Expedited China Visa
San Francisco Consulate

VERY IMPORTANT:
The Chinese Visa Application cannot be edited by hand and must be redone if there are errors, omissions, mistakes, etc. 

Prior to sending your documents to us, you must first email a copy of your draft application for it to be reviewed.

1. Note your 6-digit order number on the subject line or within the email.  After a quick review you will be contacted with next steps. 
2. Email the following documents to Chinasupport@passportvisasexpress.com

• Visa Application—draft for review
• Passport ID page
• Driver's License or recent Utility bill
• Notification Letter of Foreigner's Work Permit
• Most Recent Chinese Visa—if applicable

• Have ready a digital scan of your passport photo (2x2 inches).
• Any questions that do not apply, please tick "Not Applicable".
• Print both the visa application and the confirmation document, single-sided on separate pieces of paper.
• Sign both the visa application and the confirmation document with black/blue ink pen only.
• We highly recommend you download our China Visa Application Instructions to assist you in completing the visa application.

You must send your physical passport – a copy is not acceptable.

• Passport must have more than 6 months validity remaining to apply for a visa. Visa will not be issued with less than 6 months validity.
• Must contain at least 2 blank "Visa" pages – “Amendment” pages are not accepted for visa issuance.

One (1) physical passport photo must be provided. It can be a standard 2x2 inch U.S. passport size photo, however, it must meet the following specifications:

• Taken within the last 6 months. If the photo is older than 6 months it will not be accepted.
• Printed on glossy photo paper, taken on a white background.  Clothing cannot match the background (avoid wearing white-colored clothing).
• Head size within the following measurements:
  • Height 28mm-33mm
  • Width 15mm-22mm
• Neutral facial expression – eyes open, mouth closed, looking directly at camera.
• Hair cannot cover eyebrows, eyes, or ears.
• Jewelry, earrings, glasses must be removed.
• Please do not staple or tape your photo to the application – we will attach it for you.

Applicants must submit proof of residence/address. Provide a copy of the front of your current U.S. driver’s license.

You may also send a copy of a utility bill (gas, water or electric) provided it shows your name and address. For minor's (age 18 or under) proof of residence/address must be provided by both parents.

Fill, sign and date the Where You Stay form.

Letter issued to your employer in China by an Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs department. The letter must contain:

• Readable barcode in the top-right corner.
• Stamped Seal by the Chinese adminstration.
• If there are dependents traveling, they need to be listed.

If you have an expired Chinese visa, you must provide one of the following:

• A copy of your previous Chinese visa(s) and a copy of the bio-data page (page with photo and signature) from the passport the visa was issued in.
• If you no longer have record of your previous visa (or passport it was issued in), a signed letter of explanation must be provided detailing why you are unable to provide it. Previous China Visa Missing (Sample Letter).  In some cases, processing time may be extended to investigate the previous visa data if record is not provided.

• You are applying for a new visa type
• Your name, nationality, sex, or date of birth changed on your new passport
• Your old passport with valid visa is severely damaged
• Your visa expires before your upcoming trip to China

• Complete the China New Visa Agreement.
• Submit the current/previous passport containing the valid China visa

If you hold dual citizenship, you must provide a copy of your other passport.

In some cases, the original passport may be requested.

• Copy of marriage certificate.
• Spouse's name must be included on the visa notification letter.

• Copy of child's birth certificate.
• Copy of child’s adoption papers (if any).
• Copy of both parents' passport date page (photo page).
• Copy of both parents’ Driver’s License or State ID.
• If parent is non-U.S., provide a copy of current U.S. status (visa/green card).
• Both parents must sign the confirmation page and section 9.1A of the application.
• One parent must sign section 9.2E on behalf of the minor.
• Minor's name must be included on the visa notification letter.

• Copy of legal document showing proof of full custody of the minor OR;
• Death Certificate of the deceased parent.

If you have previously traveled to Turkey with your current passport, a signed statement letter detailing the trip is required.

• Address letter to (Embassy/Consulate General) of P.R. China
• In a brief paragraph, provide details of trip to Turkey. Include dates of travel, locations visited, and purpose of travel.
• Sign and date letter

• Name must be typed in Chinese characters on Section 1.1D of the visa application.
• Copy of your last Chinese visa and passport it was issued in, if applicable.
• If this is your first time applying for a Chinese visa, provide the last Chinese passport you were issued and a copy of your U.S. naturalization certificate.
• Copy of proof of name change if your name has changed.

• Name must be typed in Chinese characters on Section 1.1D of the visa application.
• Copy of your previous Chinese visa, if applicable.
• Copy of your last Hong Kong SAR or Taiwan (ROC) passport data page - if you are no longer in possession of your last passport, a copy of your birth certificate must be provided.
• Copy of proof of name change if your name has changed.