Gather the following documents according to the purpose of your trip:
Tourist Requirements
- Original signed passport- must be at least 1yr. valid with 2-3 clear visa pages
- One passport photo (2"x2")
- One Application Form (Click Here - Download)
- One Where You Stay Form (Click Here - Download)
- Copy of applicant's driver's license (front & back)
- Copy of round trip Itinerary
- Copy of hotel reservation (dates of reservation must match the dates of arrival & departure on your itinerary)
- Non-US Citizens: copy of Green Card
Business Requirements
- Original signed passport- must be at least 1yr. valid with 2-3 clear visa pages
- One passport photo (2"x2")
- One Application Form (Click Here - Download)
- One Where you Stay Form (Click Here - Download)
- One business letter from US Company (Click Here - Download)
- Invitation letter from company in China (must include: company letterhead, signature and company stamp)
- Copy of applicant's driver license (front & back)
- Copy of previous Chinese visa (if your visa is in the old passport and expired, please include a copy of the visa and your old passport. If your visa is in the old passport and still valid, please include your original old passport)
- If your previous visa to China is still valid- include a statement addressed to the consulate that you agree for your previous visa to be cancelled in order for the new one to be issued. Sign and date the statement.
- Non-US Citizens: copy of Green Card