1. Select Visa Type

2. Select Office/State

3a. Check Requirements

3b. Fill & Print Application

4. Fill Online Order Form


REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN A VISA TO ENTER CHINA

DIPLOMATIC AND OFFICIAL




Passport

Please send TDS your current valid and signed passport. It must not expire within 6 months and must have at least one blank visa page. If your passport expires within 6 months, you must renew your passport and then we will secure your visa with the new passport.

 

Photo

Please send 1 recent professional passport-type photograph.
Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable.

 

 

Diplomat Letter

Visa Cover Letter from U.S. Department of State
Letter from sending department or agency, addressed to:

"Embassy of The Peoples Republic of China, Visa Section, Washington D.C."

The letter must explain all of the following:
Applicant's position and title
The purpose of the trip
Dates of the intended visit
Contact person in China

 

TDS Service Fee

TypePriceProcessing Time
Regular $50.00 1-4 Business Days

 

Consular Fees

TypeEntry PricePeriod of stayValidityProcessing Time
Regular
 Single $0 30 Days
 3 months 1-4 Business Days



Application Form

Application Form

 

Shipping Address

Please forward the completed requirements detailed above to:
TRAVEL DOCUMENT SYSTEMS, INC.,
641 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1435
New York, NY 10022

URGENT APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SHIPPED TO TDS USING ONLY THE FEDEX COMPANY

 

FedEx Fees

FedEx Return Shipping
Continental USA Only Price
Next Business Day - up to 3 passports $23.00
Next Business Day - 4 or more passports $26.00
Saturday Delivery $39.00
Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI Price
Next Day Letter (No Saturday Delivery) $39.00
International Price
Call for a quote. Call.

 

Additional Helpful Information (Visa Notes)

The China visa is usually valid for three months from date of issue, for length of stay not to exceed 30 days.