Valid Passport:

You must send the actual passport. The passport must have at least twelve (12) months validity remaining before expiration and has at least one complete blank visa page for the visa stamp.
Note: The last three pages on the U.S. passport are not visa pages and are not acceptable. If your passport doesn't meet the requirement, click here to see our passport services.

Visa Application Form:

Download, completely fill-out and sign China visa application form. One form per applicant. *** Do not leave any areas blank but instead write "N/A" if you don't have answer to a question, or if the question does not apply to you.

All minor applicants must submit a copy of birth certificate, and a copy of both parents passport.

• First time applicants who were born in China must submit original Chinese passport.
• First time applicants who were born in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau must submit a photocopy of their previous passport.

Photograph:

You must provide one 2"x2" passport type photo. Homemade Digital Photographs are not acceptable.

Copy of the Driver License

Photocopy of your driver license, except minors.

Supporting Documents:

You must provide one of the following documents for a tourist visa.

• Photocopy of the roundtrip airline ticket and hotel reservation.
• An Invitation Letter for Tourist Group of Invitation Letter for Tourist by a Duly Authorized Tourism Unit;
• An Invitation Letter issued by companies, corporations, institutions and individuals in China. If the invitation letter is issued by an individual in China, the photocopy of the ID of the individual is required.
The invitation letter issued by companies, corporations, institutions and individuals in China, shall include the following items: (A) Personal information of the application: name, gender, date of birth, passport number, etc. (B) Information concerning the applicant's visit to China: purpose of the visit, date of arrival and leaving, places to visit, relationship between the applicant and the inviter, and who will bear the cost of the applicant's accommodations in China. (C) Information of the inviter: name of the unit or individual, phone number, address, and if applicable, seal and signature of the legal representative. * Generally, the invitation letter may be submitted as a fax, copy or printout. If necessary, the consular officer will ask the applicant to submit the original invitation letter, or to provide some supporting and supplementary documents, or schedule an interview.

Additional Requirements for Non-U.S. Citizens:

You must send your actual U.S. Green Card or your valid U.S. visa. Non-US citizens must also fill out a supplementary application form, Form V. 2011B .

Note: multiple entry visa is not available for non US citizens. Non US passport holder can only apply for a single or double entry visa.

Visa Express Order Form:

Click here to completely fill-out order form. You will be asked to input your personal information, order information, and payment information. After inputting your data, click on "Submit Order " which will create your completed order form, then print it out and sign it.

Total Fees (A + B):

A) Consulate Fee & Service Fee:
Please check the following table for Chinese consulate fee and our service fee:



SERVICE TYPE	ENTRIES	VALIDITY	CONSULATE FEE	SERVICE FEE	PROCESSING TIME
REGULAR	MULTIPLE	6 MONTHS	$140	$49	6+ BUSINESS DAYS
REGULAR	MULTIPLE	12 MONTHS	$140	$49	6+ BUSINESS DAYS
EXPRESS	MULTIPLE	6 MONTHS	$160	$79	4-5 BUSINESS DAYS
EXPRESS	MULTIPLE	12 MONTHS	$160	$79	4-5 BUSINESS DAYS
RUSH	MULTIPLE	6 MONTHS	$170	$109	2-3 BUSINESS DAYS
RUSH	MULTIPLE	12 MONTHS	$170	$109	2-3 BUSINESS DAYS
SAME DAY	MULTIPLE	6 MONTHS	$170	$159	24 HOURS
SAME DAY	MULTIPLE	12 MONTHS	$170	$159	24 HOURS


B) Return Shipping Option & Fee:
Fedex Next Day Service $26
Fedex to Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico $42
Fedex Saturday Delivery $42
Fedex First Over Night (8 am delivery) $70

Payment Methods:

We accept company check, money order, cashier's check or credit card**. Please make check or money order payable to Visa Express. You can write the total amount on one check or money order.

**Credit card payment is subject to a $3 or 3% processing charge, whichever is greater.

Ship Above Materials to:

Send all of the visa application requirements listed above to Visa Express:

3120 Southwest Freeway
Suite 108
Houston, Texas 77098
Toll Free: (800)884-7579
Tel: (713)529-0400
Fax:(713)529-0406

If applications require Same Day service or Rush service. The application must be received before 9:30 AM. You must send your documents using Fedex Overnight Service or UPS AM Delivery only. Applications received after 9:30 AM will be processed the next business day.