Requirements
Passport
You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:
Must be valid for 66-120 months if requesting a 5 year visa. Passports with less than 66 months validity will get a shorter duration visa as set by the Consulate
All visa validity is granted at the Consulate's discretion. 5 year validity is not guaranteed.
Photograph(s)
The Chinese Consulate requires a photograph that meets very strict requirements. We strongly recommend that you submit your photograph electronically to China Visa Service Center so we can ensure it meets the stringent characteristics mandated by the Chinese Consulate. Follow https://www.mychinavisa.com/photo-service to upload your photo.
All electronic photo submissions must be taken within the last six months against an all-white background. It must show a full frontal view of your head, face centered in the middle, the tops of your shoulders, and display a neutral (non-smiling) expression with eyes open, mouth closed, and ears visible. No background light or shadows are permitted. You may not wear eyeglasses, jewelry, or headwear except for religious purposes. Do not wear a white shirt.
Should you elect to submit an actual photograph then it must meet all of the above criteria and:
Proof of State Residency
You must provide a proof of your current address of residency. These documents must include both a copy of the front of your driver's license or government ID and your most recent utility bill. The documents must:
Utility Bill
You must provide a proof of your current address in the form of a utility bill. The document must:
Visa Application Form
One fully completed and signed visa application form. The application must:
Travel Record
You must provide a copy of the travel record form included in this kit. The form must:
If you were adopted from China you must also include a copy of your adoption papers showing adoptive parents names, name change, and photo with parents (do not include the original papers). If applicable, include a copy of your naturalization certificate and U.S. birth certificate.
Visas are allowed by Delta for Flight Attendants in the following bases: Atlanta, Detroit, Seattle and Los Angeles.
Flight Attendants based at locations outside of the approved list are allowed to apply but will need to cover the cost on their personal credit cards.
If you are intending to acquire a Chinese tourist visa for personal travel STOP and contact CIBT at 1-800-361-6107 and request a Chinese Tourist application kit. When completing the application, ONLY request a single or double entry visa, DO NOT request a multi-entry visa. The Chinese will only permit one multi-entry visa in a passport.
If you intend to acquire a Chinese tourist visa, it will cancel your current crew visa.
You must provide a photocopy of the front and back of your CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Card showing full vaccination status.
Additional Documents
You must complete a "Where You Stay" form included in this kits.
U.S. Citizens Born in Certain Countries
U.S. citizens born in Afghanistan, Cameroon, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Nigeria, Tunisia, Turkey, or Syria who are currently traveling to China with their American passport will need to make a personal appearance in order to apply for a visa to China. China Visa Service Center will be unable to assist you with your visa request.
Military Statement
If you have a Military background, the Chinese Consulate request a separate statement describing your job description including the following information:
Attention to Consulate of the People's Republic of China
You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:
Must be valid for 66-120 months if requesting a 5 year visa. Passports with less than 66 months validity will get a shorter duration visa as set by the Consulate
All visa validity is granted at the Consulate's discretion. 5 year validity is not guaranteed.
- Be valid for the next six months
- Contain at least two blank visa pages for the visa stamp (amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement)
- If requesting multiple entries, the passport must contain at least two blank facing visa pages, there can be no stamps or amendment endorsement type on the pages
- Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way
Photograph(s)
The Chinese Consulate requires a photograph that meets very strict requirements. We strongly recommend that you submit your photograph electronically to China Visa Service Center so we can ensure it meets the stringent characteristics mandated by the Chinese Consulate. Follow https://www.mychinavisa.com/photo-service to upload your photo.
All electronic photo submissions must be taken within the last six months against an all-white background. It must show a full frontal view of your head, face centered in the middle, the tops of your shoulders, and display a neutral (non-smiling) expression with eyes open, mouth closed, and ears visible. No background light or shadows are permitted. You may not wear eyeglasses, jewelry, or headwear except for religious purposes. Do not wear a white shirt.
Should you elect to submit an actual photograph then it must meet all of the above criteria and:
- Be exactly 48 mm tall by 33 mm wide
- Be printed on high-quality photo paper
- Not be affixed to your application, with no evidence of adhesive tape or staples
- Must not be taken in uniform
- Must be taken with a neutral expression, no smiling
- Business Cover Letter
Proof of State Residency
You must provide a proof of your current address of residency. These documents must include both a copy of the front of your driver's license or government ID and your most recent utility bill. The documents must:
- Display your name as it appears on your passport
- Display the current residence address as provided on your visa application
- Please note, when submitting a utility bill the consulate requires electric, gas, or a water bill; phone and cable bills are not accepted.
Utility Bill
You must provide a proof of your current address in the form of a utility bill. The document must:
- Display your name as it appears on your passport
- Display the current residence address as provided on your visa application
- China Visa Service Center Order Form
- You must provide one completed China Visa Service Center Order Form.
- Provide the China Visa Service Center Order Form included in this kit.
Visa Application Form
One fully completed and signed visa application form. The application must:
- Be completed online
- Include answers for all required fields
- List the name of the traveler exactly as it is written in the passport
- Be printed single-sided
- Be dated and signed in blue or black ink
- Be enclosed with all other documents in your visa application kit
Travel Record
You must provide a copy of the travel record form included in this kit. The form must:
- Include all countries that you have visited
- Be signed
- Include entry/exit dates of each travel
- Former PRC Nationals or Individuals Born in Chinese Territories
- You must write your name in Chinese characters for question 1.2 on the visa application form
- You must provide a copy of your most recent China visa and a copy of the passport in which the visa was issued
If you were adopted from China you must also include a copy of your adoption papers showing adoptive parents names, name change, and photo with parents (do not include the original papers). If applicable, include a copy of your naturalization certificate and U.S. birth certificate.
Authorization Letter
You must provide a letter of authorization found in this kit, authorizing China Visa Service Center to submit and collect your visa application and documents on your behalf.
- Copy of Front and Back of Airline Crew Identification
- You must provide a copy of the front and back of your airline crew identification badge.
- You must provide a photocopy of your driver's license. The home address you provide on the visa application form must match the address displayed on your driver's license.
- Be completed online
- List the name of the traveler exactly as it is written in the passport
- Be printed single-sided
- Be dated and signed in blue or black ink
- Be enclosed with all other documents in your visa application kit
Visas are allowed by Delta for Flight Attendants in the following bases: Atlanta, Detroit, Seattle and Los Angeles.
Flight Attendants based at locations outside of the approved list are allowed to apply but will need to cover the cost on their personal credit cards.
If you are intending to acquire a Chinese tourist visa for personal travel STOP and contact CIBT at 1-800-361-6107 and request a Chinese Tourist application kit. When completing the application, ONLY request a single or double entry visa, DO NOT request a multi-entry visa. The Chinese will only permit one multi-entry visa in a passport.
If you intend to acquire a Chinese tourist visa, it will cancel your current crew visa.
- U.S. Citizens Born in Certain Countries
- U.S. citizens born in Afghanistan, Cameroon, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Nigeria, Tunisia, Turkey, or Syria who are currently traveling to China with their American passport will need to make a personal appearance in order to apply for a visa to China. China Visa Service Center will be unable to assist you with your visa request.
- Previous Visas
- If you have been granted a China visa in the past, you must provide a copy of the most recent issued China visa. If the visa is not located in your current passport, you must submit the original passport containing the previous China visa.
You must provide a photocopy of the front and back of your CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Card showing full vaccination status.
Additional Documents
You must complete a "Where You Stay" form included in this kits.
U.S. Citizens Born in Certain Countries
U.S. citizens born in Afghanistan, Cameroon, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Nigeria, Tunisia, Turkey, or Syria who are currently traveling to China with their American passport will need to make a personal appearance in order to apply for a visa to China. China Visa Service Center will be unable to assist you with your visa request.
Military Statement
If you have a Military background, the Chinese Consulate request a separate statement describing your job description including the following information:
Attention to Consulate of the People's Republic of China
- Your Full name
- Job Description
- Training
- Complete dates served
- Work Frequency, etc.
- Signed and Date