CHINA WORK/EMPLOYMENT (Z 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

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. Visa Notice Letter - Visa issuance notice letter/form from the Chinese governmental organization authorized by the Chinese Foreign Ministry

5. Employment License - The original and one photocopy of Employment License for Aliens issued by the Chinese Ministry of Labor and Social Security, or Foreign Expert's Identity Certificate issued by the Chinese State Bureau of Foreign Experts (the original will be checked and returned to the applicant).

6. A Physical Examination Certificate for Foreign Citizens. This form is only needed if you are planning on staying in China to study for more than 1 year, and should be completed by your physician.

7. Payment: You may pay all the fees with one 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- only Single visa fees apply to Work Visa.
      • 5 Business Days $ 140
      • Next Day $ 160
      • Same Day $ 170
      Our Service Fee:
      • Urgent: Same Day $100
      • Express Plus: Next Business Day $75
      • Standard: 5 to 7 Business Days $65

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

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

9. 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.

China Visa Fees for Non U.S. Passport Holders

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