Tourist Visa to China IN THE U.S.

Collect and send the following documents:

1) Valid US Passport

You must send your valid, signed US Passport. Make sure your passport is still valid for at least 6 months, and has at least two blank visa pages. If not, you need to renew your passport first.

Foreign passport holders: In addition you must send a copy of your valid Green Card or U.S. Long Term Visa, Holders of U.S. short term tourist/business visas cannot apply in the USA.

2) China Online Visa Application (COVA) Form

Click here to complete the visa application form online. Make sure all fields are fully completed. The completed form should be printed out single sided, and signed by the applicant.

• Choose the correct Chinese consulate per your jurisdiction
• Sign the confirmation page and application where indicated

3) Passport Photograph

You must provide one recent passport photograph. photo must be in color with a plain light or white background and full front view of face.

4) Reservations

You must provide a copy of your round trip travel itinerary, along with either your hotel reservations in China, or if staying with a friend or relative, a signed invitation letter.


The invitation letter must be submitted together with a copy of the front and back of the inviters Chinese ID (ShenFenZheng) or if the inviter is not a chinese citizen a copy of the inviters passport with chinese resident permit (inviter must have a chinese ID or a chinese resident permit), and the letter should include the following: 1) Personal information of the Applicant: Name, Date of birth, Gender, etc. 2) Information concerning the applicants visit to China: purpose of the visit, date of arrival and leaving, places to visit, relationship between the the applicant and the inviter, and who will bear the costs of the applicants accomodations in China. 3) Information of the inviter: Name, Address, phone number, and signature. The letter may be a copy or a fax.

5) Where You Stay Form

Print, Complete and sign the Where you stay form.

6) Proof of Residence

A copy of your state ID, utility bill or bank statement is required.

7) Additional Requirements for Minors

One of the parents should sign part 9.2 on the visa application form, And you must submit a copy of the childs birth certificate and a copy of both parents passports or IDs.

8) Fees

Consular fee

Our Service fee

• Our service fee is $300

• For return delivery, choose one of the following:

       * $30 for overnight shipping
       * $15 for FedEx Ground (3-6 business days)
       * A prepaid filled in airbill from FedEx or UPS
       * Use Your FedEx Account Number
       * Pickup in person

• When paying by money order, make it payable to "Deluxe Passport Express".

• Credit card information should be entered on the Service Order Form (See Below).

9) Service Order Form


• Complete the Service Order Form. Print a copy and send it along with rest of your documents.

10) Shipping

Call us at 718-387-5441 to indicate that you're applying for a Chinese Visa. Visit one of our walk-in offices, or ship the above documents to: 

Deluxe Passport Express
57 Lee Ave. 
Brooklyn NY 11211

Our office hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm EST.

For any questions feel free to call us at 718-387-5441.

We strongly recommend that you send your documents via FedEx/UPS.