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Want to see what a visa to China looks like? You can view a sample visa for China and see what information it contains.
If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact A Briggs at 800-806-0581 for further details.
The Chinese Consulate requires a photograph that meets very strict requirements. We strongly recommend that you submit your photograph electronically to A Briggs so we can ensure it meets the stringent characteristics mandated by the Chinese Consulate. Follow https://abriggs.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:
Note that most passport photo vendors produce photos that are 2 inches by 2 inches and are not acceptable. A Briggs cannot submit applications with incorrectly formatted photographs.
You must provide a letter of invitation. Use the included template in this kit as a guide to the content and format of the invitation. All components are of the template are required.
You are required to provide a Business Cover Letter from your U.S.-based company. Be certain your letter meets the specific requirements of the consulate by using our Digital Business Cover Letter. Visit https://abriggs.com/bcl-order to get started.
You must provide a proof of your current address of residency. The document must either be a copy of the front of your driver's license or government ID, or a utility bill. The document must:
Please note, if you must submit a utility bill the consulate requires electric, gas, or a water bill; phone and cable bills are not accepted.
Provide the A Briggs Order Form included in this kit.
One fully completed and signed visa application form. The application must:
A Briggs provides a guide to assist you in completing the application. To access the guide follow this link: https://abriggs.com/forms?formname=China Application Guide.pdf or type the address into your browser.
If you are a former PRC passport holder or were born in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, or Macau:
If you have ever served in the military, are in active military duty, are on the reserves or retired from military, the Chinese Consulate request you to complete the DECLARATION OF ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE template form included in the kit.
The dates on this DECLARATION OF ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE form must match the dates on your application form for questions #8.8 and #8.12. The military information including dates of service must also be included in the Employment History section (3.2) of your application even thought this section only requires 5 year work history.
If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact A Briggs at 800-806-0581 for further details.
The Chinese Consulate requires a photograph that meets very strict requirements. We strongly recommend that you submit your photograph electronically to A Briggs so we can ensure it meets the stringent characteristics mandated by the Chinese Consulate. Follow https://abriggs.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:
Note that most passport photo vendors produce photos that are 2 inches by 2 inches and are not acceptable. A Briggs cannot submit applications with incorrectly formatted photographs.
You must provide a proof of your current address of residency. The document must either be a copy of the front of your driver's license or government ID, or a utility bill. The document must:
Please note, if you must submit a utility bill the consulate requires electric, gas, or a water bill; phone and cable bills are not accepted.
Provide the A Briggs Order Form included in this kit.
One fully completed and signed visa application form. The application must:
A Briggs provides a guide to assist you in completing the application. To access the guide follow this link: https://abriggs.com/forms?formname=China Application Guide.pdf or type the address into your browser.
You must provide a copy of the travel record form included in this kit. The form must:
If you are a former PRC passport holder or were born in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, or Macau:
All minors under the age of 18 traveling to China must:
If you are a religious professional, media professional or employed by a media company, even if you are not traveling for business purposes, you must submit both a personal statement and a letter from your employer on company letterhead indicating that you are not traveling on company business and will not be performing any media or religious related work.
If you have ever served in the military, are in active military duty, are on the reserves or retired from military, the Chinese Consulate request you to complete the DECLARATION OF ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE template form included in the kit.
The dates on this DECLARATION OF ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE form must match the dates on your application form for questions #8.8 and #8.12. The military information including dates of service must also be included in the Employment History section (3.2) of your application even thought this section only requires 5 year work history.
Want to see what a visa to China looks like? You can view a sample visa for China and see what information it contains.
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