POPULAR CHINA VISA

China Visa

Effective Jan. 25th, 2023, Chinese Consulate in New York and Embassy in DC will resume in person visa application for M, F, Z, R, Q, S, X visas. The Chicago and San Francisco Consulate will resume services on Feb. 3rd, 2023.

Our service fee for China visa handling starts from $249. The embassy fee is $140 and the return shipping fee is $36 via Federal Express. Only $140 will be refunded if you wish to cancel your order, after the processing has started. There will be no refund or withdrawal of your application once we have submitted your application to the Embassy.

Many factors can impact the time it takes for a visa to be processed. In most cases, we have processed visas within 2 weeks after an appointment is secured. However, unforeseen delays can sometimes occur during the application process. We recommend that you avoid purchasing your travel tickets until you have received your visa.

To start, please read the instructions below and prepare the application paperwork accordingly, then email us with your application paperwork for pre-check. We will verify your visa application eligibility and send you our payment and then shipping instructions.

You will need to fill out the new Chinese Visa Online Application Form (COVA) and send us your application ID along with your passport number. This form is completed online and typically consists of 8-10 pages, depending on the applicant's specific circumstances. The form will ask for detailed information about family members, educational background starting from high school, and employment history. Therefore, we suggest that you complete the form, but do not submit it until you have reviewed it with us. While we cannot fill out the form for you, we can review and assist you in checking it for most common errors before it is submitted. In the event that the Embassy requires any edits or corrections, they will ask the applicant to complete the form again. The Embassy does not accept any handwritten corrections on the generated PDF form.

Tourist Visa (L)

Issued to those who intend to go to China for touring, sightseeing or visiting friends. Proof of travel such as flight confirmation and hotel reservation or private invitation letter is required. Single-entry, double-entry or multiple-entry are all available for tourists. The duration of stay (each visit) normally is 30-60 days. Multiple-entry up to 10 years is issued to US passport holder.

Business Visa (M)

Business M visa is issued to those who intend to go to China for commercial and trade activities on behalf of a US business. M Visa is usually issued for single-entry, double-entry or multiple-entry. M visa can be issued up to 10 years. The duration of stay (each visit) is normally 30-60 days based on particular Chinese Consulate.

Non-Commerce Visa (F)

F visa is issued to those who intend to go to China for research, scientific, cultural exchange on behalf of a US employer. The applicant is not supposed to be paid by company or institution in China, otherwise Z visa is needed. F visa (for non-trade or non-commerce) is currently issued for single entry only. The duration of stay (each visit) is normally 30-60 days.

Instruction for China work visa (Z visa)

Work Visa (Z) / Talent Visa (R)

Z issued to those who have obtained employment to work in China. A government issued working permit or employment license is required. Z visa is issued for single-entry only. Holders of Z Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of entry, register and apply for the residence permit in Public Security Bureau (police station). Residence permit is good for multiple entry. Z visa is also issued to people conducting commercial performance in China. R visa is issued to those who are high-level qualified talents or whose skills are urgently needed by China.

Instruction for Chinese student visa (X/F visa)

Study Visa (X1/X2)

Issued to those who have been admitted by a Chinese college. Student Visa is sub-divided into X1 and X2. X1 is issued to foreign students who come to China for study for more than 6 months. X2 is issued to those who come to China with same purpose but for a period of less than 6 months. X2 visa is issued for single-entry only. X1 visa can be issued for multiple entry with validity up to 5 years.

Private Visa (S1, Long Term)

Issued to those who intend to go to China to live with the immediate family member working or studying in China, or to those who intend to go to China for other private affairs. The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days. "Immediate family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of 18 or parents-in-law. Original proof of kinship is required. S1 visa is issued for single-entry only. Holders of S1 visa shall, within 30 days from the date of entry, register and apply for the residence permit in Public Security Bureau (police station). Residence permit is good for multiple entry.

Private Visa (S2, Short Term)

Issued to those who intend to visit their immediate family member who is non-Chinese (such as US citizen, etc.) working or studying in China. The intended duration of stay in China is normally granted as 30 - 90 days per visit. Proof of kinship is required for visiting family members. S2 visa is usually issued for multiple-entry. Multiple-entry up to 10 years is only issued to US passport holder.

Family Visa (Q1, Long Term)

Q1 visa is designed for Chinese descendants or foreigners who are spouses of Chinese citizens. Issued to those who are direct family members of Chinese citizens or of foreigners with Chinese permanent residence and intend to go to China for family reunion, or to those who intend to go to China for the purpose of foster care. The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days. "direct family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters. Original proof of kinship is required. Interview may be required. Q1 visa is issued for single-entry only. Holders of Q1 Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of entry, register and apply for the residence permit in Public Security Bureau (police station). Residence permit is good for multiple entry.

Family Visa (Q2, Short Term)

Q2 visa is designed for Chinese descendants or foreigners who are spouses of Chinese citizens. Issued to those with the intention of visiting their relatives who are Chinese citizens residing in China or foreigners with permanent residence status in China. The intended duration of stay in China is normally granted up to 120 days per visit. Q2 visa is usually issued for multiple-entry. Multiple-entry up to 10 years is only issued to US passport holder.

Crew Visa (C)

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.

Group Visa

Group Visa is a particular type of visa that issued to a tourist group which comprises at least five (5) members who must travel together in China. Group Visa is issued as a separate sheet instead of on the individual passport. One Official Visa Notification Letter from any head office of the China Travel Service (CTS), China International Travel Service (CITS), or China Youth Travel Service (CYTS), or Chinese National Tourism Bureau is required.