China Visa Services at the Consulate General in New York by New York Office, Boston Office or Los Angeles Office

Service Area

CA,TX,ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, PA, NJ, NY, OH, RI and all other states.

Processing Time

Priority Processing: 2-3 weeks Premium Processing (Expedite):1-2 weeks
* Visa processing times may vary, please contact our staff directly.

Service Fee (Agent)

Q2/L visa (Family reunion/ tourist): Start from $99/per person

M/ F/ Z/ R/ X visa etc. (Business/ Work/ Expert / Student etc.) $300/per person

Group applications are eligible for corresponding discounts.

*Prices may vary; please contact our staff directly for a quote.

Visa Application Fee (Consulate)

US citizens: $140

Canadian citizens: $68

Citizens of other countries may have visa application fees ranging from $23 to $122, depending on their nationality and the number of visa entries. Please consult with our staff directly..

Visa Application Steps

STEP 1: Send email to boston@americantranslationservice.com or ca2@aet21,com, call 7817120258 or 9499547996 to consult us first, requesting quote, sample visa form and empty form, as well as detailed instruction. You can use below email template:

Dear Visa Staff,
We are xxx, xxx, total (number) people. We are US (or other counties)citizens. We have (not) applied China visa before. We live in xxxx. My phone number is: xxx.

We plan to visit China for tour (business, work, visit families, etc) for . Please provide us quote, instructions and visa application forms.
Thanks,

STEP 2: Fill in the form, print and sign (please save your filled form and email back to us to facilitate editing). Bring all necessary documents to us according to the instruction, including: passport, one 33mm x 48mm photo, application form, other supporting documents, payment of cash or check. Boston office also provide high quality passport photo services.
Or mail to our offices.

STEP 3: Pick up your visa at our offices, or request us to ship back to you.

Visa Categories

Please select a visa category based on your purpose of visit to China. *

Visa Category Eligible Applicants
C Foreign crew members of means of international transportation, including aircraft, trains and ships, or motor vehicle drivers engaged in cross-border transport activities, or to the accompanying family members of the crew members of the above-mentioned ships.
D Foreigners who intend to reside in China permanently.
F Foreigners who intend to go to China for exchanges, visits, study tours and other non-business activities.
G Foreigners who intend to transit through China.
J1 Resident foreign journalists of foreign news organizations stationed in China. The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days.
J2 Foreign journalists who intend to go to China for short-term news coverage. The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days.
L Foreigners who intend to go to China as a tourist.
M Foreigners who intend to go to China for commercial and trade activities.
Q1 Foreigners who are family members* of Chinese citizens or of foreigners with Chinese permanent residence and intend to go to China for family reunion, or to those who intend to go to China for the purpose of foster care. The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days.
Q2 Foreigners who intend to visit their relatives who are Chinese citizens residing in China or foreigners with permanent residence in China. The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days.
R Foreigners who are high-level talents or whose skills are urgently needed in China.
S1 Foreigners who intend to go to China to visit the foreigners working or studying in China to whom they are spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of 18 or parents-in-law, or to those who intend to go to China for other private affairs. The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days.
S2 Foreigners who intend to visit their family members* who are foreigners working or studying in China, or to those who intend to go to China for other private matters.The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days.
X1 Foreigners who intend to study in China for a period of more than 180 days.
X2 Foreigners who intend to study in China for a period of no more than 180 days.
Z Foreigners who intend to work in China.

* Family members refer to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.

Frequently Asked Questions

General

1. Do I need a visa to visit China's mainland?

Foreign citizens generally need a visa to visit China's mainland with the exception of visa-free entry according to relevant agreements and regulations.


2. I am a U.S. citizen, can I apply for a China Visa at the port of entry?

U.S. citizens must obtain a visa before arrival in China. You are not eligible for a landing visa.


3. I have received my visa, but there will be a change in my trip plan. Do I need to apply for a change of the visa type or validity?

Once your visa application is processed and approved, you will not be able to change a visa type or validity unless you request the visa be voided by the Visa Office and apply and pay for a new one. If you have entered China, you should apply to the local Public Security authority for a change in visa type or an extension of stay or validity. Your application will be considered by the Public Security authority in accordance with relevant Chinese Laws and Regulations.


4. I get a new passport, but I have a valid China Visa in my old passport. Can I travel with both passports to China without applying for a new visa?

Yes, you may travel with both passports provided that your visa is still valid and the personal details including your name, sex, date of birth and nationality on both passports are exactly the same.


5. I have received my visa. Is there a guarantee that I will be allowed to enter China?

A visa is not a guarantee to enter China. The decision on whether or not you will be allowed to enter China is made at a port of entry by Chinese Border Control authority in accordance with Chinese Laws and Regulations.


6. Why I was granted a different type of visa with what I applied for?

The consular officers will determine whether or not to grant a visa and its category, validity and permitted duration of stay. The decision is final unless there is an technical error on the visa.


7. How do I read and understand my visa?

"Entries" refers to the number of times you are permitted to enter China. It can be single-entry, double-entry, or multiple-entry and good through the validity of your visa.
Validity ("Enter Before") of a visa begins from the date of issue and good through 24h00 Beijing Time of the "Enter Before" date unless the number of entries is used up or the visa is revoked by the Chinese government.
Duration of Each Stay is the maximum number of days you are allowed to stay in China on each entry, calculated from the date of entry into China. While in China, you may find your date of departure from China will exceed the "Enter Before" date. You will not be punished as long as your total stay on that entry is within the limit on the "Duration of Each Stay".
Note: Please take notice of the Remarks if any on your visa. All Z, X1, Q1, S1, D visa holders are required to proceed to and apply for a residence permit from the local Public Security authorities within 30 days upon arrival in China unless the Duration of Each Stay on the visa is marked as 30 days.



Submission and Collection

8. Do I need to schedule an appointment for visa application?

No. You may visit our Boston Office anytime during business hours.


9. Can I apply for a visa by mail? Could you mail the passport with visa back to me?

Yes. We accept mail-in visa applications. We provide mail-back service either.


10. Do you provide express visa service?

Yes. Express service is available for an additional fee. You need to make such request to our staff while submitting your application. Please note that not all applications can be expedited as some requires longer processing time.



Application Documents

11. What are the requirements for passport?

Your passport must valid at least for one year, and not altered/damaged/smudged in any way.


12. What are the requirements for an invitation letter?

The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, and must be signed by the inviter and/or company seal in case of a business invite. An applicant may be required to provide the original invitation letter as deemed necessary by a consular officer.


13. Do I have to provide Physical Examination Form to apply for a visa?

No.


14. I will be traveling to China on company business. I will also meet my friends in China. What type of visa is most appropriate for me?

If you travel to China on multiple purposes, you may submit your application based on your main purpose and provide supporting documents accordingly.