Business Visa

Passport

• Original valid signed passport

• Photocopy of the information page with your picture, name, and signature

• Passport should have at least two blank visa pages side by side

• Passport should be valid for more than six months before expiry

• Ensure name and signatures on the passport match the application(s) you are completing

Photographs

For electronic photo submissions, please ensure that the following criteria are met:

• Taken within the last six months against an all-white background

• Shows a full frontal view of your head, with your face centered in the middle

• Includes the tops of your shoulders and displays a neutral (non-smiling) expression, with eyes open, mouth closed, and ears visible

• No background light or shadows are permitted

• Avoid wearing eyeglasses, jewelry, or headwear, except for religious purposes

• Do not wear a white shirt

If you choose to submit a physical photograph, it must adhere to the following specifications:

• Exactly 48 mm tall by 33 mm wide

• Printed on high-quality photo paper

• Not affixed to your application, with no evidence of adhesive tape or staples

• Note that most passport photo vendors produce photos that are 2 inches by 2 inches and are not acceptable. We cannot submit applications with incorrectly formatted photographs

• Must not be taken in uniform

US Business Letter

Please provide an authentic business correspondence from your US-based company. This letter should explain:

• The purpose of the trip and provide a financial guarantee

• Specify the dates of travel and the requested visa duration

• Include contact information for the organization to be visited

• The letter should be on company letterhead and signed by a representative of the US company other than the applicant

Copy of Driver’s License (Front & Back)

The home address you provide on the visa application form must match the address displayed on your driver's license.

Proof of State Residency

You are required to submit proof of your current residential address. These documents should include a copy of the front of your driver's license or government ID, as well as your most recent utility bill. Please ensure that:

• Your name matches the one on your passport

• The current residence address matches the one provided on your visa application

Please note: When providing a utility bill, the consulate accepts electric, gas, or water bills only; phone and cable bills are not accepted.

Letter of Invitation

Please provide a letter from the Chinese organization to be visited, containing the following details:

• Applicant's name, passport number (with dates of issue and expiry), gender, nationality, and birth date.

• Purpose and dates of the visit.

• Locations to be visited.

• Financial guarantee for all travel expenses.

• Complete contact information of the inviter.

• Requested visa duration.

• Seal and signature of a company representative.

Faxes and scans of the letter are acceptable.

Proof of Travel

Please provide a copy of the confirmed/purchased flight itinerary or e-Ticket indicating your arrival and departure from mainland China. If your international flight itinerary includes flights to or from Hong Kong, please include supplementary documentation demonstrating your travel into and out of mainland China, such as an additional flight itinerary.