World of Embassy

Basic Requirements

Current passport with at least 12 months of validity and at least one blank visa page.
One completed and signed Visa Application Form (BG-01) with one additional passport photo (black & white or colorful).
Form JW201 or JW202 issued by the Chinese Ministry of Education, and the admission letter from the university in China, both the original and one photocopy (the originals will be checked and returned to the applicant).
Physical Examination Record for Foreigners, if the applicant intends to stay in China for more than 12 months. The record should be done by a local hospital, notarized by a notary public, authenticated by the State Government, and the US State Department, and authenticated by the Chinese Embassy or Consulate. For detailed information, please read Instructions on Authentication.

Please fill in the application form carefully, completely, and clearly. If not, it may lead to delay in process, or even decline of application.

. Methods of Application, Process Time, & Visa Fee

Applicants are required to appear in the visa office to apply. If an applicant cannot come personally, he/she may entrust a relative, friend, or travel/visa agent to come and submit the application on his/her behalf. The Chinese Embassy and Consulates do not accept visa applications by mail.

No appointment is necessary for visa applications.

Regularly it takes 4 business days to process.

The regular fee for Z visa is $50.00 per person for the US citizens, and $30.00 for citizens from other countries.

The applicant may request expedited process with the approval of consular officers. Additional $20.00 per visa for 2- or 3-business-day urgent process will be charged.

Please pay in cash, money order, or bank check. The payment should be made payable to "Chinese Consulate". If your application goes to the Chinese Embassy, please pay "Chinese Embassy". Personal checks are not acceptable.

IV. The X visa is for single entry and valid for 3 months, with the duration of stay being "000 days after entry". The holder of X visa should enter China with 3 months of the issue date, and go through procedures for obtaining residence permit in the local public security bureau within 30 days of entry.