Passport Visas Express is a private, third-party company, not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency or embassy. Serving customers nationwide through our offices for over 25 years. You can apply directly through the official Chinese government portal, cova.mfa.gov.cn. Official consular fees are separate from our service fees.

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Our team can help you obtain your China Visa:


The article below provides important information about travel to China. For comprehensive Visa Application instructions, please see the specific Visa Requirements page for your Visa Type (business, tourist, etc). Our step-by-step instructions guide you through the process. We review your application and submit it to the appropriate Consulate. Our team is here to help with online chat, phone & email support.

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People's Republic of China

 

See the 2010 Embassy closing schedule. Apply for a China Tourist Visa or China Business Visa.


This information is for citizens of all countries who intend to visit China. For Chinese Visa purposes, Hong Kong is considered a separate principality and not a part of mainland China. American citizens do not require a Chinese visa to enter Hong Kong.

 

NON U.S. citizens please see our NON U.S. China Visa page.

 

Learn about the Chinese Visa Types.

Taking a cruise to/in China? Learn more.

Chinese Transit Visa Information.

Apply for a Chinese Crew Visa C.

Apply for a Chinese Employment / Work Z visa.

 

The Chinese visa is valid for either 3, 6 or 12 months. You may enter at any time during the Chinese visas validity. The Chinese visas' duration of stay is typically 30-days per entry. Your Chinese visas' duration of stay begins the day you enter China.


View a sample Chinese visa here.

 

Chinese Visa FAQ:
How long is a Chinese visa valid for?
When should I apply for a Chinese Visa?
How long does my China visa allow me to stay?
Do I need a visa to enter Hong Kong or Macau?

Do I need a visa to travel between China and Hong Kong?
I'm a non US citizen. Can you obtain my China visa?

 

Let us prepare your China visa application

Information only gets you part of the way. Most delays come from small mistakes on the form, documents that do not match, or rules that changed since the last time anyone checked. Passport Visas Express prepares visa applications for China for you: a specialist completes the application with you by phone, checks it against the embassy's current requirements, and sends you a finished application to print and sign. We then submit it with the consulate on your behalf.

  • Professional preparation of every application in your order
  • Checked for the common errors that cause rejections and delays
  • Real people by phone, email and chat, Monday to Friday
  • Preparation from $90 for one application (government fees are separate)

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Passport Visas Express is a private company, not a government agency, serving customers nationwide since 2001 and registered with the U.S. Department of State as a passport courier.


Here's How to Apply:

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Embassy Notice:

Chinese Visa Validity

U.S. citizens do not require a Chinese visa to enter Hong Kong.

Visa applications are only accepted within 90 days of entry to China.

If your occupation is: NGO, Non-Profit, Charity and Volunteers, processing delays are expected and an in-person interview at the Consulate may be requested.

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For over 25 years, Passport Visas Express (PassportVisasExpress.com) has been a privately owned passport and visa courier, serving customers nationwide through our offices. We are not a government agency and are not part of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Department of State, any U.S. passport agency, or any foreign embassy or consulate.

We are a private, third-party company. You can apply directly through the official Chinese government portal, cova.mfa.gov.cn. Our fees are for our own application services and are charged in addition to all government, embassy and consular fees. Whether a visa is issued, and how long it takes, is decided by the Chinese embassy or consulate.

Insurance notice: Passport Visas Express maintains liability insurance covering the passport applications in our care. For written details of our coverage, call 1-888-596-6028 or email info@passportvisasexpress.com.

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