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Applicant must submit their current passport. China visas are stamped into a passport, therefore the the original passport is required.
Note: In order to obtain China visas, passport must have one blank visa page (typically the last few pages of the passport are marked "Amendment" and are not valid for visas) and must be valid for at least six months past the date of entry into China.
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Applicant must submit two (2) identical, color, passport style photographs. The photos must be recent and generally should not be the same used for the passport itself. Passport photos can be obtained at most post offices, Kinko's, Walgreens, etc.
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Applicant must submit a computer-generated itinerary from a travel agency or online booking tool (such as e-confirmation from an airline or Travelocity, Orbitz, etc) showing departure from the U.S. and arrival/departure for China.
Recent changes to Chinese visa requirements require applicant to also submit one of the following:
1) Photocopy of round-trip airline ticket AND hotel reservation; OR
2) Invitation Letter for Tourist Group issued by a Duly Authorized Tourism Unit; OR
3) Invitation Letter issued by Chinese companies, corporations, institutions and individuals. If the invitation is issued by an individual, a photocopy of that person's Chinese ID is required.
Invitation letter issued by companies, corporations, institutions or individuals in China shall include the following items:
(A) Personal information of applicant: name, gender, date of birth, etc.
(B) Information concerning applicant's visit: purpose of visit, date of arrival and departure, places to visit, relationship between the applicant and the inviter, and who will bear the cost of the applicant's accommodations in China.
(C) Information of inviter: name of the unit or individual, phone number, address, and if applicable, seal and signature of the legal representative.
Invitation letter can be submitted as a photocopy. However, original invitation and/or personal interview may be requested at visa officer's discretion.
Although applicant may be submitting documents along with other family members, when submitted to an embassy or consulate, applications are treated individually. If applicant is under 18 years old, include the following:
1) Color copies of parents valid passports. If either, or both, parents do not have valid passports, include color copies of driver's license or other state issued ID. If either, or both, parents are not US citizens, include copies of ID and copies of US visa or permanent resident card (Green card).
2) Include a photocopy of the child's birth certificate.
3) Include a letter of authorization for child to obtain visa and travel. |
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Applicant must submit one completed China visa application. Applications should be printed single-sided and signed in blue or black ink only.
Click here to download, print, complete and sign the China Visa Application.
Applicant must submit one completed China Supplementary Form. Similar to above, the document is a fillable PDF and all fields with no answer must be answered "N/A". The completed form should be printed single-sided and signed in blue or black ink only.
Click here to download, print, complete and sign the Supplementary China Visa Application.
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Note: The application as released by the Chinese government utilizes the latest version of Adobe Reader. You may be prompted by Adobe to "install simplified Chinese language pack".You must accept AND reboot computer in order for update to take affect before being able to complete the application.
Note: If applicant is former Chinese citizen (including Taiwanese), applicant must submit previous Chinese passport or proof of previously issued Chinese visa. |
