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REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN BUSINESS VISA TO ENTER
CHINA
Requirements
for U.S. Citizens for Tourist Travel
Requirements
for U.S. Official or Diplomatic Passport Holders
Requirements
for Non-U.S. Citizens for Tourist and Business Travel
Business
Visa Requirements:
Effective immediately the Consulate General of the Peoples Republic of China in San Francisco will only accept applications for visas from residents of the Consulate's area of jurisdiction - Alaska, Northern California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington State. Other applicants residing outside the above jursdiction should apply through our Washington DC office.
- Submit
U.S. passport /valid at least 6 months beyond stay
- 1 Visa
Application Form (Q1), eff. 09/01/2007 new form (2 pages) is required.
- 1 Passport-type
photograph required (front facing photo)
- Copy of round-trip air tickets, or travel agency/airline itinerary and hotel confirmation required if you are requesting same day service
- Applicants for a Single Entry visa or a Double Entries visa or Multiple Entries visa require an invitation known as a "Visa Notification Form" from the PRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs or from China Foreign Economic Relations and Trade Commission or from any authorized government entity. This invitation should be arranged by your host in China and MUST BE ORIGINAL
- Applicants for short term study in China require an approved Foreign Student Visa Notification form (JW202) from the PRC Ministry of Education and a letter of acceptance from the Chinese school. The visa issued for short term study (less than 180 days) will usually be an "F" visa.
- Applicant(s) for a double entry or multiple entry visa should provide a WRITTEN request detailing the need for this type of visa.
U.S. citizens may apply for Single Entry (valid 3-6 months), Double Entry (valid 6 months), Multiple Entry (valid 6 months or 12 months.
Travelers seeking a two year validity visa should apply in writing with evidence of a JV relationship or evidence of frequent previous visits to China (at least two visits to China in the past 12 months)
- Completed
Cover Page and Credit Card Authorization forms (print from browser)
- A letter of introduction from your firm, addressed to:
"Consulate
General of The Peoples Republic of China,
Visa Section,
San
Francisco CA"
This letter must explain all of the following: - Nature of
business to be performed in China.
- Name and
address of reference to be visited in China
- Guarantee
of return transportation and sufficient funds for the visit.
- The letter
should be signed by an officer of the company other than the applicant.
If a multiple entries visa is required, the Visa Notification from China should request 6 months or 12 months or two years validity.
Employment
"Z" Visa
An official
invitation issued by a Chinese Government Agency -or-
a government-authorized
company/organization -or-
an Employment
License issued by the Chinese Labor Ministry, are required.
The "Z" visa
is usually issued valid for entry for three months from
the issue date, for a stay of 30 days from the date of
entry. The period of stay may be extended locally by your
employer in China.
Processing
Instructions
-
Send
the passport and all requirements detailed above, by registered
mail or Federal Express to:
TRAVEL DOCUMENT SYSTEMS, INC.,
3 Embarcadero Center
Lobby Level, Suite 2
San Francisco, CA 94111
- Your
application, which must be fully and accurately completed,
is hand carried to the Consulate of PR China and is usually
processed in four business days.
Fees:
- TDS Service Fee:
- Regular: $50.00 per Visa issued in 4 Business Days
Express: $75.00 per Visa issued in 24 to 48 hours
Rush: $95.00 per Visa issued Same Day
- (Please mark application according to service required)
- Consular
fee - US citizens only:
- $130.00
Per Visa - Regular issuance
- $160.00
Per Visa - Express or Rush issuance
- $160.00
Per Visa - for Double Entry
- Multiple
Entries: (6 months business visa only):
- $130.00
Per Visa - Regular issuance
- $160.00
Per Visa - Express issuance
- $160.00
Per Visa - Rush issuance
- Multiple
Entries: (12 or 24 months business visa)
- $130.00
Per Visa - Regular issuance
- $160.00
Per Visa - Express issuance
- $160.00
Per Visa - Rush issuance
Effective May 01, 2003 the Chinese Embassy and Consulates will cease
accepting visa applications by mail service, including express services.
The embassy requests visa applicants appear in person or use a visa service.
- Include
credit card authorization, a check or money order payable
to "Travel Document Systems, Inc." for TDS handling
fee per visa, plus Consular Fee per visa, plus return
Shipping Fee.
Return Postage
Continental USA Only -
$23.00 FedEx (Next Business Day - up to 3 passports)
$26.00 FedEx (Next Business Day - 4 or more passports)
$39.00 FedEx (Saturday Delivery)
Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI -
$39.00 FedEx Next Day Letter (No Saturday Delivery)
Visa
Information
- The China
tourist or business visa is usually valid for three months
from date of issue, for length of stay not to exceed 30 days.
Applications for a touristic stay exceeding 30 days are not
usually considered favorably. Applications for business stay
exceeding 30 days may be considered, but requires an invitation
from the Chinese host organization requesting longer duration
of stay.
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If Applications require 24 hours Processing please send to
TDS using only Fedex Overnight Service
- Passport
must have at least six months remaining validity and contain
at least one blank visa page for visa to be issued. This does not include amendment pages 22, 23, 24. TDS can
assist with obtaining U.S.
Passports, whether new issue, renewal, or obtaining additional
visa pages for a valid passport.
Multiple
Entry "F" Visas
- Multiple entry "F" visas for business travelers
valid for one year and two years are also available. Your business host in China should send you an invitation (fax acceptable) requesting one year multiple entries or two year multiple entries.
Contact TDS for any further information required.
REGISTER YOUR TRIP:
The U.S. Department of State encourages all American travelers to register with their local Embassy or Consulate when arriving in a foreign country. Registration helps the Embassy to provide important services for American citizens residing or traveling abroad. Some of these services include:
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Locating individuals in cases of family or personal emergencies,
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Relaying important travel and safety information about the region,
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Arranging evacuation transportation in cases of natural disaster or civil unrest,
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Issuing replacement passports when originals are lost, and
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A number of other administrative services relating to personal documentation.
Without the information provided through registration, the Embassy is severely hindered in its ability to provide these services. Many of these services involve emergency situations and time constraints, therefore failure to register will almost certainly lead to delays at moments when you can least afford them.
Print Visa Application
Form
INFORMATION
AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
REVISED 07/2008
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