China Visa 

Business Visa Requirement Checklist

Step 1

Send the following items to our Houston office via FedEx Priority

1) Submit your original Passport plus one copy of the i.d. page- valid at least 6 months beyond stay, and containing at least one blank visa page, any amendment/endorsement pages in the back cannot be used for visas.

2) Submit (2)  China Visa Application forms completely filled out online then print and sign. One original form and one copy. The Consulate will reject any hand written forms or hand written corrections. Every question must be answered, enter "none" in any blank fields that do not pertain to you.

3) Submit (1) passport size photo, 2" x 2", white or light background, glued or stapled to the application form. Photos must be professionally taken. Photos from Walgreens, CVS, or FedEx Office are recommended. Any domestic, family photos, snapshot, homemade, photocopies, and computer photos are not accepted by the Consulate.

4) Submit a Business letter from U.S. based employer or sponsoring company, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant's position in the company, and detailing the purpose of visit to China. The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant, provide detailed contact information in China, and specify the number of entries (single, double or multiple) being requested. Faxed or emailed copies are accepted.

5) Submit a Letter Of Invitation by the Chinese local governments, companies, corporations and institutions other than above-mentioned Chinese agency. The invitation letter shall include the following items: (A) Personal information of the invitee: name, gender, date of birth, etc. (B) Information concerning the invitee's visit to China: purpose of the visit, date of arrival and leaving, places to visit, relationship between the invitee and the inviter, and who will bear the cost of the invitee's accommodations in China. (C) Information of the inviter: name of the unit, phone number,fax number, address, seal and signature of the legal representative.The invitation letter must be on the Chinese company letterhead. 

6) New: Submit a copy of your round trip tickets or itinerary showing all flights from the U.S. to China and back to the U.S.

7) New: Submit a copy of your Chinese hotel reservation.

8) New: Submit a copy of your valid driver's license.

9) Non U.S. Passports; The Consulate of China requires your Original U.S. Resident card plus one copy. If you are not a U.S. Resident then you must have a valid U.S. visa with at least 6 months validity after leaving China and an original valid I94 with at least 6 months validity after leaving China. Most Chinese visas will have a maximum validy of 6 months to non U.S. Passport holders. In addition the Consulate requires a Supplimental Visa Application to be completed and signed.

10) RUSH SERVICE: Applicants requesting rush service should send the package to us via FedEx Priority delivery. Please do not use FedEx First Overnight or Standard. 

Step 2

Click here to complete the Service Order Form

Additional visa information:

 All of the above listed items are required by the Consulate of China, any missing or incomplete items will delay the issuance of your visa. The Consulate reserves the right to request additional documents. French passport holders must apply in person at the Consulate.

The Consulate of China recommends that non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until your visa is issued and received back by you.

Born in China: First time applicant whose former nationality was Chinese, shall write down his/her Chinese name on the application form and submit his/her original Chinese passport or the photocopy of the information page of the passport. Applicant who was formerlyChinese and has acquired a new US passport,if there is a Chinese visa in the old passport, shall submit his old US passport or the photocopy of the Chinese visa. 

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Tourist Visa Requirement Checklist

Step 1

Send the following items to our Houston office via FedEx Priority

1) Submit your original Passport plus 1 copy of the i.d. page - valid at least 6 months beyond stay, and containing at least one blank visa page, any amendment/endorsement pages in the back cannot be used for visas.

2) Submit (2)  China Visa Application forms completely filled out online then print and sign. One original form and one copy. The Consulate will reject any hand written forms or hand written corrections. Every question must be answered, enter "none" in any blank fields that do not pertain to you.

3) Submit 1 passport size photo, 2" x 2", white or light background, glued or stapled to the application form. Photos must be professionally taken. Photos from Walgreens, CVS, or FedEx Office are recommended. Any domestic, family photos, snapshot, homemade, photocopies, and computer photos are not accepted by the Consulate.

4) New: Submit a copy of your round trip tickets or itinerary showing all flights from the U.S. to China and back to the U.S.

5) New: Submit a copy of your Chinese hotel reservation.

6) New: Submit a copy of your valid driver's license.

7) Minors under age 18 need a copy of their birth certificate.

8) Non U.S. Passports; The Consulate of China requires your Original U.S. Resident card plus one copy. If you are not a U.S. Resident then you must have a valid U.S. visa with at least 6 months validity after leaving China and an original valid I94 with at least 6 months validity after leaving China. Most Chinese visas will have a maximum validy of 6 months to non U.S. Passport holders. In addition the Consulate requires a Supplimental Visa Application to be completed and signed.

9) RUSH SERVICE: Applicants requesting Rush issuance (Premier Gold) or (2 - 3 days) should send the package to us via FedEx Priority delivery. Please do not use FedEx First Overnight or Standard. 

Step 2

Click here to complete the Service Order Form

Additional visa information:

All of the above listed items are required by the Consulate of China, any missing or incomplete items will delay the issuance of your visa. The Consulate reserves the right to request additional documents. French passport holders must apply in person at the Consulate.

The Consulate of China recommends that non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until your visa is issued and received back by you.

Born in China: First time applicant whose former nationality was Chinese, shall write down his/her Chinese name on the application form and submit his/her original Chinese passport or the photocopy of the information page of the passport. Applicant who was formerlyChinese and has acquired a new US passport,if there is a Chinese visa in the old passport, shall submit his old US passport or the photocopy of the Chinese visa.

Chinese-American born in China (Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau included)may apply for a Multiple Entry "L" Visa valid for 24 months. The photocopy of the personal information page of his/her original Chinese passport is required to provide. 

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Student Visa Requirement Checklist

Step 1

Send the following items to our Houston office via FedEx Priority

1) Submit your original Passport plus 1 copy of the i.d. page - valid at least 6 months beyond stay, and containing at least one blank visa page, any amendment/endorsement pages in the back cannot be used for visas.

2) Submit (2)  China Visa Application forms completely filled out online then print and sign. One original form and one copy. The Consulate will reject any hand written forms or hand written corrections. Every question must be answered, enter "none" in any blank fields that do not pertain to you.

3) Submit 1 passport size photo, 2" x 2", white or light background, glued or stapled to the application form. Photos must be professionally taken. Photos from Walgreens, CVS, or FedEx Office are recommended. Any domestic, family photos, snapshot, homemade, photocopies, and computer photos are not accepted by the Consulate.

4) Official Invitation from China, one original and one copy of an approved Foreign Student Application Form JW101 or JW202 and an enrollment letter from the Chinese school. The majority of Chinese student visas are issued for a single entry and valid for three months from the date of issue. All students must register this visa at the local public security office in China within thirty days of arrival in China.

5) Non U.S. Passports; The Consulate of China requires your Original U.S. Resident card plus one copy. If you are not a U.S. Resident then you must have a valid U.S. visa with at least 6 months validity after leaving China and an original valid I94 with at least 6 months validity after leaving China. Most Chinese visas will have a maximum validy of 6 months to non U.S. Passport holders. In addition the Consulate requires a Supplimental Visa Application to be completed and signed.

6) New: Submit a copy of your valid driver's license.

7) RUSH SERVICE: Applicants requesting Rush issuance should send the package to us via FedEx Priority delivery. Please do not use FedEx First Overnight or Standard. 

Step 2

Click here to complete the Service Order Form

Additional visa information:

All of the above listed items are required by the Consulate of China, any missing or incomplete items will delay the issuance of your visa. The Consulate reserves the right to request additional documents. French passport holders must apply in person at the Consulate.

The Consulate of China recommends that non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until your visa is issued and received back by you.

Processing Time: Chinese visas are issued in 1 week. Rush service is available for additional fees.

Our Shipping Address: 4550 Post Oak Place, Suite 251, Houston, Texas, 77027

Phone- (713) 961-3131   Fax- (713) 961-3141   Email- houston@passportworld.com

Work Visa Requirement Checklist (Z Visa)

Step 1

Send the following items to our Houston office via FedEx Priority

1) Submit your original Passport plus one copy of the i.d. page- valid at least 6 months beyond stay, and containing at least one blank visa page, any amendment/endorsement pages in the back cannot be used for visas.

 2) a) Submit (2)  China Visa Application forms completely filled out online then print and sign. One original form and one copy. The Consulate will reject any hand written forms or hand written corrections. Every question must be answered, enter "none" in any blank fields that do not pertain to you.

   b: Submit (1) Supplemental Visa Application form. Certain fields may not pertain to your visa type. This form must be typed also, handwritten forms or corrections are not allowed.

3) Submit 1 passport size photo, 2" x 2", white or light background, glued or stapled to the application form. Photos must be professionally taken. Photos from Walgreens, CVS, or FedEx Office are recommended. Any domestic, family photos, snapshot, homemade, photocopies, and computer photos are not accepted by the Consulate.

4) Submit a Business letter from U.S. based employer or sponsoring company, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant's position in the company, and detailing the purpose of visit to China. The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant, provide detailed contact information in China, and specify the number of entries (single, double or multiple) being requested. Faxed or emailed copies are accepted.

5) Submit an Official Invitation.  One original visa notification issued by the authorized Chinese office. (such as the Chinese Foreign Ministry)

In addition, please submit one original and one photocopy of the Work Permit for Aliens issued by the Chinese Labor Ministry or the original of Foreign Expert's License issued by the Chinese Foreign Expert Bureau.

A visa notification issued by the authorized Chinese office or proof of kinship, e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc, is required for the accompanying family members.

6) New: Submit a copy of your valid driver's license.

7) Non U.S. Passports; The Consulate of China requires your Original U.S. Resident card plus one copy. If you are not a U.S. Resident then you must have a valid U.S. visa with at least 6 months validity after leaving China and an original valid I94 with at least 6 months validity after leaving China. Most Chinese visas will have a maximum validy of 6 months to non U.S. Passport holders. In addition the Consulate requires a Supplimental Visa Application to be completed and signed.

8) RUSH SERVICE: Applicants requesting Rush issuance should send the package to us via FedEx Priority delivery. Please do not use FedEx First Overnight or Standard. 

Step 2

Click here to complete the Service Order Form

Additional visa information:

All of the above listed items are required by the Consulate of China, any missing or incomplete items will delay the issuance of your visa. The Consulate reserves the right to request additional documents. French passport holders must apply in person at the Consulate.

 The Consulate of China recommends that non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until your visa is issued and received back by you.

Processing Time: Chinese visas are issued in 1 week. Rush service is available for additional fees.

Our Shipping Address: 4550 Post Oak Place, Suite 251, Houston, Texas, 77027

 Phone- (713) 961-3131   Fax- (713) 961-3141   Email- houston@passportworld.com

Worldwide Visa & Passport Services, Inc. - Terms and Conditions

Our company cannot guarantee the issuance or processing time of any visa or passport.

The issuance and processing time is determined by the respective Embassy or Consulate

for visas, and the U.S. Department of State for passports.

All fees are non refundable once the application has been submitted to the respective Embassy,

Consulate, or the U.S. Dept. of State, even in cases of denial.

The majority of delays are caused by incomplete applications or missing requirements.

We suggest not purchasing your airline ticket until your visa and/or passport have been secured

and returned to you. We cannot be held liable for airline tickets, hotels, car rentals or any other

 travel related expenses incurred.