Visa, Embassies, and Documentary

• A Visa is Reguired
  Travelling to China requires a visa stamped on a full passport with validity of not less than 6 months upon entry to China.

  Various types of visa are issued dependent on the purpose of this visit. Tourist visa applications require only basic personal information. Busienss visa applications require the presentation of an invitation to visit from a business counterpart in China.
  China visas can be applied through Chinese embassies/consulates or Chinese travel agencies.

  A tourist visa usually valid for 30 days from the day of entry, and it might be extended through applications to the local public security bureau.

  A travel permit is needed for a foreigner who wishes to visit any of the non-open cities. Travel permits can be applied to the entry and exit office of the local public security bureau. A separate visa is required for visiting Tibet.
  

• A Guide for American Travelers
  -- http://www.budgettravel.com/chinvisa.htm
• Visa Information for US Citizens Traveling Abroad
  -- http://travel.state.gov/foreignentryreqs.html

• A useful guide at Travel Document System:
  -- http://www.traveldocs.com/cn/
  
  
• To get a Visa to China in Hong Kong
  At the Chinese consulate on Hong Kong Island. It takes up to three days to get a 60-90 day visa and costs about $380HK. You can get it faster including the same day but that costs more. It is cheaper at: People¡¯s Republic of China Visa Office Low Block - 5th Floor - China ??? Building 26 Harbour Rd Wanchai, Hong Kong - 2585-1794, 2585-1700
  
  
• Foreign Embassies In Beijing, China

  

• Embassies of PRC Worldwide:
  
  Washington
  Embassy of the People¡¯s Republic of China,
  2201 Wisconsin Ave. NW,
  Washington, DC, 20007.
  Tel: 1-202-328-2517 or (202) 328-2500.- For Visas - 1-202-338-6688.
  The Embassy of the PRC in Washington D.C. -
  Web site (official). http://www.china-embassy.org/

  Visa Office of the Embassy of the People¡¯s Republic of China,
  Room 110, 2201 Wisconsin Avenue. N.W.
  Washington, DC 20007.
  Effective from: Monday, December 23, 1996 Office Hour: 10:00am - 3:00pm Monday thru Friday (Closed on Holidays)
  Tel: 1-202-338-6688 -- Visa Faxback: 1-202-265-9809 -- Fax: 1-202-588-9760
  Email: visa@china-embassy.org -- I emailed and got Returned mail: Host unknown (Name server: china-embassy.org: no data known).
  For Visa application and form: Web Page: http://www.china-embassy.org/Visa/Visa.htm

  New York Consulate
  USA Consulate-General of the People¡¯s Republic of China in New York
  520 - 12th Avenue,
  New York, New York 10036.
  Hours EST M-F: 10am-3pm
  Tel: 1-212-330-7409. Automatic Messages Fax: 1-212-502-0245, Visa Fax-back 1-202-265-9809.
  Serving States: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

  Chicago
  Consulate-General of the People¡¯s Republic of China in Chicago:
  100 West Erie St (moved here 2 years ago)
  Chicago, Illinois 60603.
  Hours CST: M-F, 9am-12am, 1pm-230pm
  Tel: 1-312-803-0097 - Visa Office - 1045am talked to someone Tel: 1-312-803-0098 - Recording in foreign language only-Chinese? Fax: 1-312-803-0122, Visa Fax-back 1-202-265-9809.
  Serving States: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin.

  Houston
  Consulate-General of the People¡¯s Republic of China in Houston:
  3417 Montrose Blvd.,
  Houston, Texas 77006.
  Hours CST M-F: 9am-1130am, 130pm-4pm Tel: 1-713-524-4311 - Recorded Messages Tel: 1-713-524-0780 - Administration Tel: 1-713-524-2304 - Visa - 9am-10am. Fax: 1-713-524-7656, Visa Fax-back 1-202-265-9809.
  Serving States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas.

  San Francisco
  Consulate-General of the People¡¯s Republic of China in San Francisco:
  1450 Laguna St.,
  San Francisco 94115,
  Tel (415) 563-4885 - Recorded messages 1-415-563-4857? Fax 1-415-563-0494, Visa Fax-back 1-202-265-9809
  Serving States: Alaska, Nevada, Northern California, Oregon, and Washington.

  Los Angeles
  Consulate-General of the People¡¯s Republic of China in Los Angeles,
  443 Shatto Place, Suite 300,
  Los Angeles, California 90020.
  Hours PCT M-F: 9am-3pm Tel 1-213-380-2507 - 2pm-430pm - personal 1-213-380-2506 - information recording Fax 1-213-380-1961, Visa Fax-back 1-202-265-9809
  Serving States: Arizona, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Southern California.

  China Embassy in Canada,
  Embassy of the People's Republic of China,
  515 St. Patrick Street,
  Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5H3.
  Visa Office Tel: 613-789-3509, Fax: 613-789-1911

  Canadian Consulates of China:
  - Toronto ON - Tel: 416-324-6466, Fax: 416-324-6468 -
  - Vancouver BC - Tel: 604-736-3910, Fax: 604-736-0154

  Hong Kong - for Visas -
  People¡¯s Republic of China Visa Office
  Low Block - 5th Floor - China Building,
  26 Harbour Rd,
  Wanchai, Hong Kong -
  Tel: 2585-1794, 2585-1700

  Australia,
  People's Republic of China
  247 Federal Highway,
  Watson, Canberra, 2602 ACT

• A China Visa Service Company:
  -- http://www.china-visa.com/