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Tourist Visaourist Visa (L-Visa)
Tourist visas are generally issued to applicants who intend to visit Requirements: 1. One completely filled out Visa Application Form for the P.R. China (Q-2007) . no item should be blank or alterd. 2. One recently taken 2X2 inch photo showing entire face and without a hat on. Please affix the photo to the application form. 3. Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages and valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of application. 4. Former Chinese visa records (if any, together with their copies). 5. U.S citizens may apply for a single, double-entry visa valid for 3 months or a multi-entry tourist visa valid for 12 months. If people apply for a multi-entry tourist visa for 12 months their passports should be valid for at least 18 months. 6. An applicant born in 7. A child of Chinese descent and born in foreign country who applies for a Chinese visa for the first time is required to submit his or her Birth Certificate and foreign passport or foreign permanent resident permit (e.g Green Card) of one of his or her parents. 8. Non-US citizens shall provide documents valid for at least 6 months that entitles them to reside for an extended period of time in the US, Such as a Green card, work or study visa (together with their copies). Temporary visitors to the 9. An approval notice from China Tibet Tourism Bureau is required if you intend to travel to the Tibet Autonomous Region (Telephone number for the Tourism Bureau: 86-891-6834313, fax number: 86-891-6834632). 10. Other files consuls request. No visa application can be done through mail, email, Internet, or any express delivery service such as UPS, FedEx, etc. Visa application should be submitted and picked up by the applicant or someone else entrusted.
Visa Pickup, Fees and Payments
The above information is subject to change without notice.
Business Visa usiness Visa (F-visa)
Business visas are generally issued to applicants who intend to visit
Requirements: 1. One completely filled out Visa Application Form for the P.R. China (Q-2007) .no item should be blank or alterd. 2. One recently taken 2X2 in. photo showing entire face and without a hat on. Please affix the photo to the application form. 3. Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages and valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of application. 4. Former business visa (F-visa) records (if any, together with their copies). 5. Visa conformation letter from an economic and trade bureau or a foreign affairs office of the provincial or municipal government. 6.U.S. citizen may apply for a single, double-entry visa valid for 3 months or a multiple-entry F-visa valid for 12 months. A letter from the Chinese counterpart or foreign employee is required, stating that he or she will visit 7. An applicant born in 8. Non-US citizens shall provide documents valid for at least 6 months that entitle them to reside for an extended period of time in the US , Such as a Green card, work or study visa (together with their copies). Temporary visitors to the 9. Other files consuls request.
Reminder: No visa application can be done through mail, email, internet, or any express delivery service such as UPS, FedEx, etc. Visa application should be submitted and picked up by the applicant or someone else entrusted.
Visa Pickup, Fees and Payments
The above information is subject to change without notice.
Student Visatudent Visa (X-visa)
Requirements: 1. One completely filled out Visa Application Form for the P.R. China (Q-2007) .no item should be empty or alterd. 2. One recently taken 2X2 in. photo showing entire face and without a hat on. Please affix the photo to the application form. 3. Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages and valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of application. 4. A visa application form for international students (JW-201 or 202) issued by the Ministry of Education of China, and notification of admission from enrolled school with the seal of the said ministry are required (together with their copis). 5. A Physical Examination Record for Foreigner (Q-2)filled out and signed by a doctor (together with their copis). 6.An applicant born in China who is applying for a Chinese visa with his or her new foreign passport is required to submit his or her Chinese passport or last foreign passport. 7. A child of Chinese descent and born in a foreign country who applies for a Chinese visa for the first time is required to submit his or her Birth Certificate and foreign passport or foreign permanent resident permit (e.g. Green Card) of one of his or her parents.(together with their copis). 8.Non-US passport bearers shall provide documents valid for at least 6 months that entitle them to reside or work for an extended period of time in the US.(together with their copis). 9. former chinese visas ( if any, together with their copis). 10. other files consuls request . Reminders: 1. No visa application can be done through mail, email, internet, or any express delivery service such as UPS, FedEx, etc. Visa application should be submitted and picked up by the applicant or someone else entrusted. 2. The Passport and Visa Office issues single entry X-visas and Multi-entry X-visas valid for 12 months for American nationals who intend to study in China for more than 6 months. The visa fees are different. 3. Aliens holding X-visas shall, within 30 days of entry into China, obtain aliens' residence permission from the Public Security Bureau at the place of their residence. Otherwise, aliens may be fined, detained or even ordered to leave the country wihin a specific time period.
Visa Pickup, Fees and Payments
The above information is subject to change without notice.
Employment Visamployment Visa (Z-visa)
Requirements: 1. One completely filled outVisa Application Form for the P.R. China (Q-2007) .no item should be empty or alterd. 2. One recently taken 2X2 in. photo showing entire face and without a hat on. Please affix the photo to the application form. 3. Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages and valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of application. 4. An invitation letter or telegram from the relevant department of the Chinese Government or Government-authorized company. 5. Original Foreign Experts Working Permit issued by the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affaris, or orginal and copy of Alien Employment Lisense issued by the Ministry of Labour amd Social Security, or other relevant permit of employment. 6. The spouse or children of the Z-Visa applicant who are following the applicant to stay in China are required to be listed in the above-mentioned invitation letter or telegram. Otherwise original and copy of Marriage Certificate or Birth Certificate to prove their relationship are also required. 8. A child of Chinese descent and born in a foreign country who applies for a Chinese visa for the first time is required to submit his or her Birth Certificate and foreign passport or foreign permanent resident permit (e.g. Green Card) of one of his or her parents. 9.Non-US passport bearers shall provide documents valid for at least 6 months that entitle them to reside or work for an extended period of time in the US. 10. former chinese visas ( if any ). 11. other files consuls request .
Reminders: 1. No visa application can be done through mail, email, internet, or any express delivery service such as UPS, FedEx, etc. Visa application should be submitted and picked up by the applicant or someone else entrusted. 2. Z-visa is generally valid for 3 month. Applicants should apply for a residence permit from a local county level Public Security Bureau within 30 days after entering China.
Visa Pickup, Fees and Payments.
The above information is subject to change without notice.
Transit Visaransit Visa (G-visa)
Requirements: 1. One completely filled outVisa Application Form for the P.R. China (Q-2007). no item should be empty or alterd. 2. One recently taken 2X2 in. photo showing entire face and without a hat on. Please affix the photo to the application form. 3. Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages and valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of application. 4. A valid visa from the destination country (region) and connecting tickets are required. 5. An applicant born in China who is applying for a Chinese visa with his or her new foreign passport is required to submit his or her Chinese passport or last foreign passport. 6. A child of Chinese descent and born in a foreign country who applies for a Chinese visa for the first time is required to submit his or her Birth Certificate and foreign passport or foreign permanent resident permit (e.g. Green Card) of one of his or her parents. 7.Non-US passport bearers shall provide documents that entitle them to reside or work for an extended period of time in the US. 8. former chinese visas ( if you have any ). 9. other files consuls request .
Reminders: 1. No visa application can be done through mail, email, internet, or any express delivery service such as UPS, FedEx, etc. Visa application should be submitted and picked up by the applicant or someone else entrusted. 2. G-visas are generally good for one or two entries. 3. Non-U.S. or British citizens to in transit China may stay inside the airport (and not going through customs) for less than 24 hours without applying for visas. 4. Citizens of the following countries in transit Shanghai can stay in Shanghai for up to 48 hours without applying for visas: Korea, U.S. Canada, Australia, New Zealand, French, Netherlands, France, Belgium, Luxemburg, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Austria and Greece.
Visa Pickup, Fees and Payments.
The above information is subject to change without notice.
Journalist Visa ournalist Visa (J-1, J-2 visa)
1. One completely filled outVisa Application Form for the P.R. China (Q-2007) .no item should be empty or alterd. 2. One recently taken 2X2 in. photo showing entire face and without a hat on. Please affix the photo to the application form. 3. Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages and valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of application. 4. A letter or telegram from the competent department of the Chinese Government is required. 5. An applicant born in China who is applying for a Chinese visa with his or her new foreign passport is required to submit his or her Chinese passport or last foreign passport. 6.Non-US passport bearers shall provide documents that entitle them to reside or work for an extended period of time in the US. 7. former chinese visa records ( if any ). 8. other files consuls request .
Reminders: 1. No visa application can be done through mail, email, internet, or any express delivery service such as UPS, FedEx, etc. Visa application should be submitted and picked up by the applicant or someone else entrusted. 2. J-1 visas are generally valid for 3 month. Applicants should apply for a residence permit from a local county level Public Security Bureau within 30 days after entering China. 3. Journalists to visit China for sightseeing will be issued an L-visa and are not permitted to cover news.
Visa Pickup, Fees and Payments.
The above information is subject to change without notice.
Residence Visa esidence Visa (D-visa)
1. One completely filled outVisa Application Form for the P.R. China (Q-2007) .no item should be empty or alterd. 2.One recently taken 2X2 in. photo showing entire face and without a hat on. Please affix the photo to the application form. 3. Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages and valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of application. 4. A permanent residence confirmation form is required. You or your designated relatives in China may obtain this form from the exit-and-entry department of the municipal or county public security bureau where you intend to reside. 5. An applicant born in China who is applying for a Chinese visa with his or her new foreign passport is required to submit his or her Chinese passport or last foreign passport. 6. A child of Chinese descent and born in a foreign country who applies for a Chinese visa for the first time is required to submit his or her Birth Certificate and foreign passport or foreign permanent resident permit (e.g. Green Card) of one of his or her parents. 7.Non-US passport bearers shall provide documents that entitle them to reside or work for an extended period of time in the US. 8. former chinese visas ( if you have any ). 9. other files consuls request .
Reminders: 1. No visa application can be done through mail, email, internet, or any express delivery service such as UPS, FedEx, etc. Visa application should be submitted and picked up by the applicant or someone else entrusted. 2. D-visas are generally good for one entry and valid for 3 months. Applicants should apply for a residence permit from a local county level Public Security Bureau within 30 days after entering China.
Visa Pickup, Fees and Payments.
The above information is subject to change without notice.
Visas for Train Attendants, sas for Train Attendants, Air Crew Members and Seamen (C-visa)
Requirements: 1. One completely filled outVisa Application Form for the P.R. China (Q-2007) .no item should be empty or alterd. 2. One recently taken 2X2 in. photo showing entire face and without a hat on. Please affix the photo to the application form. 3. Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages and valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of application. 4. The application will be dealt in accordance with the mutual agreement. An invitation letter from the relevant department of the Chinese Government is required when there is no agreement or when the application is not within the agreement. 5.An applicant born in China who is applying for a Chinese visa with his or her new foreign passport is required to submit his or her Chinese passport or last foreign passport. 6. former chinese visas ( if you have any ). 7. other files consuls request .
Reminders: 1. Train Attendants, Air Crew Members and Seamen to visit China for touring or a family visit should apply for another L-visa despite the validities of their C-visas. 2. No visa application can be done through mail, email, internet, or any express delivery service such as UPS, FedEx, etc. Visa application should be submitted and picked up by the applicant or someone else entrusted.
Visa Pickup, Fees and Payments.
The above information is subject to change without notice.
Diplomatic or Service Visaplomatic or Service Visa
Requirements: 1. One completely filled outVisa Application Form for the P.R. China (Q-2007) .no item should be empty or alterd. 2.One recently taken 2X2 in. photo showing entire face and without a hat on. Please affix the photo to the application form. 3. Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages and valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of application. 4. A diplomatic note from your government, consulate general, or the United Nations is required. 5. If you are invited by Chinese governmental departments, a notification of issuance of visa, invitation letter, or telegram or pertinent document from the competent department is also required. 6. former chinese visas ( if you have any ). 7. other files consuls request .
Reminders: 2. Diplomatic or service visa fees are waived.
The above information is subject to change without notice.
1. Pickup Applicant will be given a pickup form. Applicant or someone else entrusted can pickup the visa by submitting the pickup form.Please keep the pickup form in a safe place. Chinese visas can generally be picked up on the fourth working day from the submitting date. For example, if you submitted on Friday, you may pick up your visa next Thursday (if not a holiday). If an application really has emergency , he may ask for expedited service. Consuls will make the decision depending on the quantity of applications of that day. Since it taks some time to process visas, same day rush visas are generally picked up about 2:15pm. Applicants must enter into the Application Hall before 2:30pm when it is closed. notice: we don't give a promise that any applicant can get same day or next day pickup service . Applicants should pay extra $30 dollars per visa for same day pickup, or$20 per visa for the next or third working day pickup service, in addition to regular visa fee.
2. Regular Visa Fees (Dollars) 1) Visas for U.S. Citizens
2) Visas for ROMANIA Citizens
3)Visas for OTHER Non-U. S. Citizens
3. Payments: We accept money order, company check, Master or Visa Card only. Cash and other payments are not accepted. Money order or company check should be made payable to "Chinese Consulate General in New York". NOTICE: IF YOU WANT TO BUY MONEY ORDER FROM ANY BANK ,YOU MUST HAVE ITS ACCOUNT .
Please pay when you pickup. Do not pay when submitting applications. Applicants have the responsiblity to check the contents of the visas when they pick up. Please click here to see visa sample. The Chinese Consulate are not responsible for any errors found afterward.
The above information is subject to change without notice.
Chinese Citizens Born in U.S.
In accordance with the Nationality Law of the People's Republic of China, children of Chinese citizens born in the United States should apply for visas or Travel Documents for China as follows: 1. If one of the parents is American or a Green Card holder, the child is an American citizen, and should apply for a visa. He or she is required to submit: 1)One completely filled outVisa Application Form for the P.R. China (Q-2007) .no item should be empty or alterd. 2) One recently taken 2X2 in. photo showing entire face and without a hat on. Please affix the photo to the application form; 3) A passport with blank visa pages and valid for more than 6 months; 4) Original and copy of the Birth Certificate of the child; 5) Original and copies of the passport or Green Card of one of the parents; 6) Tourists to China shall provide round trip air tickets and hotel reservation (together with their copis). 8) former chinese visas ( if you have any ). 9) other files consuls request .
2. If both of the parents do not join foreign nationalities and do not have Green Cards, the child is a Chinese citizen. The child is required to apply for a Travel Documents of the People's Republic of China by submitting following materials: 1)One completely filled outPassport and Travel Document Application Form (H-1). 2) Three recently taken 2X2 in. photo showing entire face and without a hat on. Please affix one photo to the application form. 3) Original and copy of Birth Certificate of the child; 4) Original and copies of Chinese passports of both parents; Parents may apply for Travel Documents for your children by mail or entrust someone else to submit the application in person. Travel Documents are generally valid for 2 years. Regular fee for five-day pickup is $25. Additional rush service fee of $30 per document should be paid for same day pickup and an additional $20 for the next day or third day pickup. Please refer to Application by Mail for more detailed requirements for application by mail. Please be noticed that there is no rush or express service for mail applications. Please check the validity of the Travel Documents of your child after he or she enters into China, and make sure to extend at a local county level Public Security Bureau lest illegal residence.
The above information is subject to change without notice.
Visas or Entry Permit for sas or Entry Permit for Hong Kong or Macao SAR
The following U.S. citizens visiting Hong Kong are required to apply for visas in advance: (1) U.S. citizens intending to stay in Hong Kong longer than 90 days; (2) U.S. citizens intending to enter Hong Kong for employment, investment, education, training or residence. For any detailed information, or to learn if a visa is required, please click here. 2. Citizens of U.S., Canada and the other 36 countries can visit the Macao SAR without applying for visas. Citizens from the other countries can apply for the visa when they enter Macao SAR. 3. Chinese (including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan) to visit Hong Kong and Macau, please refer to theChinese version of our website. 4. For aliens other than citizens of the United States, please click here for more information.
The above information is subject to change without notice.
Guidance foruidance for Visa Agents
1. Passport Please make sure passport is valid for more than 6 months beyond the date of application and have at least 2 blank visa pages. Please make a special note if the applicant's name or birth date has been changed.
2. Application form Please fill out or print the Visa Application Form for the P.R. China (Q-2007) completely, legibly and truthfully. Do not leave any item blank. Write N/A if there is nothing to declare. 1) Name:Applicant born in China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) must fill in their Chinese names. 2) Occupation: Accurate occupation is needed. Fill in none for unemployed. 3) Purpose of Journey: Fill out truthfully and legibly. 4) Place to visit: List all the provinces, cities or counties intending to visit. 5) Number of Entries or Duration: Fill in the items according to the demands of the applicant. Final decision will be made by Consuls. 6) Photo: One passport picture is needed. Digitally printed, travel pictures are not accepted. 7) Signature: The application form must be signed by the applicant himself, except for the children. 8) Company identifier: Please stamp or label the name and telephone number of your company on the form for contacts.
3. Submitting Applications 1) For the convenience of individual applicants, group applications with more 10 passports are required to be submitted before 12:00pm. They will not be accepted after 1:30 pm. 2) Please prepare all application materials and have them ready. Applications may be rejected if they do not meet requirements or you have submit illusive documents. 3) Please put application forms and other materials into the blank page of each passport. 4) Please submit applications separately according to pickup dates, numbers of entries and categories of visas. 5) Foreign passports, application forms and relevant application materials will be kept here. Please be noticed that original documents such as birth certificates, green cards or Chinese passports (which will be cancelled) will be returned immediately. 6) Please submit any special application separately and explain to consuls in detail. 7)Those who submit applications should bear the responsibility for checking the pick-up forms. Any questions should be addressed with consuls immediately.
4.Picking up 1) We accept cash, money order or company check only. Please write down your business phone number on the back of company checks. Visa paid in dud check will be cancelled and applications of the relevant company will be rejected in the future. 2) Those who pick up visas have the responsibility to check the visas in detail. Please report to consuls immediately with any questions.
The above information is subject to change without notice.
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