China Visa Services for U.S. Citizens
Start with a U.S. passport selected below, confirm the visa category for your trip, and compare the current China visa services available for your application.
Choose the right China visa before you apply
Current visa types, service fees, and processing information come from the live Peninsula Visa service catalog:
Tourist Visa — Tourist Visa - China (Rush)
Peninsula service fee: $399.00.
5 Business Days
Tourist Visa — Tourist Visa - China (Standard)
Peninsula service fee: $199.00.
10 Business Days
Business Visa — Business Visa - China (Rush)
Peninsula service fee: $399.00.
5 Business Days
China - Consulate Pick-Up
Peninsula service fee: $199.00.
N/A
Work Permit — Work Permit - China (Standard)
Peninsula service fee: $299.00.
10 Business Days
Work Permit — Work Permit - China (Rush)
Peninsula service fee: $399.00.
5 Business Days
Work Permit — Work Permit - China (Super Rush)
Peninsula service fee: $799.00.
3 Business Days
Family Visit Visa — China Family Visit Visa - Rush
Peninsula service fee: $399.00.
5 Business Days
Family Visit Visa — China Family Visit Visa - Super Rush
Peninsula service fee: $799.00.
3 Business Days
Student Visa — Student Visa - China (Standard)
Peninsula service fee: $199.00.
10 business days
Family Visit Visa — Family Visit Visa - China (Standard)
Peninsula service fee: $199.00.
10 Business Days
Student Visa — Student Visa - China (Rush)
Peninsula service fee: $399.00.
5 business days
Student Visa — Student Visa - China (Super Rush)
Peninsula service fee: $799.00.
3 business days
Business Visa — Business Visa - China (Standard)
Peninsula service fee: $299.00.
10 Business Days
Tourist Visa — China Tourist Visa - Super Rush
Peninsula service fee: $799.00.
3 Business Days
China On Arrival Card (Standard)
Peninsula service fee: $79.00.
1 Business Day
Business Visa — Business Visa - China (Super Rush)
Peninsula service fee: $799.00.
3 Business Days
Flight Crew — Flight Crew - China (Standard)
Peninsula service fee: $299.00.
10 business days
Flight Crew — Flight Crew - China (Rush)
Peninsula service fee: $399.00.
5 business days
China - Consulate Drop-Off
Peninsula service fee: $199.00.
N/A
Flight Crew — Flight Crew - China (Super Rush)
Peninsula service fee: $799.00.
3 business days
Check China visa requirements for U.S. passport holders or choose another nationality.
What to prepare
Applicants typically need a valid signed passport, a compliant visa photo, completed application information, and documents supporting the trip. Tourist, business, family, work, and study cases can require different itinerary, invitation, employment, or relationship evidence. Your live service option provides the case-specific checklist.
The China visa application sequence
Choose the visa category
Use your travel purpose—such as tourism, business, or a family visit—to select from the visa types currently shown on this page.
Complete the questionnaire and upload documents
After ordering, provide your passport and trip details, photo, and the supporting documents requested for that visa category.
Application review and electronic submission
A specialist reviews the package for common issues, prepares it for submission, and, when supported for the case, sends it through the current consular review process.
Passport submission and visa issuance
When electronic pre-review applies and is cleared, Peninsula coordinates the passport submission stage and tracks the case through return delivery.
Processing and consular review
For supported China applications, processing may have two stages. Peninsula first reviews your information and, when the consular workflow permits, sends the application for electronic review. After that review is cleared, the passport can be presented for visa issuance. Follow the timing and stage instructions shown for your live service option and case.
The Chinese Embassy or Consulate determines document requirements, processing, validity, entry count, and approval. Requirements can change, extra documents or an interview may be requested, and no private service can guarantee approval.
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China visa questions
What types of China visas can Peninsula Visa process?
Peninsula Visa can prepare and submit China visas including Tourist Visa, Business Visa, Work Permit, Family Visit Visa, Student Visa, Flight Crew categories. Every application is reviewed by a specialist before submission.
How long does China visa processing take?
China visa processing through Peninsula Visa ranges from about 1 to 10 business days depending on the service speed you choose. Expedited options are available for urgent travel.
How much is the China visa government fee?
Government fees for China visas range from $90 to $165 depending on the visa type and validity you select. Peninsula Visa's service fee is listed separately with each processing option.