Doing Business in China

China visa new york REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN BUSINESS VISA TO ENTER CHINA

Business Visa Requirements:

    * Submit U.S. passport /valid at least 6 months beyond stay
    * 1 Visa Application Form (Q1), fully completed ans signed
    * 1 Passport-type photographrequired (front facing photo)

    * Applicants requesting Rush issuance (same day) or Express (24 hours) issuance of the visa must provide a travel agency or airline itinerary showing evidence of an urgent departure within 7 days.

    * Applicants for a Single Entry visa or a Double Entries visa or Multiple Entries visa require a letter of invitation from your host company in China
      -AND a letter of introduction from your U.S. company (see below)

      -OR an invitation known as a "Visa Notification Form" from the PRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs or from China Foreign Economic Relations and Trade Commission or from any authorized government entity. This invitation should be arranged by your host in China and may be emailed or faxed to you,
      Applicants for short term study in China require an approved Foreign Student Visa Notification form (JW202) from the PRC Ministry of Education and a letter of acceptance from the Chinese school. The visa issued for short term study (less than 180 days) will usually be an "F" visa.

    * Multiple Entries: If a multiple entries visa is required, the host in China should request on your invitation either 12 months or two year validity visa. Travelers seeking a two year validity visa should apply in writing with evidence of a JV relationship or evidence of frequent previous visits to China (at least two visits to China in the past 12 months)

    * Completed Cover Page and Credit Card Authorization forms (print from browser)
    * A letter of introduction from your firm, addressed to:

      Consulate General of The Peoples Republic of China,
      Visa Section,
      New York, NY

          o This letter must explain all of the following: Nature of business to be performed:
          o Name and address of reference to be visited
          o Guarantee of return transportation and sufficient funds for the visit.
          o The letter should be signed by an officer of the company other than the applicant

Employment "Z" Visa

    * Submit U.S. passport /valid at least 6 months beyond stay
    * 1 Visa Application Form (Q1), Fully completed and signed
    * Applicants requesting Rush issuance (same day) or Express (24 hours) issuance of the visa must provide a travel agency or airline itinerary showing evidence of an urgent departure within 7 days.
    * 1 Passport-type photograph required (front facing photo only)
    * Completed Cover Page and Credit Card Authorization forms (print from browser)
    * A business letter from your firm, addressed to:

      Consulate General of The Peoples Republic of China,
      Visa Section,
      New York, NY

          o This letter must explain all of the following: Nature of business to be performed:
          o Name and address of reference to be visited
          o Guarantee of return transportation and sufficient funds for the visit.
          o The letter should be signed by an officer of the company other than the applicant.

# An official ORIGINAL invitation issued by a Chinese Government Agency -or-
# a government-authorized company/organization -or-
# an Employment License issued by the Chinese Labor Ministry, are required.

The "Z" visa is usually issued valid for entry for three months from the issue date, for a stay of 30 days from the date of entry. The period of stay may be extended locally by your employer in China.

Processing Instructions

    *
      Send the passport and all requirements detailed above, by registered mail or Federal Express to:

      TRAVEL DOCUMENT SYSTEMS, INC.,
      100 Fifth Avenue, Suite 902
      New York, NY 10011

    * Your application, which must be fully and accurately completed, is hand carried to the Consulate of PR China and is usually processed in 5 business days.

    * TDS Service Fee:

          Regular: $50.00 per Visa issued in 5 Business Days
          Express: $75.00 per Visa issued in 24 to 48 hours
          Rush:     $95.00 per Visa issued Same Day
          (Please mark application according to service required)


    * Consular fee - US citizens only:
          $130.00 Per Visa - Regular issuance Single or Double Entry
          $160.00 Per Visa - Express or Rush issuance
    * Multiple Entries: (6 months business visa):
          $130.00 Per Visa - Regular issuance
          $160.00 Per Visa - Express or Rush issuance
    * Multiple Entries: (12 or 24 months business visa)
          $130.00 Per Visa - Regular issuance
          $160.00 Per Visa - Express or Rush issuance

          Effective May 01, 2003 the Chinese Embassy and Consulates will cease accepting visa applications by mail service, including express services. The embassy requests visa applicants appear in person or use a visa service.

    * Include credit card authorization, a check or money order payable to "Travel Document Systems, Inc." for TDS handling fee per visa, plus Consular Fee per visa, plus return Shipping Fee.

 

China visa new york REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN BUSINESS VISA TO ENTER CHINA