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.,
3 Embarcadero Center
Lobby Level, Suite 2
San Francisco, Ca 94111

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.