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| Americans visiting China must abide by strict rules | | | | * Proof of departure/flight plan. To obtain a Chinese |
| when it comes to travel regulations. In addition to a | | | | visa you must prove that you intend to travel to China |
| U.S. passport, tourists must also obtain a Chinese Visa | | | | within the next three months. To do this, you must |
| for travel to China. | | | | supply either a travel itinerary OR a photocopy of your |
| Americans visiting China must abide by strict rules | | | | airline tickets. You must also provide a photocopy of |
| when it comes to travel regulations. Heightened | | | | your confirmed hotel reservations(s) in China. |
| border security means that those without proper | | | | Travelers who cannot provide both of these things will |
| documentation will be denied access to international | | | | have their Chinese visa applications rejected. |
| flights. In addition to a U.S. passport, tourists must also | | | | * Payment for applicable fees. All travelers who wish |
| obtain a Chinese visa for travel to China. | | | | to obtain a Chinese visa by law must pay a consular |
| Regulations differ depending upon the nature of the trip | | | | fee. The fee varies depending on how quickly you |
| (business versus pleasure.) | | | | need your Chinese visa. Your application processing |
| To obtain a Chinese visa, both business and pleasure | | | | center will have a schedule of these fees. It is |
| travelers must possess: | | | | payable to the Consular of the People's Republic of |
| * A valid U.S. passport. Every international traveler, | | | | China. For this reason the fee must be paid by |
| including travelers to China, must own a valid U.S. | | | | money order, certified check or credit card. Your |
| passport. All information must be correct and | | | | Chinese visa application is also subject to a service |
| current. The passport must have at least six months | | | | fee which is payable to your processing center. An |
| of validity left. In other words, your U.S. passport | | | | additional return shipping fee may also apply. |
| must have an expiry date that is six months or more | | | | Business travelers to China must supply other |
| away from the day that you send your passport in to | | | | documentation in addition to that listed above. Your |
| obtain a Chinese visa. Additionally, your passport | | | | U.S. passport and all forms must be accompanied by a |
| must have two or more blank visa pages left. If your | | | | letter from your place of employment. This letter |
| U.S. passport does not meet these two criteria you will | | | | must be printed on official company letterhead and |
| be denied a Chinese visa. | | | | addressed to the Embassy of China. It should state |
| * One passport-regulation photo. The photo must be | | | | the nature of the business trip and other details |
| two inches by two inches. Both color and black and | | | | relevant to the visit and must be signed by a company |
| white photos are acceptable, but the background of | | | | official. This letter is subject to approval by the |
| the photo must be white or very light in color. Most | | | | Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. |
| photographers and photo shops in the United States | | | | The rules to obtain a Chinese visa are stringent. |
| are familiar with these regulations. Photos produced | | | | Failure to adhere to regulations will result in rejection of |
| by home photography software are sometimes | | | | the application. U.S. passport holders who wish to |
| rejected, so be very careful if you intend to submit a | | | | avoid delays or missing a trip entirely should ensure |
| home-generated photo. | | | | well in advance that they possess all the necessary |
| * A visa application form. The required form is | | | | paperwork. It's sometimes possible to speed up the |
| specific to China, so be sure that you obtain the | | | | Chinese visa application process by paying an |
| correct one. The form must be filled out in its | | | | expediting fee. However, the best course of action is |
| entirety. Applications with blank spaces or illegible | | | | to apply to obtain a Chinese visa three months prior to |
| markings will be rejected. You must sign the | | | | your intended departure date. |
| completed application in ink. Unsigned forms will also | | | | |