CHINA TOURIST / FAMILY VISIT (L VISA)

Unless the applicant specifies his/her request on the application form and consular officers approve, the validity of the visa is generally 3 months from the date of issue, with the duration of stay being up to 30 days.

Please prepare and submit the following items:

1. Passport - Your current signed passport, which must be valid for a minimum of 6 months with at least two blank visa pages.

2. Passport-Style Photographs - One color passport size photograph 2”x2” on a white background with a full front view of face. Snapshots, machine, home or computer photographs are not acceptable.

3. Complete Visa Application - Download the Application Form, complete and sign it.

4. Payment: You may pay all the fees with one Cashier's check/ money order payable to “GLOBAL VIP SERVICES”. The total payment will cover: Consulate Fee(s), Our Service Fee and Return Mail Fee.
   1. Consular Fees for US citizens are given in the table below.

      Process Period	Consulate Fee
      5 Business Days	$140
      Next Day	$160
      Same Day	$170

   2. Our Service Fee:
      • Urgent: Same Day $100
      • Express Plus: Next Business Day $75
      • Standard: 5 to 7 Business Days $65

   3. FedEx Return Mail Service – See Order Form for details.

5. Order Form – Complete and sign Global VIP Services Order Form.

6. Send Us - All relevant Documents and Fees mentioned above Via FedEx Overnight Service To:
   
   GLOBAL VIP SERVICES
   6241 Glade Ave, # L201
   Woodland Hills, CA 91367

NOTE1: Former Chinese citizens who have obtained foreign citizenship should:

• Present their original Chinese passport when applying for a Chinese visa for the first time. In this case, a child should also provide the original and photocopy of passports of both parents.
• Fill in their Chinese name in Chinese characters on the visa application.

NOTE2: As of July 1, 2003, ordinary passport holders from Singapore and Brunei enjoy visa-free access to China for up to 15 days for the purposes of business, tourism, visit to relatives and friends, or transit, and may enter and exit from the Chinese ports that are open to foreigners.

China Visa Fees for Non U.S. Passport Holders

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