Frequently Asked Questions
No lines, no wasting time. Once you gather all your materials and send them to us, you're saving yourself time by not having to wait in line yourself at the embassies, etc.
You can glue, tape or staple the photo. Or you can leave it loose in your package and we will do it for you.
Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Chinese visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. A visa request cannot be processed without your original passport.
Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application in a secure way, using a traceable courier such as FedEx, UPS, Express Mail or Certified Mail. Please note that certified mail could take 7-10 business days to deliver.
Yes, you will need a multiple-entry visa for each time you enter the country. Each time you enter China from Hong Kong or Macao, it counts as an entry.
US citizens as well as citizens of most countries in North America and Europe can visit Hong Kong and Macao without a visa. Citizens of other countries can check the Hong Kong government website to see if you need a visa. You can also call us for information.
The Chinese Consulate does not accept payment by check. If you wish to pay with a check, you need to combine the total fees and write one check payable to US-China Pro Visa Center.
