Beltway Visa and Passport can provide prompt, professional and expedited visa services at the Chinese Consulate in Washington, D.C. Our experienced agents will give your visa application the special attention it deserves, discuss any problems with a Consulate officer and contact you directly to follow up. We offer FREE pick-up and delivery of your application materials in the Washington, D.C. Metro area. Beltway Visa and Passport can secure your visa in a matter of days while the normal application procedure with the Embassy can take weeks. However, we charge an expedited processing fee for our services (see prices below). You always have the option of the lengthier, free processing procedure with the Embassy, where you only pay for the visa itself. If you choose this option you should go to the Embassy’s website at: www.china-embassy.org If you choose our expedited processing keep reading! Follow the procedures below for the type of visa you will be securing and ship to us for prompt service!
China Tourist Visa Requirements
1. China Visa Application Form
The Chinese Embassy requires that all applications for Chinese Visas submitted in the U.S. be typed. Hand written applications will not be accepted. The Visa application form V2013 is available online at: www.china-embassy.org We suggest going straight to the embassy’s website since any recent changes to the application will be included on their form. When done completing the form, please print it. Be sure to sign and date! Also, please do not make hand written corrections. This will cause the application to be rejected.
2. U.S. Passport
Provide your valid, signed passport. Your passport should be valid for six months beyond your stay and have two adjacent blank pages available so the consulate can affix a visa.
3. Photographs
Include two (2) color passport sized (2” x 2”) photos. They must have a white background, be on photo paper and be taken in the last six months.
4. Personal Invitation
If you are visiting friends or family, please provide a letter of invitation from your host in China. The letter needs to contain personal information of the applicant, the inviting party and details of the visit.
5. Travel Itinerary
Provide a copy of your airline ticket or travel itinerary showing your name as well as the flight details.
6. Traveler Identification
Provide a copy of your driver’s license, state issued ID, or major utility bill showing the applicant’s name and current address.
7. Beltway Visa and Passport Visa Order Form and Payment Form
Please fill out the forms completely with as much detail as possible. CLICK HERE for the Visa order form. CLICK HERE for the Payment form.
****Former Chinese citizens must provide a copy of former Chinese or Taiwanese passport or photocopies of previous Chinese visas in current or old U.S. passport. If the traveler does not have the old Chinese passport, the Consulate will accept a copy of a birth certificate or U.S. Naturalization certificate.
China Business Visa Requirements
1. China Visa Application Form
The Chinese Embassy requires that all applications for Chinese visas submitted in the U.S. be typed. Hand written applications will not be accepted. The Visa application form V2013 is available online at: www.china-embassy.org We suggest going straight to the embassy’s website since any recent changes to the application will be included on their form. When done completing the form, please print it. Be sure to sign and date! Also, please do not make hand written corrections. This will cause the application to be rejected.
1. U.S. Passport
Provide your valid, signed passport. Your passport should be valid for six months beyond your stay and have two adjacent blank pages available so the Consulate can affix a visa.
2. Photographs
Include two (2) color passport sized (2” x 2”) photos. They must have a white background, be on photo paper and be taken in the last six months.
3. Business letter of introduction
Provide a letter of introduction from your company or organization on company letterhead. The letter should be addressed to the Embassy of China and state the purpose of travel, give the name and contact information for the company you will be visiting, list the dates of travel and provide a financial guarantee of expenses while in China. Your letter and your application must state must specify the type of visa desired (single, double or multiple entry) as well as the length (six months or 1 year.)
4. Letter of Invitation
Provide a letter of invitation from the host company, conference or exhibition organizers in China.
5. Travel Itinerary
Provide a copy of your airline ticket or travel itinerary showing traveler’s name as well as flight details.
6. Traveler Identification
Provide a copy of your driver’s license, state issued ID or major utility bill showing the applicant’s name and address.
7. Beltway Visa and Passport Visa Order Form and Payment Form
Please fill out the forms completely with as much information as possible. CLICK HERE for the Visa order form. CLICK HERE for the Payment form.
****Former Chinese citizens must provide a copy of former Chinese or Taiwanese passport or photocopies of previous Chinese visas in current or old U.S. passport. If the traveler does not have the old Chinese passport, the Consulate will accept a birth certificate or U.S. Naturalization certificate.
Additional Information
–Vaccinations-Currently no vaccinations are required to enter China from any other country. However, Malaria vaccinations are recommended.
-Passports or replacing documents must be valid on arrival
– Valid visas in an expired passport will be accepted provided a valid passport of the same nationality accompanies it.
-At the Consular officer’s discretion, different passport validity may be required when applying for a visa.
-Travel on a one-way ticket is accepted provided the traveler has proof of sufficient funds and all required documents regarding further destination.
Processing Times and Fees
Chinese Consular Fees
-Regular service for single, double or multiple (6 or 12 month) entry visa – $140
-Expedited (2-3 day) service – $160
-Same day rush(emergency only, not always available) – $190
Beltway Visa and Passport Service Fees
-Regular service – $70
-Expedited service – $140
-Same day service (when available) – $175
***WARNING***
Beltway Visa and Passport is committed to processing your application in a prompt, efficient and professional manner. We are further committed to follow your instructions in all cases. However, SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT A VISA WILL BE ISSUED! Visas for every country are issued at the discretion of the Consulate officer. This includes whether to grant the visa, the type of visa, the length of visa and the time required to issue the visa. Although we will do our best to advocate on your behalf, Beltway Visa and Passport cannot control the Consulate’s actions and cannot be held responsible for application rejection or visa denial.
Shipping Address
Beltway Visa and Passport, LLC
3421 Wake Drive
Kensington, MD 20895
Please ship to us by a means that is traceable. We suggest FedEx, UPS, or Express Mail. IT is not advisable to send your passport or vital records through regular service via the U.S. Postal Service.
Call Us
Please call us at 1-888-698-1703 to let us know your documents are on the way and by which method they will be arriving. We will look out for them and call with any questions upon arrival.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Beltway Visa and Passport, LLC is NOT a U.S. Government agency. We are NOT affiliated with any embassy or government. For passport service you may apply directly through the U.S. Passport Office at www.travel.state.gov For visa service you may apply directly to the embassy for the country you will be visiting. The U.S. Passport Office and embassies charge between $60 and $450 for passports and visas, depending on the type of service you request. Throughout our site, you will find links to the U.S. Passport Office and embassy websites if you wish to apply directly through them.
Beltway Visa and Passport, LLC is a visa and passport expeditor. If for any reason you do not wish to apply directly through the U.S. Passport Office or Embassy, you may use our service to process on your behalf. WE CHARGE A FEE FOR THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE WHICH IS IN ADDITION TO ANY FEES YOU WILL PAY TO THE U.S. PASSPORT OFFICE OR EMBASSY. Our fees range from $70 to $200, depending on the type of service you request. Our fees cover: pickup of your materials in the D.C. area, review of documents, hand submission and pickup by agent including waiting time and our consultation with passport and visa officers.
