Saturday, 21 August 2010

China Visa


According to the Law of the People's Republic of China Concerning the Administration of Foreigners Entering and Leaving the Country, foreign tourists must apply for visas at China's foreign affairs offices, consulates or other organizations authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs A group of five tourists or more can apply for a group tourist visa. This is usually handled by a travel agency organizing groups. People coming to China from countries which have visa agreements with China (such as agreements which exempt tourist groups from visas) are treated in accordance with these agreements. If you want to go to Tibet for a visit you can apply for a visa only with the consent of the Tourism Administration of the Tibet Autonomous Region or any one of its foreign representative offices. A passport is required for visa application, the passport shall be valid for at least 6 months beyond the duration of the tour.
Visa is required for Canadians, Americans and people of most other nationalities who travel to China. You can apply it directly at the Chinese Embassies and Consulate Generals around the world:
For Canadian and US passport holders, visa is not required for Hong Kong if your stay is less than 90 days as a tourist. For other passport holders, please consult with your nearest PRC embassy or consulate.
China Tourist Visa (also known as L visa) issued to travelers who enter China temporarily for tourism, sightseeing, visits with friends or relatives, medical treatment or other private purposes. China tourist visa is valid for 6 months with single-entry, or 6 months with double-entry, or 6 months/12 months with multiple-entry.
China Business Visa (also known as F visa) issued to foreigners who are invited to China for business visit, consult with business associates, attend professional or business convention, make commercial contacts, or culture exchanges, short-term studies for a period of no more than six months. China business visa is valid for 6 months with single-entry, 6 months with double-entry, or 6 months/12 months with multiple-entry.
China Student Visa (also known as X visa) issued to foreigners who enter China for study, advanced studies for a period of more than six months. For a period of no more than six months, business visa (type F) will be granted.
 China Work Visa (also known as Z visa) issued to foreigners who enter China for a post or employment, and their accompanying family members. The holder of a work visa shall go through residential formalities in the local public security department within thirty days of entry into China.
China Crew Visa (also known as C Visa) issued to crew members to perform duties on board an international train, airlines or other vessel, and their accompanying family members.
China Transit Visa (also known as G Visa) issued to foreigners transit through China.

CHINA TOURIST VISA SERVICE INSTRUCTION
(only for U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents)

Valid Passport:
    You must send the actual passport. The passport must have at least six (6) 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.
Visa Application Form:
    Download (You may need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this document. Click Here to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance), completely fill-out and sign China visa application form. One form per applicant.
Photograph:
    You must provide one 2"x2" passport type photo.
Additional Requirements for Non-U.S. Citizens:
    You must send a copy of both sides of your U.S. Green Card or your valid U.S. visa.
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
    1
    6 MONTHS
    $140
    $29
    4 DAYS
    RUSH
    1
    6 MONTHS
    $160
    $49
    24 HOURS
    URGENT
    1
    6 MONTHS
    $170
    $69
    SAME DAY
    REGULAR
    2
    6 MONTHS
    $140
    $29
    4 DAYS
    RUSH
    2
    6 MONTHS
    $160
    $49
    24 HOURS
    URGENT
    2
    6 MONTHS
    $170
    $69
    SAME DAY
    REGULAR
    MULTIPLE
    6 MONTHS
    $140
    $49
    4 DAYS
    RUSH
    MULTIPLE
    6 MONTHS
    $160
    $69
    24 HOURS
    URGENT
    MULTIPLE
    6 MONTHS
    $170
    $79
    SAME DAY
    REGULAR
    MULTIPLE
    12 MONTHS
    $140
    $49
    4 DAYS
    RUSH
    MULTIPLE
    12 MONTHS
    $160
    $69
    24 HOURS
    URGENT
    MULTIPLE
    12 MONTHS
    $170
    $79
    SAME DAY
    B)Return Shipping Option & Fee:
    Fedex Next Day Service $20
    Fedex to Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico $35
    Fedex Saturday Delivery $35
    Fedex First Over Night (8 am delivery) $60
Payment Methods:
    We accept company check, money order, cashier's check or credit card. Please make check or money order payable to CHINATOUR.COM. You can write the total amount on one check or money order.
Ship Above Materials to:
    Chinatour.com International Inc.
    Attn: Visa Unit
    1860 EL Camino Real
    Suite 207
    Burlingame, CA 94010
* If applications require Urgent (Same-day) service or Rush (24 hours) service. The application must be received before 10:30 AM. You must send your documents using Fedex Priority Overnight Service or UPS Next Day Service only. Applications received after 10:30 AM will be processed the next business day
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CHINA BUSINESS VISA SERVICE INSTRUCTION

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 passport are not visa pages and are not acceptable.
Visa Application Form:
    Download (You may need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this document. Click Here to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance), completely fill-out and sign China visa application form. One form per applicant.
Photograph:
    You must provide one 2"x2" passport type photo.
Business Letter or Invitation Letter:
    A Business Letter from your company or an invitation letter from the Chinese company, Letter must address to "Consulate of China" explaining the purpose of the trip, guaranteeing financial support for you while in China.
Additional Requirements for Non-U.S. Citizens:
    You must send a copy of both sides of your U.S. Green Card or your valid U.S. visa.
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
    1
    6 MONTHS
    $140
    $29
    4 DAYS
    RUSH
    1
    6 MONTHS
    $160
    $49
    24 HOURS
    URGENT
    1
    6 MONTHS
    $170
    $69
    SAME DAY
    REGULAR
    2
    6 MONTHS
    $140
    $29
    4 DAYS
    RUSH
    2
    6 MONTHS
    $160
    $49
    24 HOURS
    URGENT
    2
    6 MONTHS
    $170
    $69
    SAME DAY
    REGULAR
    MULTIPLE
    6 MONTHS
    $140
    $49
    4 DAYS
    RUSH
    MULTIPLE
    6 MONTHS
    $160
    $69
    24 HOURS
    URGENT
    MULTIPLE
    6 MONTHS
    $170
    $79
    SAME DAY
    REGULAR
    MULTIPLE
    12 MONTHS
    $140
    $49
    4 DAYS
    RUSH
    MULTIPLE
    12 MONTHS
    $160
    $69
    24 HOURS
    URGENT
    MULTIPLE
    12 MONTHS
    $170
    $79
    SAME DAY
    B)Return Shipping Option & Fee:
    Fedex Next Day Service $20
    Fedex to Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico $35
    Fedex Saturday Delivery $35
    Fedex First Over Night (8 am delivery) $60
Payment Methods:
    We accept company check, money order, cashier's check or credit card. Please make check or money order payable to CHINATOUR.COM. You can write the total amount on one check or money order.
Ship Above Materials to:
    Chinatour.com International Inc.
    Attn: Visa Unit
    1860 EL Camino Real
    Suite 207
    Burlingame, CA 94010
*If applications require Urgent (Same-day) service or Rush (24 hours) service. The application must be received before 10:30 AM. You must send your documents using Fedex Priority Overnight Service or UPS Next Day Service only. Applications received after 10:30 AM will be processed the next business day.
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CHINA STUDENT VISA SERVICE INSTRUCTION

Valid Passport:
    You must send the actual passport. The passport must have at least six (6) 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.
Visa Application Form:
    Download (You may need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this document. Click Here to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance), completely fill-out and sign China visa application form. One form per applicant.
Photograph:
    You must provide one 2"x2" passport type photo.
Student Visa Application:
    Send a copy of your approved Foreign Student Visa Application Form (JW101 or JW202).
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 CONSULATE FEE SERVICE FEE PROCESSING TIME
    REGULAR
    1
    $140
    $29
    4 DAYS
    RUSH
    1
    $160
    $49
    24 HOURS
    URGENT
    1
    $170
    $79
    SAME DAY
    B)Return Shipping Option & Fee:
    Fedex Next Day Service $20
    Fedex to Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico $35
    Fedex Saturday Delivery $35
    Fedex First Over Night (8 am delivery) $60
Payment Methods:
    We accept company check, money order, cashier's check or credit card. Please make check or money order payable to CHINATOUR.COM. You can write the total amount on one check or money order.
Ship Above Materials to:
    Chinatour.com International Inc.
    Attn: Visa Unit
    1860 EL Camino Real
    Suite 207
    Burlingame, CA 94010
*If applications require Urgent (Same-day) service or Rush (24 hours) service. The application must be received before 10:30 AM. You must send your documents using Fedex Priority Overnight Service or UPS Next Day Service only. Applications received after 10:30 AM will be processed the next business day.
Back to the Index

CHINA WORK VISA SERVICE INSTRUCTION

Valid Passport:
    You must send the actual passport. The passport must have at least six (6) 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.
Visa Application Form:
    Download (You may need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this document. Click Here to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance), completely fill-out and sign China visa application form. One form per applicant.
Photograph:
    You must provide one 2"x2" passport type photo.
Visa Notification & Work Permit:
    Send a copy of Visa Notification and Work Permit or Foreign Expert's License. Your employer in China should obtain the Visa Notification and Work Permit/Foreign Expert's License for you. The Chinese visa notification issued by the authorized Chinese unit, and a Work Permit for Foreigners issued by the Chinese Labor Ministry. The Foreign Expert's License issued by the Chinese Foreign Expert Bureau.
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 CONSULATE FEE SERVICE FEE PROCESSING TIME
    REGULAR
    1
    $140
    $49
    4 DAYS
    RUSH
    1
    $160
    $69
    24 HOURS
    URGENT
    1
    $170
    $89
    SAME DAY
    B)Return Shipping Option & Fee:
    Fedex Next Day Service $20
    Fedex to Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico $35
    Fedex Saturday Delivery $35
    Fedex First Over Night (8 am delivery) $60
Payment Methods:
    We accept company check, money order, cashier's check or credit card. Please make check or money order payable to CHINATOUR.COM. You can write the total amount on one check or money order.
Ship Above Materials to:
    Chinatour.com International Inc.
    Attn: Visa Unit
    1860 EL Camino Real
    Suite 207
    Burlingame, CA 94010
*If applications require Urgent (Same-day) service or Rush service. The application must be received before 10:30 AM. You must send your documents using Fedex Priority Overnight Service or UPS Next Day Service only. Applications received after 10:30 AM will be processed the next business day.
Back to the Index

CHINA CREW VISA SERVICE INSTRUCTION

Valid Passport:
    You must send the actual passport. The passport must have at least six (6) 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.
Visa Application Form:
    Download (You may need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this document. Click Here to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance), completely fill-out and sign China visa application form. One form per applicant.
Photograph:
    You must provide one 2"x2" passport type photo.
Crew Member ID :
    Send a copy of your crew member ID.
Business Letter :
    A letter from the airline to the Chinese Consulate stating your purpose of visit.
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
    24 MONTHS
    $140
    $49
    4 DAYS
    RUSH
    MULTIPLE
    24 MONTHS
    $160
    $69
    24 HOURS
    URGENT
    MULTIPLE
    24 MONTHS
    $170
    $89
    SAME DAY
    B) Return Shipping Option & Fee:
    Fedex Next Day Service $20
    Fedex to Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico $35
    Fedex Saturday Delivery $35
    Fedex First Over Night (8 am delivery) $60
Payment Methods:
    We accept company check, money order, cashier's check or credit card. Please make check or money order payable to CHINATOUR.COM. You can write the total amount on one check or money order.
Ship Above Materials to:
    Chinatour.com International Inc.
    Attn: Visa Unit
    1860 EL Camino Real
    Suite 207
    Burlingame, CA 94010
*If applications require Urgent (Same-day) service or Rush (24 hours) service. The application must be received before 10:30 AM. You must send your documents using Fedex Priority Overnight Service or UPS Next Day Service only. Applications received after 10:30 AM will be processed the next business day.
Back to the Index

CHINA TRANSIT VISA SERVICE INSTRUCTION

Valid Passport:
    You must send the actual passport. The passport must have at least six (6) 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.
Visa Application Form:
    Download (You may need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this document. Click Here to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance), completely fill-out and sign China visa application form. One form per applicant.
Photograph:
    You must provide one 2"x2" passport type photo.
Air Ticket & Visa for Destination Country:
    Send a copy of airline ticket to final destination and you must have a valid visa of the country of destination on your passport.
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
    1
    3 MONTHS
    $140
    $29
    4 DAYS
    RUSH
    1
    3 MONTHS
    $160
    $49
    24 HOURS
    URGENT
    1
    3 MONTHS
    $170
    $69
    SAME DAY
    REGULAR
    2
    6 MONTHS
    $140
    $29
    4 DAYS
    RUSH
    2
    6 MONTHS
    $160
    $49
    24 HOURS
    URGENT
    2
    6 MONTHS
    $170
    $69
    SAME DAY
    B)Return Shipping Option & Fee:
    Fedex Next Day Service $20
    Fedex to Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico $35
    Fedex Saturday Delivery $35
    Fedex First Over Night (8 am delivery) $60
Payment Methods:
    We accept company check, money order, cashier's check or credit card. Please make check or money order payable to CHINATOUR.COM. You can write the total amount on one check or money order.
Ship Above Materials to:
    Chinatour.com International Inc.
    Attn: Visa Unit
    1860 EL Camino Real
    Suite 207
    Burlingame, CA 94010
*If applications require Urgent (Same-day) service or Rush (24 hours) service. The application must be received before 10:30 AM. You must send your documents using Fedex Priority Overnight Service or UPS Next Day Service only. Applications received after 10:30 AM will be processed the next business day.
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