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Collect and Prepare Visa Application Documents
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Valid U.S. Passport
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You must send your valid U.S. passport. The passport must have at least 6 months of validity left, and have at least 1 blank visa page. (Blank endorsement pages in your passport are not acceptable.)
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One passport Photo
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Photo must be 2x2, black and white, or color, with a white, or light background, and show a full, front view of your face. The photos must also be printed on photo quality paper, photos printed on normal paper will be rejected by the embassy.
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Visa Application Form.
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1.This form must be fully completed and signed.
2. Former Chinese citizens must fill in their Chinese name in Chinese characters on the application form.
3. If you would like tips on filling out this application form, please click here.
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Visa Notification
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This form will be secured for you by the company that is employing you in China.
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Authorization to work in China
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Please submit one of the following documents to satisfy this requirement:
1. A Work Permit for Aliens issued by the Chinese Labor Ministry.
2. A Foreign Expert's License issued by the Chinese Foreign Expert's Bureau.
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Additional information for accompanying family members.
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If you are applying for a work visa, and family members will be accompanying you to China, they must provide one of the following:
1. A visa notification issued by the authorized Chinese unit.
2. Proof of kinship in the form of an official marriage, or birth certificate.
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Processing fees.
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1. Consular Fees: This fee must be paid by money order or company check made payable to the Chinese Embassy. DO NOT SEND PERSONAL CHECKS. Include your name and date of birth on the check or money order. If paying by money order, do not include your address on the money order. This fee can also be paid by credit card, using the cumtomer information form in step #2 below.
| Type of Visa |
1 Business Day Processing
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2-3 Business Day Processing.
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4 Business Day Processing
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| Single Entry* |
$160
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$150
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$130
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*Note: Single entry work visas are valid for 3 months from the date of issue. Anyone entering China on a work visa will need to arrange for residency with the local Public Security Department within 30 days of entering China.
2. American Passport Express Service Fee:
- Rush Visa Processing: Departure in less than 15 days- $70
- Standard Visa Processing: Departure in more than 15 days- $55
3. See the Customer Information Form in step #2 below for return shipping options and fees.
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Complete Customer Information Form
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All applicants must complete and submit the customer information form. After submitting the form online print a copy of the confirmation page which appears. The form gives our company information which is used to help accurately process your passport order.
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Shipping of Application
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Shipping
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Please send the following via FedEx:
- Your valid U.S. Passport.
- 1 Passport Photo.
- The visa application form, completed and signed.
- A visa notification from the authorized Chinese unit
- A work permit, or foreign expert's license
- Additional documentation for accompanying family members
- Payment for the consular fees, and service fees.
- The order confirmation page from the customer information form.
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Please contact American Passport Express at 1-800-455-5166 to review your documentation and recieve shipping instructions.
Send Using FedEx ONLY
You will receive email confirmation with your order number and status the day we receive your application.
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