Chinese Tourist Visa
How to Apply for a Tourist Visa to China
CHINA VISA
The China Tourist Visa A China tourist visa, also known as a type “L” visa, is usually valid for 30 days from the a y date of entry according to the Chinese Consulate General. It might be extended . through applications to the local public security bureau. Upon arrival, your documents will be examined by an inspection agent. If everything is correct, they will be stamped w an entry seal. with The tourist visa only allows you to travel to China for sightseeing or to visit family or sightseeing friends. If you want to travel to any area not yet opened to the tourists, you will have . to apply for a Foreign Travel Permit at the local public security organ. General China Visa Requirements To apply for any visa to China, Chinese Embassy and Consulates require the following: a valid passport with 6 months validity remaining; at least one blank visa page; a recent passport photo (black & white or color); completed China visa application form; payment; How to Apply for a Chinese Visa Complete the visa application form. Take it to the Chinese embassy or consulate general which holds consular jurisdiction over the state where you reside along with your passport, photo and payment The Chinese Embassy and Consulate Generals do payment. not accept visa applications by mail. If you cannot apply in person, you can send a relative, friend, or travel/visa agent to submit the application on your behalf. Another option is to contract a private travel document expediter. Expediting services are usually located in major cities where embassies and consulates are found. Apply online to expedite your china travel visa or see below for further instructions.
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China Visa Application Form There is only one China visa application form for every type of travel visa. Click the links below to download the forms in PDF format. China Visa Application Form (BG (BG-01) China Visa Fees Entries Single entry Double entry Multiple Entries Multiple Entries China Visa Processing Times Type of Processing Regular Express Emergency Processing Time 4 business days 2-3 business days 1 business day Additional Fee n/a $20 $30 Validity 3-6 months 6 months 6 months 12 months Fee $130 $130 $130 $130
Additional Notes • Your visa application can be delayed or rejected if it is not filled out completely and correctly. Take your time and check everything twice. • You are encouraged to apply for your visa a month before your departure date. While regular processing usually takes only 4 days, it can take longer, especially if the visa officer makes a request for additional documentation. • The visa officer who reviews your application has final authority to determine the validity, duration of stay and time of entry of the visa you are issued. • Any person who suffers from a mental disorder, leprosy, AIDS, venereal diseases, contagious tuberculosis or other such infectious diseases shall not be permitted to enter China.
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China Visa Expediting Service If you find that you are unable to visit the Chinese Embassy or Consulate General and Consulate do not have friends or relatives who can take the application for you, you may need to contract a private visa expediting service. Apply online to get your China travel vi quickly. visa Embassy of the People’s Republic of China 2300 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC (202) 234-2034 Region Served: Washington DC Delaware, Idaho, Kentucky, Maryland, Montana, DC, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, , Dakota, , Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming Consulate Generals of the People’s Republic of China Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Houston 3417 Montrose Boulevard Houston, Texas 77006 713-520-1462 Region Served: Alabama, , Florida Georgia, Louisiana, , Oklahoma, Texas Florida, Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Chicago 100 West Erie Street Chicago, IL 60610 312-803-0095 Illinois, Minnesota, Region Served: Colorado, Illinois Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota Missouri, Wisconsin Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in New York 520 12th Ave. New York, NY 10036 212-244 9456
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Region Served: Connecticut, Maine Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey New Maine, Jersey, York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island Vermont Island, The Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Los Angeles 443 Shatto Pl Los Angeles, CA 213-388-2566 California, Region Served: Arizona, Southern California Hawai, New Mexico, Islands Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in San Francisco 1450 Laguna St San Francisco, CA 415-674-2900 California, Region Served: Alaska, Northern California Nevada, Oregon, Washington
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