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REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN VISA TO ENTER CHINA

Effective April 01 2008, the Consulate General of the Peoples Republic of China in New York will issue a visa to non-US citizens for a single entry visa only, valid for entry for three months from the date of issue of the visa, for a non-extendable stay of up to 30 days. No Double Entry or Multiple Entries visas will be considered without an ORIGINAL Visa Notification from the PRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs This information also applies to U.S. Permanent Residents and all other non-U.S. citizens

Tourist Visa Requirements: (New instructions 4/14/08 in BLUE below)

  • Submit national passport /valid at least 6 months beyond stay
  • 1 Visa Application Form, fully completed and signed
  • 1 Passport-type photograph required
  • Notarized photocopy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa plus I-94 in passport)
  • Photocopy of a recent Bank Statement
  • Copy of round-trip air tickets, or travel agency/airline itinerary and hotel confirmation required
  • Applicants staying with family in China, rather than staying at a hotel, must provide round-trip air tickets or travel agency/airline itinerary and evidence of kinship:
    • A copy of Birth Certificate -OR-
    • A copy of a Marriage Certificate
  • Applicants staying with friends must provide round-trip air tickets or travel agency/airline itinerary and must fully complete all questions in Section 4 of the application form:
  • Completed Cover Page and Credit Card Authorization forms (print from browser)
Business Visa Requirements: (New instructions 4/14/08 in BLUE below)
  • Submit national passport /valid at least 6 months beyond stay
  • 1 Visa Application Form, fully completed and signed
  • 1 Passport-type photograph required
  • Notarized Photocopy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa plus I-94 in passport)
  • Copy of round-trip air tickets, or travel agency/airline itinerary and hotel confirmation required
  • Applicants staying with family in China, rather than staying at a hotel, must provide round-trip air tickets or travel agency/airline itinerary and evidence of kinship:
    • A copy of Birth Certificate -OR-
    • A copy of a Marriage Certificate
  • Applicants staying with friends must provide round-trip air tickets or travel agency/airline itinerary and must fully complete all questions in Section 4 of the application form:
  • Completed Cover Page and Credit Card Authorization forms (print from browser)
  • A business letter from your firm, addressed to: "Consulate General of The Peoples Republic of China, Visa Section, New York, N.Y. ", explaining the purpose of the trip, and guaranteeing financial support for the applicant while in the Peoples Republic of China, and return transportation.
  • An invitation from a company or organization in PR China (not Hong Kong). The invitation must be issued by a Chinese Government Ministry or authorized government office, or Regional office of Chinese Foreign Economic Relations and Trade Commission, and include their 4-digit reference number.

Employment "Z" Visa Requirements:
  • Submit National passport /valid at least 6 months beyond stay
  • 1 Visa Application Form, fully completed and signed
  • 1 Passport-type photograph required
  • Photocopy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa plus I-94 in passport)
  • Photocopy of a recent Bank Statement
  • Completed Cover Page and Credit Card Authorization forms (print from browser)
  • A business letter from your firm, addressed to: "Consulate General of The Peoples Republic of China, Visa Section, New York, N.Y ", explaining the purpose of the trip, and guaranteeing financial support and return transportation for the applicant while in the Peoples Republic of China
  • An official ORIGINAL Visa Notification issued by a Chinese Government Agency -or-
  • a government-authorized company/organization Z visa notification -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. It 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.,
    641 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1435
    New York, NY 10022

  • Your application, which must be fully and accurately completed, is hand carried to the Consulate of PR China and is usually processed in four to five business days.
  • Rush processing of 24 hours issue (Express) or same-day (rush) is available (additional Embassy fee applies). TDS Service Fee for same-day processing is $90.00.
Fees: (All Non-US Citizens)
  • 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 - All nationalities:
    $ 30.00 Per Visa - Regular issuance
    $ 60.00 Per Visa - Express or Rush issuance
  • 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. Application for a touristic or business stay exceeding 30 days is not usually granted. 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.



Print Visa Application Form

INFORMATION AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
REVISED 04/2008



 
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