China Crew Visa for US Citizens

Gather and send the following documents to Visa Express:

Crew members of international airlines, ships and trains who travel to China on duty, and their accompanying family members, need a C (crew) visa. The consulate decides the number of entries and how long the visa is valid.

Submitting your actual passport is essential. Here are some important passport requirements you should be aware of:

• Your U.S. passport must be original and signed, with validity extending for at least 6 months from your intended entry date into China.
• If your U.S. passport has one year or more of remaining validity, you’re eligible for a 10-year China visa.
• Ensure your passport contains two or more consecutive blank pages designated for visa stamps and related stampings. Note that endorsement and amendment pages do not fulfill this requirement.
• Additionally, include a photocopy of the information page of your passport along with your China visa application.

• Digital passport photo – You must upload a recent, color passport-style photo taken within the last six months, with a completely clear white background.
• Passport data page – A photo of the passport page that contains your personal information and photo.
• Blank visa pages – A photo showing two blank visa pages inside your passport.
• Proof of residence – A photo of your driver’s license or a utility bill.
• Previous Chinese visa – A photo of previous Chinese visa and the data page of your previous passport (if applicable).
• Employer letter – A photo of the letter from your airline, shipping or transport company.
• Crew member ID – A photo of both the front and back of your crew member ID card.

• If you plan to use our 6-8 day expedited service, please fill out your China visa application online.

• If you live in the following states: AZ, AK, CA, CO, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, ND, NM, NV, OR, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, WY. please fill out your China visa application online.

• If you plan to use our 10-day, 15-day, or 20-day service and do not live in the states listed above, you must create an account on China’s online visa application system (please read the instructions below before you start), complete the visa application form, and upload the required documents.
  Each account can include multiple applicants. Please note that your account login information (email and password) must be shared with our agent so we can review and process all visa requests under that account.
  Important: Do not click the “Submit the application” button at the end (Step 10) of your online application. Instead, provide us with your online account login credentials (email & password).
  Ensure you have all the required digital files (see No. 2 above) before starting your online China visa application.

• For non expedited service, select application location based on your driver’s license:Select Washington DC: AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV
  Select New York: AZ, CO, CT, IA, IL, IN, KS, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, RI, SD, UT, VT, WI
  Select San Francisco: AK, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, WA, WY
• Create your China online visa application account to start your application.
• For applicants born in China, Macau, Taiwan, or Hong Kong, it’s necessary to include your Chinese name in Chinese characters under the “Other name(s)” section on the online visa application form.(大陆或港台出生的申请人，务必将中文名字填写在签证申请表上）

Fill out the Visa Express online order form. You will be asked to input your personal information, order information, and payment information. After inputting your data, click on “Place Order” which will create your completed order form, print it out, sign it, and send your documents to the address specified on your order confirmation page.

Consulate Fee & Service Fee:
Please check the following table for Chinese consulate fee and our service fee: