To obtain a visa to China the following documents must be submitted:

1. COVER LETTER

2. VISA APPLICATION FORM duly filled out in English and signed. Incomplete visa applications cannot be processed.

3. DECLARATION FORM duly filled out in English and signed.

4. ORIGINAL PASSPORT, valid for at least six months beyond the applicant’s last day of stay in the country.
ORIGINAL OF GREEN CARD, VALID US VISA (with I-94 form), or copies of other documents of the US immigration services, which must also be valid for, at least six months beyond the applicant’s last day of stay in the country

5. ONE PASSPORT-SIZE PHOTOGRAPH or submit your photo electronically via our e-mail for $8.00 per print.
* The photo must be high resolution, full face, and front view, taken on a white background.

6. FOR TOURIST VISA: ITINERARY LETTER: ticket and hotel confirmation issues by an authorized travel agency.

7. FOR BUSINESS VISA: ORIGINAL LETTER from employer requesting a visa. See page – Format Business Cover Letter.
BUSINESS INVITATION LETTER from Mainland China. See page – Format Business Cover Letter. 
ITINERARY LETTER: ticket and hotel confirmation

8. PAYMENT by: money order, check issued to CTVC or credit card* + 5% service charge
*Please fill a credit card charge authorization form and enclose it with your documents. 

Visa processing fees (including consular fee):
$260.00 – single entry
$270.00 – double entry
$290.00 – multiple entry, valid for 6 months 30 days each entry
$340.00 – multiple entry, valid for 1 year

Visa processing time – 10 business days
For rush processing add 50% more to the regular price.

For multiple entry visas a previous record of visiting Mainland China is requires (copy of previous visas)

9. SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE or enclose $ 30.00 for overnight FedEx express delivery.
*FedEx express is recommended

Notes:

In case of denial of visa by the consulate or cancellation, or amendments by client, visa processing fee is not refundable.
Visa processing time does not include mailing time.
Consular fees, processing time and requirements are subject to change without notice.|
Consulate may require additional information.
CTVC is not responsible for any loss, damage or delay of documents in the mail.