(S2) Visa

Chinese Origin

Requirements:

  1. Filled Visa Application Form (2013)
  2. 1 Photo(2x2)
  3. Actual passport (At least six(6) months of remaining validity with at least 2 blank pages in it.
  4. Invitation letter with signature from China relative or friend and their photo ID or working permit copy from China.
  • 2 years multiple, (30-180 days staying visa)

How to apply:

You may submit the document in person or mail it to 2473 S. Archer Ave. 1FL, Chicago IL 60616 with the PAID self address return envelope.

The visa application form shall be filled out completely, correctly and legibly, otherwise this can cause a delay in processing or the refusal of the requested visa.

 

Visa fee and processing time:


For US Passport holders:

Number of Entry

Regular 4 business

2-3 days rush

24-hour rush

Same day service

Single Entry            

$180

$215

$235

$255

Double Entry          

$180

$215

$235

$255

Multiple Entry for 6 Months

$180

$215

$235

$255

Multiple Entry for 12 Months

$180

$215

$235

$255


For non US Passport holders:

Number of Entry

Regular 4 business

2-3 days rush

24-hour rush

Same day service

Single Entry

$70

$100

$125

$145

Double Entry          

$85

$120

$145

$160

Multiple Entry for 6 Months

$100

$135

$155

$175

Multiple Entry for 12 Months

$130

$165

$185

$205


The regular processing time is 4 working days. For express service, additional fees of $30 for 1 working day processing (applications presented before 11:00am may be picked up between 2:30pm - 3:00pm on the same day), $20 for 2-3 working days processing will be charged.
Please pay by Money Order, Cashier's Check, Company Check or Cash. Please make the check or money order payable to the Ichiban Travel.

Visa Validity and Duration of Stay
Usually, the validity of a Single Entry or Double Entry "F" visa is 90 days or 180 days from the date of issue. This means the holder of the visa shall enter China no later than 90 days or 180 days from the date of issue, otherwise the visa is expired and is null and void. The duration of stay of a "F" visa is 30 days, which means the holder of the visa may stay in China for up to 30 days from the date of entry. The visa officer may extend the Duration of Stay if the applicant needs and requests a stay in China for more than 30 days.

Additional information
 Any person suffering from a mental disorder, leprosy, AIDS, venereal diseases, contagious tuberculosis or other such infectious diseases shall not be permitted to enter China.