China - Student visa (X) - Service: Visa Requirements
Duration of Program Entry
1Required Documents
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China Visa Online Application
One fully completed and signed visa application form. The application must:
- Be completed online
- Include answers for all required fields
- List the name of the traveler exactly as it is written in the passport
- Be printed single-sided
- Be dated and signed in blue or black ink
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Valid Passport
Provide your SIGNED passport. Your passport must be signed on the appropriate line. (For US citizens the line is located on the page following your information page). The passport must be valid with an expiration date greater than six (6) months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for. Passport must have sufficient blank pages (at least 2 pages) for any visa stamps. These pages must say VISAS at the top of the page.
If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with renewing a US Passport or obtain a new US Passport from us prior to obtaining the visa.
(Important Note: Keep a copy of your passport biographical information page for your records) -
Passport-type photograph
You must provide a passport photo. This passport photo must match the requirements of a standard US passport photo. They must be taken at an official passport photo provider (pharmacy, Costco, post office). You can upload a digitial photo here for us to process.
- Your head must face the camera directly with full face in view.
- You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open.
- Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis
- Taken in the last 6 months
- Use a plain white or off-white background
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Enrollment Letter
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Copy of Previous Visas
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Proof of residency
Copy of driver's license or state issued ID, or ORIGINAL major utility bill (Water, Gas, Electric, Sewage) for the most recent month, showing the applicant's name and current address. The address must not contain a PO Box. Address MUST match home address in your applicant profile.
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Where You Stay Form
Download, complete and sign the Where You Stay Form.
2Consular and Service Fees
| # | Detail | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consulate Fee | $190 |
| 2 | Service Fee | $249 |
3Ship Documents
1.) Place the above mentioned documents in a FedEx Letter.
2.) Send the FedEx Letter to us at :
Passports and Visas.com
Attn: Processing
5251 DTC Parkway,
Suite 850
Greenwood Village, Colorado
80111
The expected processing time for this visa application is 4 business days.
Please note that processing times, fees, and requirements are based on government rules and are subject to change without notice.
1Gather Documentation for a China Visa
. China Visa Online Application
One fully completed and signed visa application form. The application must:
- Be completed online
- Include answers for all required fields
- List the name of the traveler exactly as it is written in the passport
- Be printed single-sided
- Be dated and signed in blue or black ink
. Valid Passport
Provide your SIGNED passport. Your passport must be signed on the appropriate line. (For US citizens the line is located on the page following your information page). The passport must be valid with an expiration date greater than six (6) months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for. Passport must have sufficient blank pages (at least 2 pages) for any visa stamps. These pages must say VISAS at the top of the page.
If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with renewing a US Passport or obtain a new US Passport from us prior to obtaining the visa.
(Important Note: Keep a copy of your passport biographical information page for your records)
. Passport-type photograph
You must provide a passport photo. This passport photo must match the requirements of a standard US passport photo. They must be taken at an official passport photo provider (pharmacy, Costco, post office). You can upload a digitial photo here for us to process.
- Your head must face the camera directly with full face in view.
- You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open.
- Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis
- Taken in the last 6 months
- Use a plain white or off-white background
. Enrollment Letter
Letter from the concerned educational institution duly attested by the China Ministry of Education, and Certificate of financial guarantee
. Copy of Previous Visas
If the applicant has previously obtained an China visa that is not on the same passport they must provide a copy of the previous visas as well as the information page of the passport in which the visa was issued.
. Proof of residency
Copy of driver's license or state issued ID, or ORIGINAL major utility bill (Water, Gas, Electric, Sewage) for the most recent month, showing the applicant's name and current address. The address must not contain a PO Box. Address MUST match home address in your applicant profile.
. Where You Stay Form
Download, complete and sign the Where You Stay Form.
2Consular and Service Fees
2.1 Consular and Service Fees
China visa fees are as below :
| # | Detail | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consulate Fee | $190 |
| 2 | Service Fee | $249 |
3Ship your Application to Passports and Visas.com
3.1 Place the above documents in an Overnight Envelope
Enclose the documents from Section 1 (Gather Documents for your China Visa) and a print out of your order confirmation in an Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc).
3.2 Send the Application Materials to Us
Please Note: If you paid for an inbound shipping service your account manager will contact you to provide a FedEx shipping label via email to send us your completed application.
Send the Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc) to us at :
Passports and Visas.com
Attn: Processing
5251 DTC Parkway,
Suite 850
Greenwood Village, Colorado
80111