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Los Angeles Chinese Visa Agency Services (Adult)
The consulate processes visa applications only from those in its jurisdiction, including Southern California, Arizona, Hawaii, New Mexico, and U.S.-administered Pacific Islands. Verify your residence falls within this area before applying.
Welcome to your first or renewed application for a Chinese visa! Please follow the steps below to fill out the questionnaire to help us expedite your visa processing: Click here to view
Want to know how to entrust the processing of Chinese visas? Please click here to view the detailed process
Fee Description:
- Price: $170.01, excluding visa fees.
- Costs may vary depending on the processing time you have chosen.
Note:
If the applicant is under 18 years old, please click the link below:
Los Angeles Consulate General Service Area: Covers Arizona, Southern California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and the Pacific Islands.
Overview of China Visa Agency Services:
- F Visa: Suitable for exchanges and visits.
- M Visa: Suitable for business and trade.
- Q1 Visa: Suitable for long-term family visits.
- Q2 Visa: Suitable for short-term family visits.
- X1 Visa: Suitable for long-term study.
- X2 Visa: Suitable for short-term study.
- Z Visa: Suitable for employment.
Special Note: The invitation letter can be electronic, but the consulate reserves the right to request the original. Additional proof documents or an interview may be required depending on the situation.
Visa Details and Policies: Consular officers determine the specific validity and duration of stay of the visa based on individual circumstances.
Special Provisions for Children of Chinese Descent:
If a child is born in the U.S. and at least one parent is a U.S. green card holder or citizen, we can assist you with the Chinese visa application.
If neither parent was a green card holder or U.S. citizen at the time of the child’s birth, parents must personally go to the consulate to process a travel document.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Returning to China as a Chinese-American: Chinese-Americans can obtain a multiple-entry visa valid for 10 years.
- Canadian citizens applying in the U.S.: Citizens of Canada and other third countries in the U.S. can obtain a Chinese visa valid for up to one year, provided they submit proof of legal residency in the U.S.
- Long-term residence procedures for children in China: You should apply for a Q1 long-term family visit visa, which grants a single entry and requires you to obtain a residence permit in China within 30 days.
