How soon do you need your China Tourist Visa for U.S. Citizens?

Learn more about the government fees, entry, and validity options for China Tourist Visas

What steps are involved in getting my China Tourist Visa from TDS?

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Document Requirements

These requirements are applicable for US Citizens applying for a China Tourist visa in Houston

Important NoticeImportant Notice

The Chinese Cosulate in Houston has closed down please see our Washington DC Office.

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The validity of a Chinese visa is usually valid for 10 years from date of issue, for a length of stay not to exceed 60 days. The Chinese Embassy is not required to issue a 10 year visa, some applicants will receive visas with a lesser validity at the Chinese Government's discretion.

Date Format - Please Note - Chinese visas use the yy/mm/dd format


 

Shipping Instructions

Please forward a printed copy of your order confirmation for a China Tourist visa for US Citizens and all required documents to:

Travel Document Systems, Inc.
5444 Westheimer road
Suite #1000
Houston, TX 77056

Local Phone Number: 866-797-2600

Urgent applications for a China Tourist visa should be shipped to TDS using only the FedEx Company.

Please use FedEx Priority Overnight. Do NOT ship "First Overnight." This will delay the delivery of your package.

Once your order is complete, your Passport with the visa sticker/stamp will be returned to you via FedEx Overnight.

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Continental USA Only Price
Next Business Day - up to 3 passports $36.00
Next Business Day - 4 or more passports $39.00
Saturday Delivery $41.00
Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI Price
Next Day Letter (No Saturday Delivery) $39.00
International Price
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