We make you an Expert, too - Preparation Tips and
Checklist
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Read carefully if you are NOT confident
about your package completeness.
Document Checklist
Mailing
Process Error Proof Tips
If your package arrive us with any error or
missing documents, we will help you to correct, and charge $10.
Find the type of service you need, and follow the checklist for an
error-free process.
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What |
For Visa Office |
For VisaToChina.us |
For yourself |
Remarks |
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1.1 |
Passport
(otherwise see
below)
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Original
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Copy photo page |
Copy to keep |
Copy each,
extra safety |
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1.2 |
One ~2”x2” formal passport photo (for visa, otherwise
see below) |
Original |
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Fix to Visa Application
Form |
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1.3 |
Visa Application Form 07 version (2 pages) (otherwise see below) And Must be filled-out completely.
If no info, write “N.A.” |
Original |
A copy |
Copy to keep |
Copy each. Form is
common for all types visas. |
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1.3 B |
Visa Application Form For visiting family / friends, must have complete contact information
– name, address, and phone number For Tourist, must have a copy of a hotel reservation copy For business, must have a formal invitation with seal/signature, in letterhead,
also with a hotel reservation. |
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Copy |
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If an applicant
has no Chinese-heritage related and applies for visiting visa, must have
formal legal document showing the relationship to the inviter. If an applicant
has a family member /relative in China, and apply for visiting visa, needs
the contact info, address in Chinese. If an applicant
was born in China, or Taiwan ROC, needs Chinese name. |
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1.4 |
Air ticket |
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Copy |
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With name and
departure date, time and location circled |
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1.5 |
Service Form-1/Receipt (Result of online registration) |
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2 Originals
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Copy to keep |
One per
package, Keep tracking # |
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1.6 |
Payment check All in 1 payment Payable to: ChinaServices.us |
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Original
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In many
cases, the above documents are sufficient for China Visa, especially if you
meet all three conditions:
Very often
though, SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS may be required by the China visa office. Here
is a courtesy list for reference – if any item matches you. MOST supporting
documents may be copies, or otherwise stated. |
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Supporting Documents:
Who and/ or
What
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Doc required
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Remarks |
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1.7 A |
Overseas Chinese
Origins (and children born at such a family) Including "Half
Chinese", and these who was born in 1.70 Chinese name is
required. 华人须有中文姓名。 1.71 If had China visa
before, now use a renewed passport: copy a previous China
visa； 1.72 Otherwise, apply for China visa for
the FIRST TIME: |
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1.72A An adult who was a China
citizen |
Old China Passport (Original) |
Sometimes copy may work; but original is
possibly asked. Better to be prepared for. - Will return. |
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1.72B A child who was a China
citizen |
Old China Passport Original |
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1.72C A child who was born outside
of China, AND at least one parent has an US green card or are an US citizen. |
Birth Certificate – Copy and Original
+Copy of both parents’ passports
+Copy of at least one parent’s green card if applicable |
If both parents are China citizens and have NO “green card”, may
apply for “travel certificate” as section 2.0 |
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1.8 |
Not an US Citizen (any citizenship!) |
A copy of document for legal stay in US i.e. US Green Card copy; H visa copy, or student I-20 form, ect. |
Applicant
must use an US address for Visa
Application form And
for online registration (for mail back)
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1.91 |
Want to stay 91 days or longer (Regardless of visa type) |
No special document specified. But in visa application form, “Purpose of Trip”, state a reason to
justify the duration, i.e. family relation, or any
special needs |
Duration
may be extended in China. Pre-school
children and retirees are easier to get 90 days, up to 180 days max. |
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1.92 |
For business visa (F) |
Copy of invitation from |
Consider a tourist visa - needs no supporting docs |
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1.93 |
2.0A Apply for 2-entry |
Justification for the needs: Invitation, Business Arrangements,
etc. Two-entry
visa needed If go to China, then Hong Kong then come back to Show the date back to |
Visa types in order/rank 1 Entry 2 Entries Multi-entry in 6 month Multi-entry in 12 month Generally, applicants may get one rank higher each time, unless present sufficient proof for needs 24 month multi-entry visa is available but very limited, not
for public. Note: Visa fee may be FLAT for all visas for US passports; But the
determination of which visa is still by Consulate officer’s evaluation based
on needs or other qualifications. |
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2.0B
6 month multi-entry (Regardless of visa type) 2.09C
12 month multi-entry (Regardless of visa type) |
Justification for the needs: Invitation, Business Arrangements,
etc |
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2.0D 24 month multi-entry (Regardless of visa type) |
It is theoretically available, but very limited to high level ad famous scholars etc, that requires special approval by Consulate General. Usually need to present certificates like invitation or
certificate from highly ranked institutions of China, Originals. |
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1.94 |
Student Visa (X) |
Admission letter from a
China Institute. |
Times of entries may
be adjusted when register at a Police Agency after arrival. |
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1.95 |
Working Visa (Z) |
1.Employment offer letter;
or visa notification letter; 2. Work permission authorization
/ certificate from a province level government, on behalf of national Dept of
Labor of China. |
Family members may also apply for Z
visa using the same supporting documents. Times of
entries may be adjusted when register at a Police Agency after arrival. |
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1.96 |
Use Rush 24-hour orRush 6-hour process |
Show travel
date; Helpful if
attach a brief note stating why so urgent; or attach a copy of departure air
ticket |
Help us to negotiate with visa officer for priority. |
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2.0 Overseas-Born
Chinese Children Apply for a Travel Certificate
(Only if both parents are China Citizen, and without a foreign “Green
card”). Otherwise must apply for visa if one or more parents is an |
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2.1 |
Born in Foreign County Apply for a |
1. Birth Certificate, ORIGINAL 2. BOTH parents' passports (ORIGINALs) 3. Copy of Parents' H-1/F/ or other proof for legal stay 4. Applicant's
US passport + a copy of photo page; or a note “NO
US passport”. 5. Proof to show the applicant is in US |
Also a total of 3 photos Must have a Full name in Chinese |
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2.2 |
People using a Tai-Wan passport and Want to go to
Mainland |
Apply for a And follow policies at www.china-embassy.org/chn/hzqz/hzlxz/t84199.htm |
Need both |
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3.0 For HK Visa |
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3.1 |
US passport Go To HK for
business; or citizens of another countries that requires HK visa. |
Use Form ID(E) 936
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US Passport
holders may not a HK Visa if stay as a tourist within 30 days; Otherwise
verify at top menu “hotlink” – “Who needs HK Visa”. |
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3.2 |
With a China
Passport: HK visa is
NEEDED |
Use Form ID(E) 936 |
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4.0 For Document Authentication
Document Authentication
Marriage Status
Trustee
Other types |
Read
policies at the website by China Embassy for an appropriate Form.
(http://www.china-embassy.org/chn/hzqz/gzrz/t84204.htm) We can do for you if 1. You read
policies at website by
China Embassy and know what documents are needed and prepared accordingly 2. In most cases, documents may need "notary public" serviced, and/or certified by your Secretary of State office. 3. We normally do for 9 states in Chicago Consulate area. For other states we may do if you get all prepared, and add
$15 extra. |
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5.0 China Passport Pick-up and Mailing back |
1. You
must go to Consulate to apply IN-PERSON 2. Get the pick-up receipt (with dates and
a number) and mail to us; 3. Register on our website, create a
Service Form with ID, and mail to us 4. Currently do for Chicago Consulate only. |
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Print this list and verify your package, you will more likely have
an error-free process.
We verify all arrival packages to ensure
a smooth process. If your package is short of any items listed above, we
will help you to correct, and will charge $10 Premium Service Fee.
2. Mailing Process We know
you can not risk your passport and jeopardize your travel plan.
2.1 Mail your package to us
Mail your package to the address shown in your Service Form-1.
For Rush 6–hour-same-day service, must notify us by email with tracking number, so we can
arrange an officer to wait for package and process immediately.
Write
your Service ID on envelope (easier for our process)
Strongly recommend you to use a "track-able" mail, such as US PS "Priority Mail" with delivery confirmation;
or FedEx, etc.
If
it shows MI HQ p.o. Box: It works best for reliable and faster deliveries, and
it works for US Postal Service mails only;
If you want to use FedEx
/ DHL-USA / UPS which can not send to a P.O Box, you may use office
address:
ChinaServices.us HQ,
20879 Chase Drive, #102
Novi, MI 48375
(Phone number: 248-504-4624)
If
in your Service Form-1 it shows a Chicago address: it works for all kinds
of in-coming shipping methods.
(Phone number: 1-888-899-8472)
For
any mails coming to us, be sure it DOES NOT require "signature"
(check "signature waived" if applicable),
to avoid possible delays from delivery and re-delivery (our officer may be on
the road when your mail is arriving).
2.2 Shipping back Selection
We
strongly recommend you pay and authorize us to ship your package back
using FedEx, a very good balance of reliability and cost - fast, track-able,
and insured.
If
you have selected so and paid for, we will prepare all, and you DO NOT NEED TO SEND ENVELOPE.
If
you did not select during application and want to select now, you can just add manually
to the Total ($9.90 for 2-3 days delivery, or $16.90 for overnight)
If
you still want to use self-stamped envelope, write your Service ID on the
envelope. – Note: No tracking, nor insurance available.
When
ready we can drop it to a US PS mail box (we can not wait on line for counter
service)
NO UPS, NOR DHL, etc. - we can not work with too many
carriers.
3. Error Proof Tips
Our experience shows the following items are on the top of error list:
3.1 Visa Application
Form (07): Most often missed items while it is required:
Chinese Name: If the applicant was ever a Chinese citizen in the
past.
#4 Contact & Inviter in China; a MUST
for business visa; an org with contact person’s name, address and phone.
For
tourist / visit visa, it is recommended. May be a family member, relative,
friend, travel agent, a hotel, with name, address, and phone.
Signature, a MUST. Parents may sign for young children, with
“(father/mother/guardian)”
3.2 Timing too tight
& risk too high
Although, from the time you send mail out, it is possible to get back in 5
working days by all Rush / overnight, or 12 working days by standard process, keep
in mind that we need 1-2 days for record keeping, turn-around, time slipped for
any unexpected reasons…. It is strongly recommended that you plan with a safety
margin.
3.3 Short of
supporting documents
See
the checklist above.
3.4 Send in originals for supporting documents when copies are accepted – We will not be responsible for
getting originals back to you.
3.5 Lost track of Service ID
This is required if you have any question regarding your package, either
web-tracking, email inquiry, or phone inquiries
3.6 Applied too early
Visa is valid within 180 days from the time it is issued (likely the same date
as it reaches Visa Office) to the date you entering China.
3.7 Use of P.O box for
shipping back – Return mail uses FedEx or DHL-usa, can not deliver to
P.O. boxes at all)
If you selected and paid us for shipping back, but entered P.O. Box for
address, the carrier will call you for redirection, and charge $10 extra.
3.8 Keeps no copy of passport
Your passport is so important, that you should always have a copy.
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