Frequently Asked Chinese Visa Questions

Answers to most the popular visa questions for travel to China for any purpose or length of stay.

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Questions about Chinese Visas

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Does my infant or child need a passport?

Yes, everyone, even if a week old, must have a passport for international travel and readmission to the U.S. See instructions for securing a passport for a child under 16.

Who Needs a visa to enter China?

Citizens of all countries except for Singapore, Brunei and Japan need visas to enter into China.

I am not a citizen of the Unites States can you process my Visa Application?

Yes, we can still process your visa application as long as you have a valid passport. You may need to submit a copy of your Green card or valid US visa along with your passport.

Can you process my visa during the weekend or Holiday?

No. The Embassy and Consulates are closed on the weekends and US national holidays. The Embassy and Consulates will also close to observe Chinese national holidays.

Does Processing Time include Shipping Time?

No. Return delivery time should be added to the processing time when determining the total amount of time. Shipping times do not include Sundays or Holidays.

When Should I apply for my Visa?

If you apply for the visa too late, you may not have enough time to receive your visa. If you apply for the visa too early, the visa may become invalid before you depart for China. Single-entry visas are generally valid for 3 months from the date of issuance. Two-entry visas are generally valid for 6 months the first entry being required within three months of issuance. You are suggested to apply for the visa 2 or 3 weeks before your departure date.

Can you service US Citizens living abroad?

In some cases we can offer this kind of service to US Citizens. It requires mailing your passport overseas for processing in our Chicago office. Mail fees are increased for this service as we use GlobalExpress, the fastest most secure way of sending urgent documents abroad.

Can I provide the embassy or consulate with a photocopy of my passport?

No. Your must provide your original passport.

What is an "ENTRY" (Single Entry / Double Entry)?

Single entry visas allow you to travel into China ONE time. Double entry visas allow you to travel into mainland China TWO times. That means you can go into mainland China, then out of China - say back to the United States or over to Hong Kong, and then you may re-enter into mainland China a second time. Your two entries must occur within the time constraints listed on your visa. Multiple entry visas are usually available to business travelers which allow for unlimited travel in and out of mainland china during the specified dates on your visa.

I'm going to China on July 1, my visa will expire July 05. Can I still stay in China for 30 days?

Yes. Chinese visas are good for 90 days from the date of issue. You can enter China within 90 days and duration of stay is whatever the term of your visa says. So, from the date of your entrance, you can stay in China for 30 days or for however long your visa states.

If I go to Shanghai, then Hong Kong then back to Shanghai. Do I need a double-entry visa?

Yes. Hong Kong is considered a SAR (Special Autonomous Region) Double-entry visa means you can enter into mainland of China twice. Since you are going to Guangdong in the mainland of China twice, you must have a double-entry visa.

How Long Will my Visa be Good For?

Visa's to China vary in the length of each stay, and in the validity of the visa. Generally single entry visas are good for 30, 60, or 90-day stays. You must enter within 90 days of the visa being issued. Double entry visas are generally valid for 30, 60 or 90-day stays, and you are given 6 months to enter into the country with the first entry needing to be within three months of issuance. There are also multiple entry visas that have validities of 6 months and 1 year. The Chinese consulate will decide to grant or deny your request for a duration of stay longer than 30-days. Typical Durations of Stay are 30, 60, 90 and in special cases 180 days.

You can always extend your visa after you have arrived in China through one of our visa partners located in Shanghai and Beijing.

Why didn't I receive a Multiple Entry Visa?

Even if you provide all the required documents to obtain a multiple entry visa, you may not get one. The Chinese consulate makes the ultimate decision on who will or will not be granted multiple entries into China. Usually, in order to obtain multiple entry visas travelers should demonstrate they are frequent travelers to China. If you do not get a multiple entry visa, they will default you do either a double entry or single entry visa. You will be given the difference in fees for the visa. It's Easy has no control over what type of visa you will be give, but we can advise you on how to increase your chances of getting the visa you want.

Must I use a certified mail to send my application to your office?

We strongly urge our customers to use UPS, DHL, Federal Express.

Avoid using the United States Postal Service.

I plan to mail my applications to your office. Can I combine the visa fee, rush fee and your service fee together and send just one check or money order?

Yes. Our fees already include the consulate fee, our service fee and mail processing according to the level of service you chose. You can also pay by credit card. Please call us if you require rush service.

I am wondering whether you have received my application. Can I call you to check the status of my application?

Yes, you can check online at anytime, day or night of the status of your Chinese Visa Processing. Check My Visa Application Status

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