A visa application for China can be processed through Sam’s Passport and Visa Services. A China visa application form for a tourist, business or work visa is provided below as well as other visa application documents.
Passport Information
- Passport must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay.
- The original passport must be submitted and should have at least two blank visa pages for processing.
- Non U.S. Citizens must provide a notarized copy, front and back of a U.S. Green card or I-94; in order to have a visa processed.
- ATTENTION! - All Non-U.S. passports will only receive a 2 month visa and can only stay in china for a maximum of 30 days single entry, no exceptions.
- ATTENTION! US Citizens can only stay for a max of 60 days at a time, per entry on a multiple entry visa.
- ATTENTION! - All Chinese born applicants must print their Chinese name in Chinese characters on the application in order complete the application process. If born in China, the applicant is required to submit his or her Chinese Passport or last foreign passport with a Chinese visa when he ore she applies for a Chinese visa with a new foreign passport.
Tourist Visa
- Passport, signed and valid 6 months beyond intended stay.
- The Visa Request Form - Link, is required for the completion of the visa.
- 1 China Declaration Form - Link, completed and signed.
- 1 Visa Application PDF format, - Link hand written.
- 1 Recent Passport-Type Photographs.
- The visa will not expire if the traveler does not enter within the allotted time of visa issuance, there is not an activation rule.
Business Visa
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
- The Visa Request Form - Link, is required for the completion of the visa.
- 1 - Visa Application PDF format, - Link hand written.
- 1 Passport-type photographs required.
- A copy of round trip airline tickets or letter from travel agent confirming round trip tickets will be issued.
- A business Letter of Guarantee is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to: Consulate General of China/Visa Section/ Houston TX, That must clearly explain the purpose of travel; Guarantee financial support for the visit and return transportation; the letter should be signed by an officer or manager of the company, other than the applicant.
- An Official Letter of Invite - (Link to sample) from a qualified issuing agency or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a seal from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.(Temporarily not required for processing until further notice).
- The visa will not expire if the traveler does not enter within the allotted time of visa issuance, there is not an activation rule.
Z Visa - Work Visa
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
- The Visa Request Form - Link, is required for the completion of the visa.
- 1 - Visa Application PDF format, - Link, fully completed and signed.
- China Declaration Form - Link, completed and signed.
- 1 Passport-type photographs required· Copy of round trip airline tickets or letter from travel agent confirming round trip tickets will be issued.
- Original Z-Visa Invitation from China approved by Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- A Business Letter of Guarantee is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to: Consulate General of China/Visa Section/ Houston TX, That must clearly explain the purpose of travel; Guarantee financial support for the visit and return transportation; the letter should be signed by an officer or manager of the company, other than the applicant.
- An Official Letter of Invite - (Link to sample) from a qualified issuing agency or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a seal from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- In addition to the requirements listed above, accompanying spouse and children, a copy of the marriage certificate and birth certificates should be included for processing.
- The visa will not expire if the traveler does not enter within the allotted time of visa issuance, there is not an activation rule.
Other Information
- Vaccinations - International Certificate of Vaccination required for Yellow Fever if Arriving from Infected Area within 5 days.
- When requesting a Type C Visa for pilots - A copy of the Pilots Permit is required for processing.
- Chinese applicants must input their Chinese Name on the the top portion of the application.
Processing Instructions
Send the passport and all completed requirements as detailed above to:
| Sam’s Passport And Visa Services | Telephone 713-784-5501 |
| 6223 Richmond Avenue Suite #100 | Fax Number 713-784-5588 |
| Houston TX, 77057 | Toll Free 1-877-784-5501 |
Applications will be hand carried to the Embassy and are usually processed in 4-5 business days.
| Sam’s Service Fee | Consular Visa Fees |
| $95.00 - Regular - 6 to 8 working days | $135.00 - Per visa (includes money order fee) |
| $125.00 Rush - 2-3 working days | $165.00 - Per visa (includes money order fee) |
| $175.00 Emergency 24-48 hrs | For emergency service, all paperwork must be delivered by 8:00AM on the date of submission or the previous day. |
Return Postage (Fed-Ex/UPS/Air Borne)
- Standard Delivery = $20.00
- Priority Delivery = $25.00
- Next Day Delivery = $65.00
- Saturday Delivery = $40.00
Q. What is a visa? And why do I need one.
A. A visa is a stamp that is affixed to a blank visa page in your passport that is required by foreign countries before you are able to enter their territory.
Q. Do I need to send you my passport in order to receive a visa?
A. Yes, your passport must be submitted with the required paperwork and photos in order to obtain a visa for traveling outside the USA. For visa service in Houston, you can drop off your passport at our agency.
All U.S. Citizens who are traveling by air will now be required to carry a U.S. Passport.
Adults over 19 years of age will require a passport if traveling outside the U.S. by car, including Canada and Mexico.
U.S. Citizens 19 and under do not require a U.S. Passport if they are traveling outside the U.S. by land or sea.
Closed Loop Cruises: U.S. Citizens who board a cruise ship at a port within the United States, travel only within the Western Hemisphere, and return to the same U.S. port on the same ship may present government-issued photo identification, along with proof of citizenship (an original birth certificate or a Consular report of Birth Abroad, or a Certificate of Naturalization).
Note - You may still be required to present a passport card or passport book to enter the foreign country to which you are traveling. Please contact your cruise line to verify which documents are required for your trip.
Processing time for Brazil Visas will now take a minimum of 7-10 working days.
Each applicant must submit a fully completed Passport/Visa Request Form for all services. This form is necessary in order to begin and complete all transactions.
Partial list of consulate closings and holiday schedules - Link
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