Chicago Notary Office - China Visa Service

Business Visa

A Business Visa is required for individuals traveling to China for business purposes. Below are the requirements and instructions to apply for a Business Visa.

Requirements and Instructions

  1. Passport: You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:
    • Be valid for at least 6 months beyond the validity of the requested visa.
    • Contain at least two blank visa pages for the visa stamp (amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used).
  2. Letter of Invitation: A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in China. The letter must:
    • Be printed on company letterhead stationery.
    • Be addressed to 'The Consulate of China, Visa Section.'
    • Be signed by a senior manager and stamped with the company seal.
    • Include the applicant's personal information, the nature of the business, dates of the visit, and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in China.
  3. Visa Application Form: Applicants must complete the visa application online. When filling out the online visa application:
    • Write down the APPLICATION ID.
    • Do not click the 'Submit' button (step 11 – Review). Provide us with the application ID only.

    Application Location: Select the appropriate location based on your driver's license:

    • Washington DC: AR, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, KY, LA, MD, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NM, OK, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WY
    • New York: AZ, AK, CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT
    • San Francisco: AK, CA, NV, OR, WA
    • Chicago: CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, WI
  4. For Non-U.S. Citizens: Provide a copy of your legal status in the U.S.
  5. Driver's License: A copy of the applicant's driver's license or state-issued ID.
  6. Previous Chinese Visa: If you have been granted a China visa in the past, provide a copy of the most recently issued China visa. If the visa is not in your current passport, submit a copy of the passport containing the previous China visa.
  7. Processing Time & Fees:
    • 15 business days: Consulate fee $140, Service fee $160
  8. Order Form: Click here to complete our online Order Form.
  9. Ship Documents: Forward a printed copy of your Order Form and all required documents to the address on top of the order confirmation.

Contact us today to start your Business Visa application process.