Chinese Tourist Visa
Eligibility
- Issued to a person who is coming to China for sightseeing, to visit family or friends, or other private purposes.
Requirements for US Citizens
- US valid/signed passport in good condition (must not expire in less than six months) with at least one blank visa pages (Note: pages 22, 23, 24 are NOT visa pages)
- One visa application form signed, completely filled out informing purpose of the trip
- One recent 2in X 2in passport type photo
- (New) Copy of your Airline ticket, e-ticket or agent itinerary.
- (New) Hotel reservation OR provide staying address in China
- Processing fees for visa
- For application for a multiple entry, written explanation for purpose of visitation is required
- Either a self addressed stamped envelope to return the visa to you or $25 for FedEx Overnight return of visa.
| Entries | Validity | Processing Time | Consulate Fees | Our Fees | Total |
| Single and Double | 6 Months | 4 Days | $130.00 | $29.00 | $159.00 |
| 48 Hours | $150.00 | $49.00 | $199.00 | ||
| 24 Hours | $160.00 | $59.00 | $219.00 | ||
| Multiple | 12 Months | 4 Days | $130.00 | $29.00 | $159.00 |
| 48 Hours | $150.00 | $49.00 | $199.00 | ||
| 24 Hours | $160.00 | $59.00 | $219.00 |
Applications and other forms
Click here to download the visa application form
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Click here to download the Master Visa Service form
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Mailing address
Send your documents to:Master Visa Service
230 South Clark St. Suite 154
Chicago, IL 60604
1-800-516-2778
Credit Card Payments
Credit Card payment is accepted with a 3% charge of your total order.Visa Hints
- We suggest that you send all your documents using UPS, FedEx, DHL, USPS Express Mail or USPS Certified Mail for security.
- If you are sending multiple applications you can save on FedEx return shipping.
- Processing times listed above are the time that the Chinese Consulate takes to process the visa. This does not include delivery and return times.