- Chinese Visa Application Forms
- V2011A (750k, PDF) (needed by all applicants)
- V2011B (250k, PDF) (needed only for work visa, student visa, or non-US passport holders)
- Visa photo requirement: 2x2 inch, slightly smaller size is also fine.
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Please read and follow these instructions carefully!
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If you read Chinese, go to the Chinese version -- it contains information specific to your group.
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Please use only forms downloaded here -- forms downloaded from other web sites may not be accepted by the consulate!
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Forms may NOT be filled by hand with a pen: all fields must either be filled online and printed, or typed using a type writer, the only exception is Chinese name (section 1.3) and signature/date.
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Please use only CAPITAL (upper case) letters -- even a single lower case letter may cause your application returned!
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No changes/writtings in the fields by hand is allowed.
This is strictly enforced! Don't take a chance. The only exceptions are signatures and dates in sections 6.2 or 7.7 and Chinese name in section 1.3.
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For fields not applicable to your situation in sections 1-5, put N/A or NONE. Do not leave any of the fields blank, including fields 4.8 and 5.2 on page 4, otherwise your application may be returned.
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Section 1.1, "Given name": first name + middle name. Do not forget your middle name!
For US citizens, just copy the "Given names" line.
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Section 1.3, "Chinese name": put N/A unless you were a former Chinese citizen (including Hong Kong, Taiwan).
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Section 1.5, "Name in ethnic scripts": US passport holder should put N/A.
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Section 1.10, "Place of birth": must put at least state/province AND country.
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Section 1.11, "Local ID": put N/A -- do NOT put your social security number.
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Section 1.17, must put country name, others are optional. For US passports, acceptable forms are "USA", "DEPT OF STATE, USA". Do not put the city/state where you applied your passport!
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Section 2.2, "Intended number of entries": for 2-year visa, select "Other", then specify "2-YEAR".
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Section 2.5, if you do not have a complete address, at least put the name of city, then put "N/A" under the phone number column. One city is enough here. Leave other rows blank.
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Section 2.8, if you do not have one, put N/A on first line; otherwise put name, complete address and telephone number.
For tourists, just put "N/A" on first line.
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Section 2.9, if you do not have one, put N/A on first line; otherwise put name, complete address and telephone number.
For tourists, just put "N/A" on first line.
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Section 3.1, "Home address": this must be a US address. No PO Box please.
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Section 3.4, "Email address": if you copy and paste, make sure changing it to UPPER CASE!
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Section 3.5, "Work address": if you do not have one, you may put "N/A" on the "Name" line. If "self employed" and work from home, you may put "SELF EMPLOYED" on the "Name" line.
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Section 3.6, "Family members": If you are married, please do not put your parents' names. If you are not married, please put your parents and unmarried siblings. If you have no one to list, please explain (e.g. parent deceased). No need to put N/A on unused rows.
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Section 4.1: Only the most recent visit is needed, e.g. "SEPT 2011, SHANGHAI, TOURISM", "VISITED FAMILY IN WUHAN, HUBEI IN JULY 2011".
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Section 4.2: List all countries (other than China) you visited during last 12 months, e.g. "SEPT 2011, MEXICO, VACATION".
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Section 4.8: put N/A if no explanation.
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Section 5.2: put N/A or NONE if no explanation.
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For minor (< 18), parent please fill out section 7 and sign there (do not sign in section 6). Always put passport number here, not driver's license number or social security number!
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Section 7: If you are 18 and older, sign and date on section 6 -- there is no need to put N/A or NONE in section 7.1 to 7.6.
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V2011B: only fill the sections relevent to your visit. For example, if you are a non-US passport holder, and sections A/B/C do not apply to you, you may leave sections A, B and C blank (no need to put N/A).
- Document Authentication Application Form (G1) (132k)
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G1 form can be filled by hand with a pen.
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Important: for business documents, please put your title (e.g. CEO, vice president) as your "Occupation".
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For "Content of each document", list only the documents to be authenticated, and do not list supplemental documents.
- Physical Examination Record for Foreigner (Q2) (92k)
needed only by "X" (Student/Study) visa applicants
- Chinese passport and travel certificate related forms
see Chinese version
- Equipment Declaration Form (Journalist only, Word format) (116k)
After you download and fill out the Chinese visa application form (Q1), please
fill out the online order form of our agency, then mail documents to us. The "step by step procedures" are on the main index page.
Our service fee for regular processing is only $24.96, and the
processing time ranges from 6 hrs to 4-5 days.
Frequently asked questions on visa form
- I am going China as a tourist and I am not invited by anyone, how do I fill out the contact information in boxes 4.7-4.10?
You may put "N/A". If you are on a tourist group, you may enter the organization that hosts you.
- Does the photo have to fit exactly into the box?
No, the size does not have to be exact. Also this photo does not have to be as formal as the one in your passport. You can take a picture of yourself using your digital camera and print in photo store (inkjet or laser printed photo not acceptable!). The best test is to put your finished photo in water. If it is still fine after that, then it is OK.
- I am applying for a two-year business visa, but in box 2.2 (Intended Number of Entries), there is no check box for a 2-year visa. What should I do?
Check the box for "Other", then type "2-YEAR" in the space on the line.
- Is a multiple entry visa more difficult to get than a single entry visa?
For US citizens, the answer is no in general. So we recommend that you apply for a 1-year multiple entry visa. However, if you intend to stay in China for more than 90 days, please apply for a single entry visa.
Non-US citizens can only apply for single or double entry visa in US.
- I left China more than 30 years ago, do I still need to provide my name in Chinese character?
Yes. Chinese name is required if you were born in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan, or had been issued
a Chinese identity document before (e.g. passport, travel certificate).
If you never had/used one and even do not know how to write it in Chinese, please attach a brief note with your application.
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