Resources

Travel to China

Consular Information Sheet - China
Tips for Travelers to the People's Republic of China
Chinese Visa - by Embassy of People's Repulic of China in the United States of America

Passport and visa required. Transit visa required for any stop (even if you do not exit the plane or train) in China. Business travelers are required to obtain formal invitation from Chinese business contact. Tourist visas are issued only after receipt of a confirmation letter from a Chinese tour agency or letter of invitation from a relative in China. Single-entry visa requires $50 processing fee (no personal checks), 1 tourist visa application form, and 1 photo. Allow at least 5 business days processing time. Medical examination required for those staying 1 year or longer. AIDS test required for those staying more than 6 months. For longer stays and more detailed information, contact the Visa Section of the Chinese Embassy, 2201 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007 (202/338-6688) or nearest Consulate General: Chicago (312/803-0098), Houston (713/524-4311), Los Angeles (213/807-8088), New York (212/868-2078) or San Francisco (415/674-2940). Internet: Embassy and Consulates General of the People's Republic of China in the United States

• Source: United States Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs: Foreign Entry Requirements

If you are in Hong Kong and want to get a Chinese tourist visa, you can apply through your travel agency or directly at:

Consular Department Office of the Commissioner Foreign Affairs of the
People's Republic of China
Chinese Visa Office
7th Floor, Lower Block, China Resources Building
26 Harbour Road
Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: 3413-2424
Website: http://www.fmcoprc.gov.hk/eng/