Frequently Asked Questions on Chinese Visa |
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| Q: |
Is
an appointment required for a visa application? Can I entrust
someone else to apply for me? |
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No
appointment is required. You may entrust someone else or a travel/visa
agent come to the visa office for application process, but mail
applications is not acceptable by the Chinese Embassy and consulates. |
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Can
I provide the embassy or consulate with a photocopy of my passport? |
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No. Your must provide
your original passport. |
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| Q: |
I
cannot pull out your application from the Internet, Can you e-mail
me one? |
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We can
either email or fax a copy to you. Please give us your fax number
or email address. |
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| Q: |
I'm
going to China on June 1, and my visa will expire on June 10.
Can I still stay in China for 30 days? |
| A: |
Yes.
Usually a Chinese visa is good for 90 days from the date of
issue, which means, you can enter China Within 90 days (please
note the time difference between China and the U.S.); and duration
of stay is 30 days (It is written in the visa label), which
means from the date of your entrance, you can stay in China
for 30 days. |
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| Q: |
I
am going to Guangdong, then to Hongkong and back to Guangdong
for one night. Does it mean that I must have a double-entry
visa? |
| A: |
Absolutely.
Double-entry visa means you can enter into mainland of China
twice. Since you are going to Guangdong in the mainland of China
twice, you must have a double-entry visa. |
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| Q: |
Must I use
a certified mail to send my application to your office? |
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No problem. You can
choose any mail to send your application to us. |
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| Q: |
My
return mail would be USPS Priority Mail. Do you have any idea
how much postage I should pay? |
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We
really have no idea about the postage. Please check with the
post office. As we know, the postage depends on the weight of
the parcel. For FedEx, include your credit card number or account
number on the airbill. For your safety, we would like to suggest
you to use FedEx or Express Mail, because they are traceable. |
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| Q: |
I
plan to mail my applications to your office. Can I combine the
visa fee, rush fee and your service fee together and send just
one check or money order? |
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Yes, you can do that. |
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| Q: |
I
am wondering whether you have received my application. Can I
call you to check the status of my application? |
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Yes, you can call
us at any time to check the status of your application. |
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| Q: |
If I mail you
everything I need to apply for a visa today, when will I receive
my passport back? |
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Regular service takes 4
business days to process + mail time.
Express or next day
service takes 2 business days to process + mail time.
Rush or same day service
- your documents must be in our office around 9:30 a.m. for 5:00
p.m. mail out on the same day + mail time. |
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| Q: |
How many
passport photos must I include? |
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One (passport type)
photo per application. |
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| Q: |
Must I send
my passport with the documents? |
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Yes. |
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| Q: |
Can I pay
you with a personal check? |
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Yes. You can pay
with a personal check for regular service. If you choose Rush or
Express service you must pay with money order or credit card.
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| Q: |
I am having
problems filling in the application on my computer. May I print it
out and handwrite the fields? |
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Yes. You can
download a 2-page visa application form and handwrite the fields.
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| Q: |
What is an
invitation letter, and how can it be utilized? |
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An invitation letter
is used to apply for a business (F) visa. It is usually issued by
a company in China. It can also be issued by a company here in the
US but it must state the person applying for a visa and the reason
for a business trip in China. |
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| Q: |
Do I need an invitation
letter if I am going for tourism? |
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No
invitation is needed if you apply for a tourist (L) visa. |
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| Q: |
Can I apply
for a 12 month multiple entry Chinese visa? |
| A: |
All US passport
holders may apply for a 12-month multiple entry visa if your
passport is valid for more than one year on the day of
submission.
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| Q: |
I am a Non
US passport holder, may I apply for a 12 month multiple entry
visa? |
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Non US passport
holders must have a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) in order
to apply for a 12-month multiple entry Chinese visa. |
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| Q: |
My daughter
was born here in the US, and I am a previous Chinese citizen, may
she apply for a 2-year multiple entry visa? If so what do I need
to include? |
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Yes. Your daughter
may apply for a 2-year validity Chinese visa. You must include a
copy of her birth certificate and your US passport copy. If you
are still holding a Chinese passport you must include a copy of
your Chinese passport and a copy of your Green Card. |
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| Q: |
I am going
to be traveling to Houston soon; is it okay if I mail the
documents to you and pick up my passport from you when I arrive in
Houston? |
| A: |
Yes, you can do so.
Just make sure you allow us enough time to process your visa
before arriving in Houston to pick up your passport/visa. |
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| Q: |
I am mailing
you my passport; I am a little worried, do you physically take the
passports to the Chinese Consulate? |
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Yes, we go to the
Chinese Consulate in Houston twice a day to submit and to pick up.
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| Q: |
I was in
Houston and I dropped off my passport and application but I live
in Georgia. If I mail you my pick up slip, can you pick up my
passport and mail it back to me? |
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Yes, we do have this
kind of service. We will charge you a service fee and you must
also provide us a prepaid return envelope to mail your passport
back to you along with your Chinese visa. |
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| Q: |
I need to
apply for a Hong Kong visa, can your office assist me with that? |
| A: |
Yes, we can assist
you with it. Just give us a call if you need any further details
on this. |
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| Q: |
Can I send a
black and white photo for the application? |
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No, black and white
photos are not acceptable. It must be an actual passport photo in
colors. |
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| Q: |
My passport
will expire in less than 6 months but I only need a single entry
visa. Is there anyway I can still apply for a Chinese visa?
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No. Your passport
has to be valid for at least 6 months on the day of submission. |
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| Q: |
Can you help
me renew my passport or add pages? |
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Yes, we can help you
renew your passport or add pages. Just give us a call at
678-918-4102. |
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| Q: |
I am going
to China on a business trip, my spouse is coming along. What type
of visa does my spouse need to apply for? |
| A: |
Your spouse can
apply for a tourist visa. |
