China visa Find the right China Visa for your trip with price, requirements, and application time

Having to get a visa to China takes all the fun out of traveling.
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Having to get a visa to China takes all the fun out of traveling. Just apply online below and let us do the rest.

We help you understand requirements, gather the correct documents, and prepare for the interview.

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Case is filed with the appropriate government agencies

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VisaHQ will proofread the application and assist with assembling the paperwork

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China

A visa is required for this destination.

All visitors to China must complete an Arrival Card application prior to entering the country.

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Answer a few questions — we prepare your forms.

Mail documents

Ship your passport with the prepaid label.

Receive a visa

We return your passport with the visa inside.

We send you your by email.

Pre-qualification

We will provide PDF attachment to your resume that improves your odds of securing a job

We will provide PDF document summarizing your options

Free consultation

VisaHQ specialist will answer all your questions

Gather documents

Submit online forms, copies of supporting documents for specialist to review and build a case

File case

Case is filed with the appropriate government agencies

VisaHQ online consultation

VisaHQ will proofread the application and assist with assembling the paperwork

Pre-check documents

Submit the online form and upload copies of supporting documents for specialist to review

Visit the Consulate

You are fully prepared! Take the application kit to the consulate to apply in person with confidence

Get your visa delivered!

We do our best to get you on your way as quickly as possible

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A visa is not required for this destination.

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China fees for citizens of United States of America

Type of visa	Validity Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa.	Processing Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only.	Embassy fee	Service fee	Case credit The fee will be credited towards future filings through VisaHQ.		Total cost

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VisaHQ vs DIY

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Same destination, two very different experiences. Here's what changes when you skip the consulate runaround.

With VisaHQ

Done in days, not weeks

One online form, 7 minutesPre-filled, error-checked, in plain English. No 40-page consulate PDF.
Real human in your timezoneLive chat, WhatsApp, phone — answered same business day, every time.
One itemized priceGovernment fees, our service fee, shipping — all visible before you commit.
Tracked end-to-endReal-time status updates from notarization to delivery, insured shipping included.
99.6% first-time acceptanceTwo decades of consulate relationships translate into fewer rejections and no extra trips.

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Doing it yourself

Best of luck

Government forms in foreign legaleseDecipher requirements that change without notice, in a language and format that vary by country.
Phone trees and dead-end emailsHours on hold, then a generic auto-reply 5 business days later — if at all.
Surprise fees at every stepNotary, courier, expedited handling, embassy stamp — each billed separately, often after you've paid.
Standing in line at the consulateDay off work, parking, queue — and there's no guarantee they accept walk-ins.
One small mistake = restartWrong photo size or missing notarization sends the whole package back. Travel plans slip.

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