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Tips to China Visa Application (Refer to Chinese government guidelines about visa ) 1. How long a China Visa will be Valid A: Visa validity starts from the date visa issued, to the date actually entering China. Duration starts from the actual date entering China. Visa Validity can be 6 month (one entry and two entries); 6 month multi entries, and 12 month multi entries. Duration can be 30 day, 60 days, up to 180 days, depending on the necessity you specified in the visa application form. Generally speaking, regular tourist visa will be generously granted for 3 month validity and 60 day duration. Other validity and longer duration may be granted with certain appropriate supporting document. It is advised to avoid the last day entry. 2. Can you process Visa-To-China for a NON-US passport? A: Yes. The China Embassy and Consulate(s) in the US can grant visa to China for any passport of any county. However, we process applications with a Non-US-Passport only if you meet both the following two items: 1. You are currently living in the US, and use an US mailing address, phone number and an email accessible while you are in the US; 2. We will process your visa application as we do for an US application. You need to provide a proof for long term legal stay in the US, like H1/H4 visa, TN visa, or student I-20 form, etc. 3. Where should I send my application to, as I am living in a city without the China Embassy (Consulate)? A: Just because your area is far away from the China Embassy (Consulate), our services is very helpful to you! ChinaVisaPlus.com is formally registered with Texas state, and acknowledged by the China Embassy and consulates. Even if you are living in the cities nearby China Embassy (consulate), it is still the most efficient and cost-effective way to apply a Visa for China thru our services: 4. How long it will take to process a Visa-to-China thru your services? A: It may be as short as 4 working days, or may be 10 days. Actually it is very much up to you (all the "Day"s refer to ACTUAL WORKING DAYS). Please understand that China Embassy (consulate) visa office opens 5 hours a day (9-3 only, less lunch time), and closed on all US holidays and Chinese holidays. Here are the factors: China Visa Plus to process your application: Standard process: 5-7 days; Express: 2-3days;Rush (6 hours or 24 hours): Same day or the following day. Shipping: In-coming (up to you), and Mailing back, can be overnight, 2-3 days, or 3-5 days. No matter what options you select, you must leave sometime extra, as the there may be some un-expected and non-control-able factors in the whole process. 5. What is the best time to apply for a Visa to China? A: Whatever best fit your travel plan, but NOT longer than 3 months prior to your travel date. We noticed that there is a seasonal variation in visa application volume, which may some how effect the processing timing; but the volume / season plays no role in approval decision. We recommend you to start the visa application process about 4-8 weeks prior to your travel date. 6. I heard that there are many different visas. Which should I apply? A. Yes, there are many types of visas you may apply, in terms of number of Entries, Validity and Duration, classified by letter C,D,F,G, J-1, J-2, X, Z, etc. Also there may be different treatments on young children and citizens from other countries. You are advised to read and completely understand the guidelines from official website by China Embassy. All information in our site is for reference only and overwritten automatically by the official version in China Embassy's website. However, there are some hints that may help you simplify the selection process: Do NOT need to study all these classifications, but be clear for yourself about the reasons to go to China, and how long you need to stay. In other words, just fill-in the Visa Application (Form-2) truthfully - the Visa Officer will review in detail and decide what type of visa for you. In terms of number of Entries, Validity, Duration, and Visa Fees, we briefly summarize them as following: One Entry, 6 month valid, good for the first time applicant; Two Entries, 6 month valid; Good for short term tourist, meetings; Multi- Entries, 6 month valid, Good if you need frequently travel to China; Multi- Entries, 12 month valid, Good if you need frequently travel to China for business reasons (Refer to Chinese government guidelines about visa ) 7. I need process several applications for my family, for different visas, How to do that? A. Our system is designed for processing family batch for one single visa type, for easiness. If you need to apply for different visas, you first of all need to group all passports by visa types, and process ONE TYPE a time, then go next. For the first application batch, select your favorite "Mailing "Back" and "Payment Method" options that you really intend to use; Then, for following batch(es), select "Mailing "Back" option by "2nd combined shipping back", to avoid repeated shipping fee; You can actually mail all in one envelope to us. Note: Each applicant needs a Visa Application Form in which clearly state which visa needed; 8: I will travel between Hong Kong and the mainland multiple times. Do I need a multiple entry visa? A: Yes, you do need a multiple entry visa for that purpose. Each time you enter China from Hong Kong and Macao, you need one entry. 9. To whom should the Fees Payable? A: All fees please pay in one check / money order. PAYABLE TO China Visa Plus We will take care of the payment to China Embassy (Consulate).
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