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China Crew Visa Application Requirements (C Visa)

China Crew visa (C Visa) is Issued to foreign crew members utilizing means of international transportation including: aircraft, trains, ships, and motor vehicle drivers engaged in cross-border transport activities. Multiple-entry up to 5 years is only issued to US passport holder. In order to apply for China Crew Visa, please prepare your application according to the detail requirement explained below.

Please prepare all required items below accordingly:

1 Actual passport, plus a photocopy of the name page
2 Proof of Residence
A photocopy of the driver's license or major utility bill with your name and address is required.
3 One recent passport-type photograph
4 Fill out China Online Visa Application Form (COVA) online
5 Submit the Visa Service Request Form Online
6 Payment for visa processing, service and shipping
Chose A
Service Level
Time needed
All Fees
Review and Prepare
Consular Processing
Embassy Fee
Service Fee
Price Regular Pre-check Only Service
5-10 days
N/A
N/A
From $149*
Price Express Pre-check Only Service
2-5 days
N/A
N/A
From $259*
Price Regular Service (Pre-check+Submission)
5-10 days
2 - 3 Weeks*
$140
From $249*
Price Express Service (Pre-check+Submission)
2-5 days
8-10 days
$165
From $349*
Price Rush Service (Pre-check+Submission)
1-3 days
4-6 days
$165
From $449*
Remarks:
7 Where You Stay Form
8 Photocopy of Your Previous Chinese Visa
9 A formal letter of introduction from the US employer on the business letter head
The letters needs to be on the cruise company letter head and addressed to the Chinese Consulate.
10 Photocopy of Employee ID
Please provide a clear copy of your employee ID.
11 A detail day by day cruise itinerary (only for ocean ship crew)
A detail day by day itinerary on the cruise company letter head with ports of call in China circled.
A Additional requirement based on jurisdiction
B Additional requirement for Chinese descendants
Pre-check Available Pre-check by email before mailing