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) Fully completed and signed.
  
  
• 1 Passport-type photograph required (front facing photo only)
  
  
• Copy of round-trip air tickets, or travel agency/airline itinerary and hotel confirmation required if you are requesting same day service
  
  
• An applicant who was born in China is required to submit his /her Chinese passport, or copy of its personal information page, or last foreign passport with a Chinese visa when he/she applies for a Chinese visa with a new foreign passport. A Chinese child born in US shall provide the original and copy of his/her bith certificate for the first time of applying for a visa.
  
  
• Multiple Entry "L" visas for tourist visits and family visit travelers valid for six months or twelve months are also available. Submit a written explantion of why a Multiple Entries Visa is required. You may apply for a 6 months or 12 months validity visa, with stays in China of up to 30-90 days each visit
  
  
• -or- Foreign citizens of Chinese origin who were born in China (including Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau) may apply for up to 24 months months validity visa, with stays in China of up to 30-90 days each visit. A written application for stays up to 6 months may be considered.
  
  
• Completed Cover Page and Credit Card Authorization forms (print from browser)

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.
• Rush processing of 24 hours issue or same-day is available (additional Embassy fee applies). TDS Service Fee for same-day processing is $90.00.

Fees:

• Service Legend

  Regular: Visa issued in 4 Business Days

  Express: Visa issued in 24 to 48 hours

  Rush:      Visa issued Same Day Service

  (Please mark application according to service required)

• TDS Service Fee:

$ 45.00 Per Visa - Regular or Express Issuance

$ 90.00 Per Visa - Rush (same day issuance)

• Consular fee - US citizens only:
  $130.00 Per Visa - Regular issuance
  $160.00 Per Visa - Express or Rush issuance
  $130.00 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: (12/24 months business visa )

  $130.00 Per Visa - Regular issuance

  $160.00 Per Visa - Express issuance

  $160.00 Per Visa - Rush issuance
  
  
  

  Also 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.