Dependent visa short term

China Dependent visa short term

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL ITEMS BELOW FOR YOUR CHINA VISA:

Passport:

You must submit your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:

Have at least six months of validity left beyond your intended stay in the visiting countries.
Have at least two blank Visa pages side by side (amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement)
Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way.

Photographs:

Submit two professional color passport photo. Snapshot, photocopy or computer generated picture will not be accepted. Photo requirements:

Photo size should measure 2″ x 2″. Leave the photo loose.
Photo should be taken within six months to reflect your current appearance.
Photo must include clear frontal view of full face, both ears, neck and upper shoulders.
Photo should be printed in color on either matte or glossy photo paper and has not been altered in any way.
Photo must be clear. Blurry, underexposed, overexposed and low quality photos are not accepted.
Background of photo must be white, with no shadows over the face or the background.
Facial expression must be neutral with eyes open and all the facial features should be clearly visible.
Do not smile in photo.
Do not wear eyeglasses in photo.
Proper attire, Hats or head covering are only allowed if worn for religious reasons and if they do not obscure any facial features.

VISA APPLICATION FORM:

You must provide one completed copy of the visa application form found in this kit. The application form must:

Invitation Letter:

You must provide a letter of invitation from the individual you are visiting. The invitation must:

Include your name, gender, and date of birth
Provide host’s full name, contact information, telephone number, address, and signature
Include information regarding the relationship between you and your host
Detail the purpose of your trip
Specify your arrival and departure dates
Include the full address of the intended residence
Specify who is financially responsible for the trip

Proof of Jurisdiction:

Submit a photocopy of your valid driver’s license showing your home address as it appears on your visa application form (front and back) as proof of jurisdiction.
If you are submitting a utility bill, only electric, gas, or a water bill will be accepted; phone and cable bills are not accepted

Proof of Kinship:

You must provide proof of kinship to the spouse or family member you are visiting in China. You must include a copy of one of the

Following:

Former PRC Nationals or Born in Chinese Territories:

If you are a former PRC passport holder or were born in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong or Macao:

You must write your name in Chinese characters for question 1.2 on the visa application form
You must present copies of any previously issued China visas in your current or expired passport, as well as the expired passport
If you have never been issued a China visa you must submit your original passport and birth certificate showing your name in Chinese characters
If you are a minor who was adopted from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, or Macao you must also include your original adoption papers and a copy of them as well
If applicable, include a copy of your naturalization papers and U.S. birth certificate.
The Chinese Consulate may request an additional form for first time visa applicants

Additional Documents:

You must provide a copy of the Chinese national ID of the family member you intend to visit.

Company Profile and Employment Letter (If Applicable)

Birth Certificate

Non-Us Passport Holder:

Please provide copy of your U.S Immigration Status.

Orbit Visas Order Form:

Click here to provide Orbit Visas order form.

Consulate and Orbit Visas Service Fees per passport:

NOTE: US citizen consular fee is $140

NUMBER OF ENTRY	PROCESSING TIME	CONSULAR FEE	ORBIT VISAS SERVICE FEE
Single Entry	5 BUSINESS DAYS	$30	$149
Double Entries	5 BUSINESS DAYS	$45	$149
Multiple Entries for 6 Months	5 BUSINESS DAYS	$60	$149
Multiple Entries for 12 Months or more	5 BUSINESS DAYS	$90	$149

Processing Time:

5 Business days processing time.
Processing time commences from the day the application has been submitted to the consulate. Weekends, consulate scheduled holidays, and mailing do not count as a processing day.

Please send the required documents via a traceable service such as FedEx or UPS to:

Orbit Visas

Attn: Visa and passport processing

5959 Westheimer Road, Suite 216

Houston, Texas 77057

Phone: (713) 750-9716

Fax: (832) 433-7254