Travel Visa
China Visa Services in Chicago
Tourist
Business
Work (Z)
Flight Crew
We prepare and submit your China visa, obtain your invitation letter where needed, and expedite the consulate processing. Pick your visa type below.
ℹ️ For Chinese citizens: please bring your Chinese name, a copy of your citizenship certificate, your Chinese passport or Chinese ID, and, if your name has changed, your marriage certificate or court documents.
✨ In short
How to apply
Everything you bring for your China visa. We check every document against the consulate rules before we submit.
Start here
Complete Application (COVA)
We complete the China Online Visa Application with you. Fill it out, review it, and we handle the submission.
Tourist
Business
Work (Z)
Flight Crew
1
Complete application
We complete the COVA application with you online and handle the submission.
2
Valid U.S. passport
Current, undamaged passport with two blank visa pages.
Signed and valid for six months from your departure date.
Non-US passport holders present a green card at submission as proof of legal residence.
3
Copy of valid identification
The address on your driver's license must match your application.
If it does not match, include a copy of a major utility bill (water, power, or sewage).
4
Copy of flight itinerary
A booked round-trip ticket or travel itinerary showing entry and exit dates.
5
Visa photos
2x2 inches, white background, full face, taken in our office. Under 6 months old.
1
Complete application
We complete the COVA application with you online and handle the submission.
2
Valid U.S. passport
Current, undamaged passport with two blank visa pages, signed and valid 6 months from departure.
3
Invitation letter
From your host company in China on company letterhead, stating purpose, duration and your contact details.
4
Business letter
From your U.S. company on letterhead, signed by a manager, stating your position, purpose of travel, and financial guarantee.
5
Copy of valid identification
Driver's license or state ID with matching address, or a utility bill.
6
Visa photos
2x2 inches, white background, full face, taken in our office.
1
Complete application
We complete the COVA application with you online and handle the submission.
2
Valid U.S. passport
Current, undamaged passport with two blank visa pages, signed and valid 6 months from departure.
3
Work permit notice
Issued by the Chinese labor authority for your position and employer.
4
Employment contract
Signed by both you and the Chinese employer.
5
Copy of valid identification
Driver's license or state ID with matching address, or a utility bill.
6
Visa photos
2x2 inches, white background, full face, taken in our office.
1
Complete application
We complete the COVA application with you online and handle the submission.
2
Valid U.S. passport
Current, undamaged passport with two blank visa pages, signed and valid 6 months from departure.
3
Crew member certificate
Issued by your airline, confirming your crew status and flight schedule.
4
Airline letter
On company letterhead stating your position, routes, and request for crew visa.
💳 Pricing
Visa fees and processing times
Your total is the consulate fee, plus our expedite service fee, plus optional FedEx return.
🕐 Current consulate processing: 7 to 10 days. Call us for today's exact timeline before you travel.
Consulate fee
12 months, multiple entry
Rush$185
Regular$165
Our expedite fee
Sameday Passport service
Rush, 5 to 7 days$249
Express, 10 to 14 days$199
FedEx return
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Optional and tracked. Choose a service to see the price.
Priority overnight
Next business day
$38
First overnight
By 8:30 AM
$98
Saturday delivery
Weekend return
$68
Prepaid label or FedEx account
We bill $5 for the air bill
$0
Return shipping$38
ℹ️ Prepaid return label included means no FedEx charge. Provide a FedEx account and we generate the air bill for $5.
✅ Good to know
Good to know before you apply.
How fast can I get a China visa?
Current consulate processing: 7 to 10 days. Call us for today's exact timeline before you travel.
What documents do I need for a China visa?
For the Tourist visa, the checklist on this page covers: Complete application, Valid U.S. passport, Copy of valid identification, Copy of flight itinerary and Visa photos. We check every document against the consulate rules before we submit.
Can I walk in to ask about my China visa?
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome at our Chicago office 6 days a week, and appointments are recommended. Call (708) 360 7277 first and we will tell you exactly what to bring.
Can I apply for a China visa by mail?
Yes. Fill out the service order form, send it with your documents, and we handle the consulate submission for you.
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Ready to apply for your China visa?
Call with your travel data and we will tell you the visa type, the documents, and the fastest option.