications must be type written. Hand written forms will not be accepted by the embassy.
IF YOU WERE BORN IN CHINA PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CHINA PASSPORT OR COPY OF ITS PERSONAL INFORMATION PAGE, OR LAST FOREIGN PASSPORT WITH A CHINA VISA. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS SUCH AS RENUNCIATION PAPERS MAYBE REQUIRED.
BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR CHINA VISAS:
Applications must be type written. Hand written applications will not be accepted by the embassy.
One computer typed China visa application. Save to your desktop before filling.
One passport type photo
Actual passport valid 6 months beyond trip completion and side by side blank visa pages
Non-USA passport holders must provide your original green card or US Visa and I-94
One copy of flight itinerary from airline (required)
One official invitation from the China Foreign Ministry
Copy of driver’s license
Company business letter – Generate one now and print on your company letterhead.
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TOURIST REQUIREMENTS FOR CHINA VISAS:
Applications must be type written. Hand written applications will not be accepted by the embassy.
One computer typed China visa application. Save to your desktop before filling.
One passport type photo
Actual passport valid 6 months beyond trip completion and side by side blank visa pages
One copy of flight itinerary from airline (required)
copy of driver’s license
Non-USA passport holders must provide your US Visa and I-94 or original green card
Hotel Confirmation
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– Parents traveling with minors will need to supply a copy of their child’s birth certificate.
China visa fees for US Citizens | |||
Type of visa | Maximum validity | Processing time | Embassy fee |
Variable entries | up to 10 years | 10 business days | $ 140.00 |
Variable entries | up to 10 years | 6 business days | $ 140.00 |
Variable entries | up to 10 years | 2 business days | $ 160.00 |
Outside Houston Jurisdiction | add $150 |
Service fee is per person per visa | |
Process Time Allowed | Service Fee |
Standard Processing 5-10 business days: | $ 85.00 |
Rush Processing 3-4 business days: | $ 95.00 |
Emergency Processing 1-2 business days: | $ 125.00 |
Return Shipping
We do not accept customer prepaid labels or return envelopes. | |
We offer Federal Express combined shipping rates! | |
Federal Express Overnight | $ 35.00 |
Federal Express 1st Overnight | $ 75.00 |
Federal Express Saturday Delivery | $ 50.00 |
When available | |
One Way Local Delivery within Houston city per applicant | $ 40.00 |
One Way Local Delivery to either Houston Airport | $ 180.00 |
How To Complete
1. Read country requirements
2. Gather documents and complete
3. Ship all documents to us:
Texas Tower
2020 Montrose Blvd. Suite 400
Houston, TX 77006