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A valid passport and visa are required to visit China.

In most cases, foreign nationals, including US citizens, require a visa to visit China. China has a visa requirement for entry, which means that travelers need to obtain a visa before they arrive in the country. The type of visa you need will depend on the purpose of your visit.

China offers various types of visas, including tourist, business, work, and student visas. Each type of visa has specific requirements, documents, and procedures that must be followed during the application process.

You must submit your current undamaged passport and it must have one blank visa page. The passport must be signed and valid for six months from the date of departure.
Note: We Provide our customers complete assistance with your online application, uploading your documents and Photo Service in our office.

Apply Online

One visa application form Sign and dated. All questions on the application must be answered, please answer NONE if the question does not apply to you. Applications must be typed in block capital letters, handwritten changes are not accepted. The signature on the application form must match the signature on the applicant's passport.
Note: We Provide our customers complete assistance with your online application, uploading your documents and Photo Service in our office.

One color photo that meets the following strict criteria: taken within the last six months, against an all-white background, printed on high-quality photo paper, 48 mm tall x 33 mm wide exactly.
Note: Passport photo services available at our office.

A clear photocopy of applicant's driver's license or state issued ID. Address on the ID must match address on the Chinese visa application form.

Applicants who have previously traveled to China must provide a copy of the previous Chinese visa. If the visa was issued to a previous passport, a photocopy of the canceled passport's information page must also be included.

A child (under 18) must be ready to present their birth certificate upon arrival and, unless traveling with both parents and a legal guardian, must also have copies of parents' passports. If passport copies are not available for parent(s) then a parental letter of consent.
Note: For a minor, (under 18), a copy of their birth certificate and a photocopy of parents’ passports or letter of parental authorization may be requested.

Applicants of Chinese origin, (born in China), must include a copy of a previous Chinese visa or their last original Chinese passport. Make sure the Chinese Name field is completed on the Chinese visa application form in Chinese characters.

If you have a copy of your flight itinerary or ticket, please include it. (Optional)

Regular Processing: $140.00 (5 Business Days)
Note: For Expedite Processing Call Us at: 972-231-1600

Note:  AA passport service fee additional applies
We accept all major credit cards for service fees and shipping charges

Service Order Form

If you are processing your application with us via mail, please fill out the service order form and send it along with the documents.

OFFICE HOURS Location

Walk-In Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm


AA Passport & Visa Service
811 South Central Expressway Suite # 500
Richardson Texas.75080
{75 & Springvalley Exit 23}
{Inside Comerica Bank Building}

You must submit your current undamaged passport and it must have one blank visa page. The passport must be signed and valid for six months from the date of departure.
Note: We Provide our customers complete assistance with your online application, uploading your documents and Photo Service in our office.

Apply Online

One visa application form Sign and dated. All questions on the application must be answered, please answer NONE if the question does not apply to you. Applications must be typed in block capital letters, handwritten changes are not accepted. The signature on the application form must match the signature on the applicant's passport.
Note: We Provide our customers complete assistance with your online application, uploading your documents and Photo Service in our office.

One color photo that meets the following strict criteria: taken within the last six months, against an all-white background, printed on high-quality photo paper, 48 mm tall x 33 mm wide exactly.
Note: Passport photo services available at our office.

A clear photocopy of applicant's driver's license or state issued ID. Address on the ID must match address on the Chinese visa application form.

Applicants who have previously traveled to China must provide a copy of the previous Chinese visa. If the visa was issued to a previous passport, a photocopy of the canceled passport's information page must also be included.

Sample Invitation Letter

Invitation letter can be submitted as a photocopy. Important Note: Invitation letter from Chinese companies or institutions must be on official company letterhead, showing company address, phone number and fax number. The letter must also bear the official seal of the company or institution. The Chinese Embassy and Consulates randomly check the authenticity of applicants ‘invitation letters by contacting the inviting party in China. When that happens, your application will be delayed, or denied if the letter is not authentic.

  • First Time Applicants who were born in China must submit original Chinese passport or Previous Chinese Visa Copy.
  • First time applicants who were born in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau must submit a photocopy of their previous passport.

If you have a copy of your flight itinerary or ticket, please include it. (Optional)

Regular Processing: $140.00 (5 Business Days)
Note: For Expedite Processing Call Us at: 972-231-1600

Note:  AA passport service fee additional applies
We accept all major credit cards for service fees and shipping charges

Service Order Form

If you are processing your application with us via mail, please fill out the service order form and send it along with the documents.

OFFICE HOURS Location

Walk-In Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm


AA Passport & Visa Service
811 South Central Expressway Suite # 500
Richardson Texas.75080
{75 & Springvalley Exit 23}
{Inside Comerica Bank Building}

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Note: We Provide our customers complete assistance with your online application, uploading your documents and Photo Service in our office.

You must submit your current undamaged passport and it must have one blank visa page. The passport must be signed and valid for six months from the date of departure.
Note: We Provide our customers complete assistance with your online application, uploading your documents and Photo Service in our office.

Apply Online

One visa application form Sign and dated. All questions on the application must be answered, please answer NONE if the question does not apply to you. Applications must be typed in block capital letters, handwritten changes are not accepted. The signature on the application form must match the signature on the applicant's passport.
Note: We Provide our customers complete assistance with your online application, uploading your documents and Photo Service in our office.

One color photo that meets the following strict criteria: taken within the last six months, against an all-white background, printed on high-quality photo paper, 48 mm tall x 33 mm wide exactly.
Note: Passport photo services available at our office.

A clear photocopy of applicant's driver's license or state issued ID. Address on the ID must match address on the Chinese visa application form.

Applicants who have previously traveled to China must provide a copy of the previous Chinese visa. If the visa was issued to a previous passport, a photocopy of the canceled passport's information page must also be included.

Original and one photocopy of the Work Permit for Aliens issued by the Chinese Labor Ministry or the original and one photocopy of the Foreign Expert's License issued by the Chinese Foreign Expert Bureau. 

  • First Time Applicants who were born in China must submit original Chinese passport or Previous Chinese Visa Copy.
  • First time applicants who were born in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau must submit a photocopy of their previous passport.

If you have a copy of your flight itinerary or ticket, please include it. (Optional)

Regular Processing: $140.00 (5 Business Days)
Note: For Expedite Processing Call Us at: 972-231-1600

Note:  AA passport service fee additional applies
We accept all major credit cards for service fees and shipping charges

Service Order Form

If you are processing your application with us via mail, please fill out the service order form and send it along with the documents.

OFFICE HOURS Location

Walk-In Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm


AA Passport & Visa Service
811 South Central Expressway Suite # 500
Richardson Texas.75080
{75 & Springvalley Exit 23}
{Inside Comerica Bank Building}

You must submit your current undamaged passport and it must have one blank visa page. The passport must be signed and valid for six months from the date of departure.
Note: We Provide our customers complete assistance with your online application, uploading your documents and Photo Service in our office.

Apply Online

One visa application form Sign and dated. All questions on the application must be answered, please answer NONE if the question does not apply to you. Applications must be typed in block capital letters, handwritten changes are not accepted. The signature on the application form must match the signature on the applicant's passport.
Note: We Provide our customers complete assistance with your online application, uploading your documents and Photo Service in our office.

One color photo that meets the following strict criteria: taken within the last six months, against an all-white background, printed on high-quality photo paper, 48 mm tall x 33 mm wide exactly.
Note: Passport photo services available at our office.

A clear photocopy of applicant's driver's license or state issued ID. Address on the ID must match address on the Chinese visa application form.

Applicants who have previously traveled to China must provide a copy of the previous Chinese visa. If the visa was issued to a previous passport, a photocopy of the canceled passport's information page must also be included.

Send the original and a photocopy of your Admission Notice from a Chinese school.

  • For short term study in China, the original and one photocopy of Admission Notice issued by a school or educational institution in China. 
  •  For long term study in China, the original and one copy of an approved Foreign Student Application Form (JW201 or JW202) issued by the Chinese unit, and an enrollment letter from the Chinese school. The JW202 must be signed by the student on the bottom right of the form in blue ink.
For applicant's that are minors:
  • Include a copy of minor's Birth Certificate and a copy of both parent's passport information page.

Regular Processing: $140.00 (5 Business Days)
Note: For Expedite Processing Call Us at: 972-231-1600

Note:  AA passport service fee additional applies.
We accept all major credit cards for service fees and shipping charges

Service Order Form

If you are processing your application with us via mail, please fill out the service order form and send it along with the documents.

OFFICE HOURS Location

Walk-In Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm


AA Passport & Visa Service
811 South Central Expressway Suite # 500
Richardson Texas.75080
{75 & Springvalley Exit 23}
{Inside Comerica Bank Building}

You must submit your current undamaged passport and it must have one blank visa page. The passport must be signed and valid for six months from the date of departure.
Note: We Provide our customers complete assistance with your online application, uploading your documents and Photo Service in our office.

Apply Online

One visa application form Sign and dated. All questions on the application must be answered, please answer NONE if the question does not apply to you. Applications must be typed in block capital letters, handwritten changes are not accepted. The signature on the application form must match the signature on the applicant's passport.
Note: We Provide our customers complete assistance with your online application, uploading your documents and Photo Service in our office.

One color photo that meets the following strict criteria: taken within the last six months, against an all-white background, printed on high-quality photo paper, 48 mm tall x 33 mm wide exactly.
Note: Passport photo services available at our office.

A clear photocopy of applicant's driver's license or state issued ID. Address on the ID must match address on the Chinese visa application form.

Letter from current employer (i.e. airline) or sponsoring company, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant's employment status/position held in the company, employee number, and clearly stating that the applicant requires a visa as a crew member. Applicants requesting a multiple entry visa to China must provide a letter stating the need for a multiple entry visa and the dates of future travel to the country. 

Employees of a media company (even if the applicant is not traveling for business purposes), the applicant must submit a letter from the applicant's employer on company letterhead indicating that you are NOT traveling on company business and will NOT be performing any media related work.

Applicants who have previously traveled to China must provide a copy of the previous Chinese visa. If the visa was issued to a previous passport, a photocopy of the canceled passport's information page must also be included.

Applicants of Chinese origin, (born in China), must include a copy of a previous Chinese visa or their last original Chinese passport. Make sure the Chinese Name field is completed on the Chinese visa application form in Chinese characters.

Regular Processing: $140.00 (5 Business Days)
Note: For Expedite Processing Call Us at: 972-231-1600

Note:  AA passport service fee additional applies.
We accept all major credit cards for service fees and shipping charges

Service Order Form

If you are processing your application with us via mail, please fill out the service order form and send it along with the documents.

OFFICE HOURS Location

Walk-In Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm


AA Passport & Visa Service
811 South Central Expressway Suite # 500
Richardson Texas.75080
{75 & Springvalley Exit 23}
{Inside Comerica Bank Building}