Is issued to an alien who comes to reside permanently in China .

• You must  come to the visa office of the Embassy or Consulate -General in the consular jurisdiction where you live to submit the application; or
• If you cannot come personally, you may entrust someone else or a travel/visa agent to come to the visa office of the Embassy or Consulate -General in the consular jurisdiction where you live for application process.

• Mail applications are not acceptable and will be refused. Mail back service is available( make sure you read INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION MAIL SERVICE).
• No appointment is required.

Documents to be included with application:

1. Your valid & actual passport. The passport must have at least six (6) months validity left before expiration and at least one blank page left in it.
2. One completed Visa Application Form (Q1) with one additional passport photo (black & white or color is acceptable).
3. Residence Approval Certificate issued by the Chinese public security bureau. The applicant should entrust his or her relatives within China to apply for this certificate with the said authority.
4. A Physical Examination Certificate for Foreign Citizen.

• If the visa application form is not filled out completely, correctly and legibly, this can cause a delay in processing or the refusal of the requested visa.

Visa fee and processing time

$50 for USA, and $30 for citizens of other countries.

The regular processing time is 4 working days. For express service, additional fees of $30 for 1 working day processing, or $20 for 2-3 working days processing will be charged.

Please pay by Visa, MasterCard, Money Order, Cashier's Check, Company Check or Cash. Personal checks are not acceptable. Please make the check or money order payable to Chinese Embassy