If you'd like to visit the People's Republic of China for adventure travel and stay there for less than 90 days, you can gain admission to the country with a valid U.S. passport and a tourism visa. It's important to begin the process to obtain a visa at least five days before your scheduled departure date so that you have time to receive it before you leave. All Chinese visa applications must be submitted in person.
Tips & Warnings
Accepted forms of payment are Visa or MasterCard credit cards, money orders, cash, company checks or cashier's checks. Write your check to "Chinese Embassy" if you're getting your visa in Washington. Otherwise, make it out to "Chinese Consulate General."
You can get a single entry visa, which is valid for 30 days; a double entry visa, which is valid for 60 days; or a multiple entry visa that allows you to come and go for a period of six months, one year or two years. The fee is the same for each visa.
The Chinese consulate recommends that you apply for your visa at least one month before you need it.
Accepted forms of payment are Visa or MasterCard credit cards, money orders, cash, company checks or cashier's checks. Write your check to "Chinese Embassy" if you're getting your visa in Washington. Otherwise, make it out to "Chinese Consulate General."
You can get a single entry visa, which is valid for 30 days; a double entry visa, which is valid for 60 days; or a multiple entry visa that allows you to come and go for a period of six months, one year or two years. The fee is the same for each visa.
The Chinese consulate recommends that you apply for your visa at least one month before you need it.
Your passport must not expire for six months and it must have an empty visa page. If it doesn't fit these conditions, you must get your passport renewed or updated before you can get your visa.
Article Written By Kate Evelyn
Based in Washington, D.C., Kate Evelyn has been writing professionally since 2000. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications, including "Elle" magazine, "Brass|CU" magazine and the "Credit Union Times." She holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Western Maryland College.
