Chinese Visa

How to apply?

Thank you for choosing the Georgia-Atlanta China Visa Service Center (GCV) for your visa application needs.

You may either deliver your application package to our Atlanta–Doraville office in person or use our convenient mail-in service from anywhere within the United States.

If you would like to proceed, please select one of the following Service Types offered by GCV:

A. All-Inclusive Service (Type A)

GCV provides a full-service experience, including but not limited to:
completing the online visa application form, taking visa photos, preparing all supporting documents, submitting the passport to the Embassy, and collecting it once processed.

  • Total Fee: USD $320 per American passport (includes both service and Embassy application fees for regular processing).
    Applicants holding passports of other countries may have different fees. Please contact us or visit our website for details: https://georgiachinavisa.org/fees/.

  • Letter of Invitation Verification (for M or F visas only): + USD $60

  • Mailing Service: + USD $40, or you may use your own carrier and include a return shipping label.

Please note: Service fees are non-refundable, even if your application is denied by the Embassy.

Regular processing takes 2–3 weeks. Expedited options are available upon request at the time of document submission.

B. Self-Filled Online Application (Type B)

This option is for applicants who prefer to complete the online visa application form themselves, with or without assistance from GCV.

  • Applicants who request GCV’s guidance will receive a $40 discount.

  • Applicants who complete the entire process independently (DIY Type), without any assistance from GCV, will receive an $80 discount.

Please note: For Type B applications, processing will only proceed after the Embassy system completes its preliminary review and the status changes to “Passport to be submitted.”

Applicants are responsible for checking the Embassy system frequently after submitting the form and for following any on-screen instructions. Even with GCV’s assistance, it remains the applicant’s sole responsibility to pass the Embassy’s preliminary review. Please note that GCV’s service fees are non-refundable, even if the application is rejected by the Embassy.

If You Choose Type A Service

Please call us at (678) 685-8066 during office hours (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM; closed on Thursday and Sunday) to schedule an appointment for submitting your passport and other application documents.

When calling, please mention the total number of applicants and specify that you are requesting Type A service.

If you do not receive a text-message confirmation after scheduling your appointment, please reply to this email with your confirmed appointment date and time so we can send you the document checklist and any preparation instructions prior to your visit.

Additional supporting documents may be required depending on your visa category. Our staff will review your materials at the office and inform you if further information is needed.

If You Choose Type B Service

  1. Begin your online visa form here: https://consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA/

  2. Register with your email if using the system for the first time.

  3. If you reside in Georgia, select “Washington D.C.” under United States of America.
    (If you live outside of Georgia, please inform us.)

  4. If you would like GCV’s assistance and have not yet submitted your online application form, please call us to schedule an on-site support session.
    Alternatively, you may send your payment via Zelle or Venmo first, and then email us the login email and password you used so we can review your form for accuracy.

  5. If you have already submitted your form and your application status shows “Passport to be submitted,” please call us to schedule an appointment to submit your passport along with a printout or screenshot of your application information page.
    Alternatively, you may drop off your passport during our office hours without an appointment.

FAQ: What Are the Differences Between Type A and Type B?

  • If you are comfortable completing the online form and confident in following system instructions, Type B is more cost-effective and may lead to faster processing once your form reaches the “Passport to be submitted” stage.

  • If you are not familiar with online systems or prefer professional assistance, Type A is recommended. It helps avoid delays caused by incomplete forms or Embassy rejections during the preview stage.

  • You may upgrade from Type B to Type A at any time, allowing GCV to take over and handle the remaining process on your behalf.

  • Applicants choosing Type B and requesting GCV’s assistance must complete payment via Zelle or Venmo before we begin the service.

  • Please note that for Type B service, our team provides guidance only and does not make any edits to the applicant’s form in order to maintain consistency.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance.

How much will it cost, and how long will it take?

Please click here for more detail about our Fees & Processing time. 

Note:

  • If you are an USA passport holder, you are eligible to apply for multiple round-trip visas for ten years.
  • If your passport expires before the visa expires, you still can use a new passport along with the old passport which has your valid Chinese visa to enter China.
  • The Embassy decides whether to issue a visa, the type of visa, the validity period, the duration of stay and the number of entries based on the application.
  • And how long your visa application will be approved also depends on the Embassy.
  • This invitation letter of Q-type visa can be issued via e-mail, mail or fax. Georgia China Visa Service Center can provide samples of the invitations for reference only. The invitee must sign on the invitation.
  • When necessary, the visa officer of Chinese Embassy may require the applicant to provide the original invitation letter, or provide additional supporting documents, or request to have an interview with the applicant.
  • If you have previously applied for a Chinese visa, please provide a copy of your visa. If you lost the previous visa/passport, your application may be delayed, and will be required to provide more supporting documents.
  • If you have/had a job, you will need to fill out at least 5 years of work history (include the Company name/address/phone, and the supervisor name/phone, and the job description)
  • For other types of visas, please contact the Georgia China Visa Service Center staff.
  • Click here for more Visa F.A.Qs.

Convenient services from the Georgia China Visa Service Center

  • Convenient and fast service: The application can be mailed, you don’t need to go to our office to submit an application. No need to make an appointment, you can easily handle it at home. Our company uses FedEx to return your documents with insurance. The FedEx Mailing and Handling Fee is at the customer’s expense.
  • Professional and friendly service: Our staffs are not only very friendly, but also professional. They are able to answer your various applications and related questions quickly and accurately.