INTERNATIONAL VISA SERVICE

COVID-19 UPDATE:The Consulate of China has re-opened on January 25, 2023. Tourist visas are still not being issued and all previously issued visas are still suspended. If you are traveling to China on business, you MUST APPLY FOR A NEW VISA. See important notes on processing times at the bottom of this page.

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STEP 1. Gather the following documents according to the purpose of your trip:

TOURIST REQUIREMENTS- THIS TYPE OF VISA IS CURRENTLY SUSPENDED, NEW VISAS ARE NOT ISSUED FOR TOURISM

• Original signed passport- must be at least 1yr valid with 2-3 clear visa pages
  

• Onepassport photo (2"x2")- must be taken within last 2-3 months.
  

• One Application Form (click here to download). Application must be typed and all fields must be filled in (put "N/A" if some of the questions do not apply to you). Any hand-written or double sided applications will be re-typed for a $25 fee.
  

• One IVS Order Form (click here to download)
  

• Copy of round trip itinerary
  

• Copy of hotel reservation
  

• Copy of Green Card for non-US citizens
  

BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS
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• Original signed passport- must be at least 1yr valid with 2-3 clear visa pages
  

• Onepassport photo (2"x2")- on white background, must be taken within last 2-3 months. 
  

• One Application Form (click here to download). Application must be typed and all fields must be filled in (put "N/A" if some of the questions do not apply to you).
  

• One Where You Stay Form (click here to download)
  

• One IVS Order Form (click here to download)
  

• One business letter from US Company (click here to download a sample)
  

• One letter of invitation from a company in China (must be on company letterhead and include company stamp & applicant's passport number and reason for urgency in travel)
  

• 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.
  

• Copy of your driver's license (front & back)
  

• Copy of Green Card for non-US citizens

STEP 2. Send all documents to the address below:

International Visa Service
44081 Pipeline Plaza, Suite 210
Ashburn VA 20147
Tel: 703-726-0300

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*Please include embassy fees, our service fees and return delivery payment or a completed air bill. Incomplete payment, incomplete applications or documents and wrong application form will cause a delay in processing the above visa application.

** The service fees are non-refundable, once we receive your documents and start processing them. Due to the high volume of applications being submitted, the processing times may be delayed by the Passport Agency. While such situations are beyond our control, we will do everything possible to accommodate your trip and will call you immediately to let you know about the status of your application.

IMPORTANT NOTES ON PROCESSING TIMES:

Chinese consulate in Washington DC is currently requiring appointments to be scheduled to submit each application. You do not have to be present for the appointment, we can still drop off and pick up your paperwork. Appointment system is not always working and can book up very quickly. It can take up to 2-3 weeks to find availability to submit your paperwork. Once appointment is scheduled and your paperwork is submitted, it will take 5-4 days to issue a visa. You will be notified of the date of the appointment and date of completion.