Updated: 14/04/2008
Business Visa (F Visa) is issued to an alien who is invited to China for a visit, an investigation, a lecture, to do business, scientific-technological and culture exchanges, short-term advanced studies or internship for a period of no more than six months.
I. Basic Requirements
1. Passport: Your valid passport must have at least six (6) months of remaining validity with at least one blank visa page in it.
2. Application form: One completed Visa Application Form (Q1)
3. Photo: one passport photo (black & white or color is acceptable) glued or stapled on the application form.
4. Non-US passport bearers shall provide documents that entitle them to reside or work for an extended period of time in the US.
5. An applicant who was born in China is required to submit his /her Chinese passport or last foreign passport with a Chinese visa when he/she applies for a Chinese visa with a new foreign passport.
6. Round trip air tickets and hotel reservation.
7. A visa notification issued by the authorized Chinese unit or proof of kinship, e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc, is required for the accompanying family members.
II. Methods of Application & Process Time
Applicants are required to appear in the visa office to apply. If an applicant cannot come personally, he/she may entrust a relative, friend, or travel/visa agent to come and submit the application on his/her behalf. The Chinese Embassy and Consulates do not accept visa applications by mail.
No appointment is necessary for visa applications.
Regularly it takes 4 business days to process.
The applicant may request expedited process with the approval of consular officers. Additional urgent fee of $20.00 per visa for 2- or 3-business-day process will be charged.
III. Visa Fee, Validity, & Duration of Stay
Visas for U.S. Citizens
|
Entries Permitted |
Valid From the date of application (Enter Before) |
4-day Regular Pickup |
Same Day Pickup |
Next or Third Day Pickup |
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Single Entry |
3 months |
$130 |
$160 |
$150 |
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Two Entries |
6 months |
$130 |
$160 |
$150 |
|
Multiple Entry for 6 Months |
6 months |
$130 |
$160 |
$150 |
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Multiple Entry for 12 Months |
12 months |
$130 |
$160 |
$150 |
Visas for Non-U. S. Citizens
|
Entries Permitted |
Valid from the date of application (Enter Before) |
4-day Regular Pickup |
Same Day Pickup |
Next or Third Day Pickup |
|
Single Entry |
3 months |
$30 |
$60 |
$50 |
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Two Entries |
6 months |
$45 |
$75 |
$65 |
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Multiple Entry for 6 Months |
6 months |
$60 |
$90 |
$80 |
|
Multiple Entry for 12 Months |
12 months |
$90 |
$120 |
$110 |
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Please pay in cash, money order, or bank check. The payment should be made payable to "Chinese Consulate". If your application goes to the Chinese Embassy, please pay "Chinese Embassy". Personal checks are not acceptable.
Unless the applicant specifies his/her request on the application form and obtains approval from the consular officers, the validity of the visa is generally 6 months, with the duration of stay being up to 60 days.
Notes
1. Previous Chinese citizens who have obtained foreign citizenship should present their original Chinese passport when applying for a Chinese visa for the first time. In this case, a child should also provide the original and photocopy of passports of both parents.
2. The validity, duration of stay, and number of entries of the Chinese visa are decided at the discretion of consular officers according to related Chinese laws and regulations. The consular officers have the authority to refuse any applications inconsistent with Chinese laws and regulations, and are entitled to change and /or revoke any issued visas, without providing any explanation.
All information listed above is subject to change, without notice, at the discretion and interpretation of the Chinese Embassy and Consulates General.
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