By How to apply for a Chinese visa with an American passport
Obtaining a Chinese visa is an important step in preparing for your trip. Below I will explain in detail how you can get the visa and what you should pay attention to during the process
Step 1: determine which consulate you need to apply for
If you are applying for a visa within the United States, you must apply in person at one of the 6 consulates. Where you live will determine where you apply. Here you can check which consulate you need to apply to CHINA EMBASSY
Step 2: decide whether to contact a third party (company) or arrange the visa yourself
Once you have found which consulate you need to go to, you can decide whether to go through the process yourself or contact a third party. Fortunately, you don’t have to physically apply, but a third party can apply personally on your behalf.
VISA HQ can act as your intermediary. You don’t even have to leave your home, because it’s completely online.
Therefore, you have to pay a service fee for the process, but it is worth it because they ensure that all the papers are filled in correctly, you have attached all the necessary documents to the application, and you do not have to leave the city for this, you can do it from your own couch
Step 3: decide which visa category you will apply for
There are many different categories to choose from when applying for a Chinese visa.
Tourist visa (type L) if you are visiting China for tourist purposes, this must be selected. Here is the link,
with which you can decide which side best suits your needs.
Step 4: fill out the Chinese visa application form
Once you have determined which visa you are applying for, you must fill out the form. Everything must be typed, checked and clearly marked according to the instructions. If something is filled out incorrectly, the application will not be accepted and you will have to go through the process again.
Step 5: collect and make copies of all the necessary documents.
This is the most tedious step of all, as copies of all your travel documents must be submitted with the application. Also a copy of the VCL contract must be sent.
- valid passport: valid for at least 6 months and must have at least 2 blank pages
- photo: a recent, color photo that meets the requirements for a visa photo
- visa fee: must be paid in the manner determined by the local consulate
Therefore, it is a good and very useful advantage if you involve the service provider www.visahq.com because they will ensure that you have all the supporting documents and that you have filled out the form correctly.
Step 6: Visa processing
visa processing can vary, usually 4-10 working days, in some cases an emergency procedure can be requested if you need a visa faster
Step 7: Get your visa
You survived the VISA process,
By following these steps, you can ensure that your visa application is processed smoothly and quickly, and you will be prepared to depart for China with the Victoria Residential Ship.