Applying for a Visa

Required Documents

1. Your Passport

   Check your passport to ensure that it has at least one full blank page and at least six months of validity remaining. If it lacks either, submit it to the US Department of State for renewal or the addition of extra pages.

2. COLOR Photo Copy of Your Passport

   Make a photocopy of the identification page of your passport.

3. COLOR Photo Copy of Your Drivers License

   Make a photocopy of your state issue drivers license or ID card.

4. Passport Photo

   Make a 2-by-2 passport photo at a CVS, Walgreen’s, photo shop or other vendor.

5. Visa Application Form v.2013

   Download the visa application form v.2013 and fill it out on your computer and print it.

   • DO NOT fill the form out with a pen. Must be filled out using a PDF application on your computer.
   • DO NOT staple any of the papers together.
6. Invitation Letter Hotel Itinerary

   The Chinese Embassy site states that you’re required to have an invitation letter but if you’re traveling through China as a tourist, showing proof of your hotel booking will work.

   • PRO TIP Make sure you or your spouses name is on the hotel reservation.
7. Flight Itinerary

   Bring a copy of your flight itinerary, and invoice. Make sure your name is on the itinerary. Must show proof of flight into China and out of China.