**IMPORTANT**

If the applicant has an urgent departure date less than the 5 business day issuance, TPAVC as a nationwide visa service will accommodate the applicant with either same-day and or next day visa issuance out of jurisdiction.  Please contact a TPAVC agent for assistance at 888.551.0019.

Note: In accordance with a 2014 China-U.S.  visa arrangement, U.S. citizens may be eligible for  10-year multiple entry visa. The remaining validity of the U.S. passport must be over 12 months.

A) Provide your PHYSICAL passport.

• The Passport MUST be signed.
• Your Passport MUST have (2) blank visa pages that are adjacent to each other.
• The Passport Must have at least (6) months remaining validity from date of entry.

Note: Please be advised that your passport should be undamaged. Passports should be free of fraying, tears, damage to the credential page and pages that have been separated from the binding.

Important Note : All Naturalized former Chinese citizen applicants are requied to submit both their physical Chinese passport and their U.S. Passport for visa issuance. If an applicant is no longer in possession of their Chinese Passport they must complete and submit a Chinese lost/stolen form.


B) Copy of your Passport data page. (page with picture on it).

C) Complete  (1) Chinese Visa Application form. NOTE: Complete ALL fields.  If non-applicable indicate N/A.  The Chinese government assumes if left blank the question was not read. Print single sided - ONLY. Tips: How To Complete Your Chinese Application Form.

D) Complete (1) Chinese Additional Form for Visa Applicants.

E) Two Passport-Size Photographs. NOTE: MUST NOT WEAR EYE GLASSES. (Click to reiew specific requirements.  Incorrect photographs may cause a delay or rejection of visa issuance). China only requires (1) photograph, however as a standard precaution in the event of loss or misplaced photograph TPAVC requests (2).

F) Proof of Residency. (Copy of applicant's valid Driver's License).

G) Proof of Round-Trip or Onward Travel.  (A copy of applicants itinerary, airline ticket or e-mail confirmation). Print single sided - ONLY.

H) Proof of Hotel Confirmation. (Must state applicants name on reservation including minors).

I) Complete TPAVC Order Form and payment.

Example of Chinese Visa

(PLEASE REVIEW YOUR CHINA VISA DOCUMENT PACKAGE FOR REQUIREMENT DETAILS).

ADDITIONAL MINOR REQUIREMENTS:  Please reference specific requirements for Minor (under 18 years of age) checklist form.  All documents require parental signatures. 

1. Copy of the Minor's & Parent's Passport Data Page.
2. Proof of Address, Copy of both Parent's Drivers License.
3. Copy of the Minor's Birth Certificate. Do NOT send the original document.
4. Letter of Parental Consent to Travel Abroad. (If travelling with one parent in the case when there are two legal guardians. or with non-legal guardian). MUST be notarized.

IMPORTANT VISA ISSUANCE NOTE:  Consulates and Embassies reserve the right to request additional information and or documentation prior to granting the issuance of any visa. Consulates and Embassies reserve the right to reject the issuance of a visa at their discretion. In some cases, the Consular fee is non-refundable. Processing and service fees are non-refundable. Processing fees and government fees are subject to change without notice.