How to Apply for a China Visa (for
The
following is contact information for the Chinese Consulate in NYC:
(1)
1) To listen to recorded information about visa, passport or
authentication 24/7;
2) To get application forms with fax machine 24/7;
3) To reach consuls between 10:00am-12:00am, 1:00pm-2:30pm on working days.
(2) Fax: (212)465 1708
(3) Email: cnnyconsulate@mfa.gov.cn
1) The email is set for visa, passport, authentication and legalization
applicants only.
2) Please visit our website or listen to the
3) Please illustrate your application in detail and specify Passport,
Visa, Notarization, Authentication, Travel Document as the subject of your
email so that it can be handled accordingly and replied to promptly and
accurately.
4) Please be noticed that we do not issue any documents via email, or
through internet.
5) Email with virus will not be replied.
(4) Supervisor's Email: visadirector@yahoo.com.cn
This email is managed by the supervisor of the Passport and Visa
Office. Ii is set for suggestions and complaints only.
The following information was obtained from the
Website for the Chinese consulate in
Tourist Visa
(L-Visa)
Tourist visas are generally issued to applicants who intend to visit
Requirements:
1. One completely filled out Visa Application Form for the P.R. China (Q-1).
2. One recently taken 2X2 in. photo showing entire face and without a hat on.
Please affix the photo to the application form.
3. Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages and valid for at least 6
months beyond the date of application.
4. An approval notice from China Tibet Tourism Bureau is required if you intend
to travel to the Tibet Autonomous Region (Telephone number for the Tourism
Bureau: 86-891-6834313, fax number: 86-891-6834632).
5. An applicant born in
6. A child of Chinese descent and born in foreign country who applies for a
Chinese visa for the first time is required to submit his or her Birth
Certificate and foreign passport or foreign permanent resident permit (e.g.
Green Card) of one of his or her parents.
7. Applicants applying for multiple entry tourist visas should submit:
(1) Original and copies of notarized documents such as a Marriage Certificate,
or a notarized certificate of kinship, etc. to prove that his or her spouse,
children or parents are Chinese citizens and live in the Mainland China;
or:
(2) Original and copy of the property ownership certificate to prove that the
applicant owns real estate in
Reminder:
No visa application can be done through mail, email, internet, or any express
delivery service such as UPS, FedEx, etc. Visa application should be submitted
and picked up by the applicant or someone else entrusted.
The above information is subject to change without notice
2. Regular Visa Fees (Dollars)
1) Visas for
|
Entries Permitted |
Valid From the date
of application (Enter Before) |
4-day Regular Pickup |
Same Day Pickup |
Next or Third Day Pickup |
|
Single Entry |
3 months |
$50 |
$80 |
$70 |
|
Two Entries |
6 months |
$75 |
$105 |
$95 |
|
Multiple Entry for 6 Months |
6 months |
$100 |
$130 |
$120 |
|
Multiple Entry for 12 Months |
12 months |
$150 |
$180 |
$170 |
|
Multiple Entry for 24 Months |
24 months |
$150 15 working days |
Not Available |
Not Available |
The above information is subject to change without notice.