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REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN A VISA TO ENTER CHINA
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.
Proof of US Status
The Chinese Consulate requires the Original Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa plus I-94 in passport be sent to apply for a visa.
TDS Service Fee
| Type | Price | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | $50.00 | 4 Business Days |
| Express | $75.00 | 24 Hour Processing |
| Rush | $95.00 | Same Day Processing |
Copy of round-trip air tickets, or travel agency/airline itinerary required if you are requesting "Rush" Same Day processing.
Consular Fees
| Type | Entry | Price | Period of stay | Validity | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | Single | $30.00 | 30 Days |
3 months | 4 Business Days |
| Express | Single | $60.00 | 30 Days | 3 months | 24 Hour Processing |
| Rush | Single | $60.00 | 30 Days | 3 months | Same Day Processing |
| Regular | Double | $45.00 | 30 Days | 6 months | 4 Business Days |
| Express | Double | $75.00 | 30 Days | 6 months | 24 Hour Processing |
| Rush | Double | $75.00 | 30 Days | 6 months | Same Day Processing |
| Regular | Multiple | $60.00 | 30 Days | 6 months | 4 Business Days |
| Express | Multiple | $90.00 | 30 Days | 6 months | 24 Hour Processing |
| Rush | Multiple | $90.00 | 30 Days | 6 months | Same Day Processing |
| Regular | Multiple | $90.00 | 30 Days | 12 months | 4 Business Days |
| Express | Multiple | $120.00 | 30 Days | 12 months | 24 Hour Processing |
| Rush | Multiple | $120.00 | 30 Days | 12 months | Same Day Processing |
| Regular | Multiple | $90.00 | 30 Days | 24 months | 4 Business Days |
| Express | Multiple | $120.00 | 30 Days | 24 months | 24 Hour Processing |
| Rush | Multiple | $120.00 | 30 Days | 24 months | Same Day Processing |
Application Form
Application Form
Please Send One Completed and Signed Application
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
Validity of The China Tourist Visa is usually valid for three months from date of issue, for length of stay not to exceed 30 days. Applications for a touristic stay exceeding 30-90 days are not usually granted, except from persons of Chinese origin.
Date Format - Please Note - Chinese visas use the yy/mm/dd format
If Applications require Same-day or 24 hours Processing please send to TDS using only Fedex Priority Overnight Service
Multiple Entry "L" visas for tourist visits and family visit travelers valid for six months or twelve months are also available. Submit a written explantion of why a Multiple Entries Visa is required. You may apply for a 6 months or 12 months validity visa, with stays in China of up to 30-90 days each visit
Visa Requirements, processing times, validity of the visa, and Embassy visa fees are subject to change without prior notice.
