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China Visa Requirements

Select visa type

  • Business Visa

    Business Visa

  • Tourist Visa

    Tourist Visa

  • Crew Visa

    Crew Visa

  • Student Visa

    Student Visa

  • Work / Employment Visa

    Work / Employment Visa

  • 01
    Collect Requirements
  • 02
    Complete Visa Order Form
  • 03
    Ship Your Documents
  • How It Works How It Works
  • Passport Passport
  • Photographs Photographs
  • Proof of Departure Proof of Departure
  • Business Letter Business Letter
  • Invitation Letter Invitation Letter
  • Proof of Residence Proof of Residence
  • Previous Visas Previous Visas
  • China Visa Application Form China Visa Application Form
  • Former Foreign Nationals Former Foreign Nationals
  • Former Chinese Citizens Former Chinese Citizens
  • Fees ( Embassy Fees, Service Fees and Shipping Fees ) for your China Visa Fees ( Embassy Fees, Service Fees and Shipping Fees ) for your China Visa
  • Non-US Passport Holders Non-US Passport Holders
  • Previous Visas Previous Visas
How It Works desc icon

How It Works:

Collect your visa requirements and complete the required forms

Complete the visa order form

Ship your documents to our office 

We will review the documents and work with you to fix any errors. Then we will hand deliver them to the Embassy and return your passport to you after your visa is issued

Have Questions call us (202) 347-2909

Passport desc icon

Your current valid and signed passport.

Your U.S passport must be valid 6 months beyond your intended stay and must have at least two blank visa pages back to back labeled visa in your passport. 

To apply for additional visa pages, Click Here 

I f your passport is not valid for 6 months beyond intended stay, you must renew your passport and then we will secure your visa with the new passport.

To renew your passport, Click Here
Photographs desc icon

One passport type photograph is require. Photo must be recent, taken within the last six months, full face, in color and on plain / white background.

 For more on passport type photographs  Click Here
Proof of Departure desc icon

A copy of your  itinerary from airline or travel agency . The itinerary must show the applicant's name, date of arrival and departure from the country, and flight information. 

Business Letter desc icon

A business letter of responsibility is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead.

For sample business letter, Click Here
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One of the following two documents is required ( from China) in addition to the business letter from your company in the United States:

Letter of invitation from company to be visited in China. This letter must contain:

Full Name: (Enter name as it appears on passport)

Gender:

Date of Birth: (Enter YYYY/MM/DD)

Nationality: (Enter Nationality)

Passport Number: (Enter Passport Number)

Passport Expiry Date: (Enter Passport Expiry Date)

Purpose of Visit: (List Purpose of Visit)

Arrival City: (Arrival City)

Arrival Date: (Arrival Date)

Departure City: ( Departure City)

Departure Date: (Departure Date)

Number of Entries (Number of Entries)

Contact Number: (Contact Number)

Address: (Address)

This letter of invitation should be written on company letterhead and must have signature of the inviting contact and the company seal.

OR

An invitation known as "Visa Notification form" from the PRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs or China Foreign Economic Relation and Trade Commission.

 

 

 

 

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Clear copy of the applicant drivers license or state issued photo ID is required.

Address on the drivers license must match the address on the application form

A clear enlarged copy is recommended.
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If you have been granted a China visa in the past, you must provide a copy of the most recent issued China visa.

If the visa is not located in your current passport, you must submit the original passport containing the previous visa.

If you no longer have the passport with previous visa, you must provide a signed statement outlining that you no longer have the passport and what happed to it.

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Guide to complete the China visa application form:

The application must be completed online, hand written applications will not be accepted.

All questions must be answered, do not leave any question blank , type N/A if need be.

List the name of the traveler exactly as it is written in the passport. No abbreviations or nicknames.

You must provide the complete address of business, hotel or resident for your home country and in China.

Be printed single-sided.

Be dated and signed. Date must follow the YYYY-MM-DD

To complete and print the China visa application form, Click Here
Former Foreign Nationals desc icon

If your US passport show your place of birth one of the countries listed below, please call us at (202) 347-2909

Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Chad, Cameroon, Republic of Congo, France, Iran, Iraq, Israel , Kyrgyzstan, Kenya, Libya, Lebanon, Mali, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, South Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey and Yemen.

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Copy of the previous Chinese passports or previous Chinese visa.

If you are applying for a Chinese visa for first time, you should provide your previous Chinese passport.

If you have obtained Chinese visas before and want to apply for Chinese visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any Chinese visa, you should present a copy of the previous passport data page and copy of the Chinese visa page.

If your name on the current passport differ from that on the previous one, you must provide an official name change document.

Fees ( Embassy Fees, Service Fees and Shipping Fees ) for your China Visa desc icon
These fees charged by the Embassy for issuing a visa.
Embassy Processing Times Fees
Multiple Regular USD 185.00
Multiple Rush USD 210.00
Multiple Urgent USD 210.00
How fast do you need your China visa?
Visa Obtainers Processing Times Fees
Regular Service (15 business days) USD 175.00
Rush Service (10 business days) USD 225.00
Urgent Service (4-6 business days) USD 295.00
Your passport with the visa will be return to you via FedEx Overnight
Type of shipping Fees
FedEx Next Day USD 65.00
FedEx First Over Night USD 85.00
FedEx Saturday Delivery USD 85.00

 

Non-US Passport Holders desc icon

A copy of your Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) or valid US visa and I-94 is required.

If you entered the USA after April 26th 2013 you should print the electronic I-94 form.

To print your electronic I-94 form, Click Here
You must complete the online order form and print two copies, include one copy with your documents you ship to Visa Obtainers and keep one copy for your recored.

The order form gives us your name, address, shipping information and payment method.  If you are paying by credit card, please complete the credit card information, or You may pay by business, personal check or money order payable to Visa Obtainers, Inc.

Urgent applications must shipped via Federal Express priority overnight for delivery by 10:30am only. Do not ship first overnight or standard overnight. This is will delay the delivery of your package.

To search for FedEx Location  Click Here 

Ship a printed copy of your visa order form and all required documents to:

Visa Obtainers, Inc.
1990 M St NW #200
Washington, DC 20036

(202)347-2927

  • 01
    Collect Requirements
  • 02
    Complete Online Order form
  • 03
    Ship Your Documents
  • How It Works How It Works
  • Passport Passport
  • Photographs Photographs
  • Proof of Departure Proof of Departure
  • Proof of Residence Proof of Residence
  • If Staying in a Hotel If Staying in a Hotel
  • If Visiting a Friend or Relative If Visiting a Friend or Relative
  • Minors Minors
  • China Visa Application Form China Visa Application Form
  • Former Chinese Citizens Former Chinese Citizens
  • Former Foreign nationals Former Foreign nationals
  • Fees ( Embassy Fees, Service Fees and Shipping Fees) for your China visa Fees ( Embassy Fees, Service Fees and Shipping Fees) for your China visa
  • Non-US Passport Holders Non-US Passport Holders
How It Works  desc icon

How It Works:

Collect your visa requirements and complete the required forms

Complete the visa order form

Ship your documents to our office 

We will review the documents and work with you to fix any errors. Then we will hand deliver them to the Embassy and return your passport to you after your visa is issued

Have Questions call us (202) 347-2909

Passport desc icon

Your current valid and signed passport.

Your U.S passport must be valid 6 months beyond your intended stay and must have at least two blank visa pages back to back labeled visa in your passport. 

To apply for additional visa pages, Click Here 

I f your passport is not valid for 6 months beyond intended stay, you must renew your passport and then we will secure your visa with the new passport.

To renew your passport, Click Here
Photographs desc icon

One passport type photograph is require. Photo must be recent, taken within the last six months, full face, in color and on plain / white background.

 For more on passport type photographs  Click Here
Proof of Departure desc icon

A copy of your  itinerary from airline or travel agency . The itinerary must show the applicant's name, date of arrival and departure from the country, and flight information. 

Proof of Residence desc icon

Clear copy of the applicant drivers license or state issued photo ID is required.

Address on the drivers license must match the address on the application form

A clear enlarged copy is recommended.
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Hotel confirmation is required.

If Visiting a Friend or Relative desc icon

A signed letter of invitation  from your host in China also include a copy of your host ID.

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Additional requirements for minors:

A copy of the minor Birth Certificate is required.

The visa application form must be signed by both parents.

A copy of  the information page of both parents passports also required.

When applying for a minor with Chinese parents, a copy of  parent's status in the US is required.

China Visa Application Form desc icon
Guide to complete the China visa application form:

The application must be completed online, hand written applications will not be accepted.

All questions must be answered, do not leave any question blank , type N/A if need be.

List the name of the traveler as it written in the passport. No abbreviations or nicknames.

You must provide the complete address of business, hotel or resident for your home country and in China.

Be printed single-sided.

be dated and signed. Date must follow the YYYY-MM-DD

To complete and print the China visa application form, Click Here
Former Chinese Citizens desc icon

Copy of the previous Chinese passports or previous Chinese visa.

If you are applying for a Chinese visa for first time, you should provide your previous Chinese passport.

If you have obtained Chinese visas before and want to apply for Chinese visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any Chinese visa, you should present a copy of the previous passport data page and copy of the Chinese visa page.

If your name on the current passport differ from that on the previous one, you must provide an official name change document.

Former Foreign nationals desc icon

If your US passport show your place of birth one of the countries listed below, please call us at (202) 347-2909

Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Chad, Cameroon, Republic of Congo, France, Iran, Iraq, Israel , Kyrgyzstan, Kenya, Libya, Lebanon, Mali, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, South Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey and Yemen.

Fees ( Embassy Fees, Service Fees and Shipping Fees) for your China visa desc icon
These fees charged by the Embassy for issuing a visa.
Embassy Processing Times Fees
Multiple Regular USD 185.00
Multiple Rush USD 210.00
Multiple Urgent USD 210.00
How fast do you need your China visa?
Visa Obtainers Processing Times Fees
Regular Service (15 Business days) USD 175.00
Rush Service (10 Business days) USD 225.00
Urgent Service (4-5 Business days) USD 295.00
Your passport with the visa will be return to you via FedEx Overnight
Type of shipping Fees
FedEx Next Day USD 65.00
FedEx First Over Night USD 85.00
FedEx Saturday Delivery USD 85.00

 

Non-US Passport Holders desc icon

A copy of your Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) or valid US visa and I-94 is required.

If you entered the USA after April 26th 2013 you should print the electronic I-94 form.

To print your electronic I-94 form, Click Here
You must complete the online order form and print two copies, include one copy with the documents you ship to Visa Obtainers and keep one copy for your order.

The order form gives us your name, address, shipping information and payment method.  If you are paying by credit card, please complete the credit card information, or You may pay by business, personal check or money order payable to Visa Obtainers, Inc.

 

Urgent applications must shipped via Federal Express priority overnight for delivery by 10:30am only. Do not ship first overnight or standard overnight. This is will delay the delivery of your package.

To search for FedEx Location  Click Here 

Ship a printed copy of your visa order form and all required documents to:

Visa Obtainers, Inc.
1990 M St NW #200
Washington, DC 20036

(202)347-2927

  • 01
    Collect Requirements
  • 02
    Complete Visa Order Form
  • 03
    Ship Your Documents
  • How It Works How It Works
  • Passport Passport
  • Photographs Photographs
  • Proof of Departure Proof of Departure
  • Proof of Residence Proof of Residence
  • Crew ID Crew ID
  • Business Letter Business Letter
  • Travel History Form Travel History Form
  • China Visa Application Form China Visa Application Form
  • Former Foreign nationals Former Foreign nationals
  • Former Chinese Citizens Former Chinese Citizens
  • Fees ( Embassy Fees, Service Fees and Shipping Fees) for your China visa Fees ( Embassy Fees, Service Fees and Shipping Fees) for your China visa
  • Non-US Passport Holders Non-US Passport Holders
How It Works  desc icon

How It Works:

Collect your visa requirements and complete the required forms

Complete the visa order form

Ship your documents to our office 

We will review the documents and work with you to fix any errors. Then we will hand deliver them to the Embassy and return your passport to you after your visa is issued

Have Questions call us (202) 347-2909

Passport desc icon

Your current valid and signed passport.

Your U.S passport must be valid 6 months beyond your intended stay and must have at least two blank visa pages back to back labeled visa in your passport. 

To apply for additional visa pages, Click Here 

I f your passport is not valid for 6 months beyond intended stay, you must renew your passport and then we will secure your visa with the new passport.

To renew your passport, Click Here
Photographs desc icon

One passport type photograph is require. Photo must be recent, taken within the last six months, full face, in color and on plain / white background.

 For more on passport type photographs  Click Here
Proof of Departure desc icon

A copy of your  itinerary from airline or travel agency . The itinerary must show the applicant's name, date of arrival and departure from the country, and flight information. 

Proof of Residence desc icon

Clear copy of the applicant drivers license or state issued photo ID is required.

Address on the drivers license must match the address on the application form

A clear enlarged copy is recommended.
Crew ID desc icon

Copy of the crew ID is required.

Business Letter desc icon

A business letter of responsibility is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead.

For sample business letter, Click Here
Travel History Form desc icon
To print the Travel History Form, Click Here
China Visa Application Form desc icon
Guide to complete the China visa application form:

The application must be typed, hand written applications will not be accepted.

All questions must be answered, do not leave any question blank , type N/A if need be.

To complete and print the China visa application form, Click Here
Former Foreign nationals desc icon

If your US passport show your place of birth one of the countries listed below, please call us at (202) 347-2909

Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Chad, Cameroon, Republic of Congo, France, Iran, Iraq, Israel , Kyrgyzstan, Kenya, Libya, Lebanon, Mali, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, South Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey and Yemen.

Former Chinese Citizens desc icon

Copy of the previous Chinese passports or previous Chinese visa.

If you are applying for a Chinese visa for first time, you should provide your previous Chinese passport.

If you have obtained Chinese visas before and want to apply for Chinese visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any Chinese visa, you should present a copy of the previous passport data page and copy of the Chinese visa page.

If your name on the current passport differ from that on the previous one, you must provide an official name change document.

Fees ( Embassy Fees, Service Fees and Shipping Fees) for your China visa desc icon
These fees charged by the Embassy for issuing a visa.
Embassy Processing Times Fees
Multiple Regular USD 140.00
Multiple Rush USD 170.00
Multiple Urgent USD 170.00
How fast do you need your China visa?
Visa Obtainers Processing Times Fees
Regular Service (15 Business days) USD 125.00
Rush Service (10 Business days) USD 175.00
Urgent Service (4-5 Business days) USD 225.00
Your passport with the visa will be return to you via FedEx overnight
Type of shipping Fees
FedEx Next Day USD 35.00
FedEx First OverNight USD 65.00
FedEx Saturday Delivery USD 65.00

 

Non-US Passport Holders desc icon

A copy of your Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) or valid US visa and I-94 is required.

If you entered the USA after April 26th 2013 you should print the electronic I-94 form.

To print your electronic I-94 form, Click Here
You must complete the online order form and print two copies, include one copy with your documents you ship to Visa Obtainers and keep one copy for your recored.

The order form gives us your name, address, shipping information and payment method.  If you are paying by credit card, please complete the credit card information, or You may pay by business, personal check or money order payable to Visa Obtainers, Inc.

Urgent applications must shipped via Federal Express priority overnight for delivery by 10:30am only. Do not ship first overnight or standard overnight. This is will delay the delivery of your package.

To search for FedEx Location  Click Here 

Ship a printed copy of your visa order form and all required documents to:

Visa Obtainers, Inc.
1990 M St NW #200
Washington, DC 20036

(202)347-2927

  • 01
    Collect Requirements
  • 02
    Complete Visa Order form
  • 03
    Ship Your Documents
  • How It Works How It Works
  • Passport Passport
  • Photographs Photographs
  • Proof of Departure Proof of Departure
  • Proof of Residence Proof of Residence
  • Student under 180 days x-2 Student under 180 days x-2
  • Student over 180 days X1 Student over 180 days X1
  • China Visa Application Form China Visa Application Form
  • Fees ( Embassy Fees, Service Fees and Shipping Fees) for your China visa Fees ( Embassy Fees, Service Fees and Shipping Fees) for your China visa
  • Non-US Passport Holders Non-US Passport Holders
How It Works  desc icon

How It Works:

Collect your visa requirements and complete the required forms

Complete the visa order form

Ship your documents to our office 

We will review the documents and work with you to fix any errors. Then we will hand deliver them to the Embassy and return your passport to you after your visa is issued

Have Questions call us (202) 347-2909

Passport desc icon

Your current valid and signed passport.

Your U.S passport must be valid 6 months beyond your intended stay and must have at least two blank visa pages back to back labeled visa in your passport. 

To apply for additional visa pages, Click Here 

I f your passport is not valid for 6 months beyond intended stay, you must renew your passport and then we will secure your visa with the new passport.

To renew your passport, Click Here
Photographs desc icon

One passport type photograph is require. Photo must be recent, taken within the last six months, full face, in color and on plain / white background.

 For more on passport type photographs  Click Here
Proof of Departure desc icon

A copy of your  itinerary from airline or travel agency . The itinerary must show the applicant's name, date of arrival and departure from the country, and flight information. 

Proof of Residence desc icon

Clear copy of the applicant drivers license or state issued photo ID is required.

Address on the drivers license must match the address on the application form

A clear enlarged copy is recommended.
Student under 180 days x-2 desc icon

Letter of Invitation is Required.

For short term study in China, the original and one photocopy of the Admission Notice issued by a school or educational institution in China. Please be sure to include the applicants passport number on the letter of invitation.

The applicant may be required to submit an original invitation, provide other supporting documents or schedule an interview with the consular officer.

 

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Letter of Invitation is Required.

For long term study in China, the original and one copy of an approved Foreign Student Application Form (JW101 or JW202) issued by the Chinese unit, and an enrollment letter from the Chinese school. Please be sure to include the applicants passport number on the letter of invitation.

Please note: The JW202 must be signed by the student on the bottom right of the form in blue ink.

The applicant may be required to submit an original invitation, provide other supporting documents or schedule an interview with the consular officer.

Physical examination is also required:

One Completed and Signed, Click Here
China Visa Application Form desc icon
Guide to complete the China visa application form:

The application must be typed, hand written applications will not be accepted.

All questions must be answered, do not leave any question blank , type N/A if need be.

To complete and print the China visa application form, Click Here
Fees ( Embassy Fees, Service Fees and Shipping Fees) for your China visa desc icon
These fees charged by the Embassy for issuing a visa.
Embassy Processing Times Fees
Multiple Regular USD 140.00
Multiple Rush USD 170.00
Multiple Urgent USD 170.00
How fast do you need your China visa?
Visa Obtainers Processing Times Fees
Regular Service (15 Business days) USD 95.00
Rush Service (10 Business days) USD 175.00
Urgent Service (4-5 Business days) USD 225.00
Your passport with the visa will be return to you via FedEx overnight
Type of shipping Fees
FedEx Next Day USD 35.00
FedEx First OverNight USD 65.00
FedEx Saturday Delivery USD 65.00

 

Non-US Passport Holders desc icon
You must complete the online order form and print two copies, include one copy with your documents you ship to Visa Obtainers and keep one copy for your recored.

The order form gives us your name, address, shipping information and payment method.  If you are paying by credit card, please complete the credit card information, or You may pay by business, personal check or money order payable to Visa Obtainers, Inc.

Urgent applications must shipped via Federal Express priority overnight for delivery by 10:30am only. Do not ship first overnight or standard overnight. This is will delay the delivery of your package.

To search for FedEx Location  Click Here 

Ship a printed copy of your visa order form and all required documents to:

Visa Obtainers, Inc.
1990 M St NW #200
Washington, DC 20036

(202)347-2927

  • 01
    Collect Requirements
  • 02
    Complete Visa Order Form
  • 03
    Ship Your Documents
  • How It Works How It Works
  • Passport Passport
  • Photographs Photographs
  • Proof of Departure Proof of Departure
  • Proof of Residence Proof of Residence
  • Invitation Letter Invitation Letter
  • China Visa Application Form China Visa Application Form
  • Fees ( Embassy Fees , Service Fees and shipping Fees ) for your China Visa Fees ( Embassy Fees , Service Fees and shipping Fees ) for your China Visa
  • Non-US Passport Holders Non-US Passport Holders
How It Works  desc icon

How It Works:

Collect your visa requirements and complete the required forms

Complete the visa order form

Ship your documents to our office 

We will review the documents and work with you to fix any errors. Then we will hand deliver them to the Embassy and return your passport to you after your visa is issued

Have Questions call us (202) 347-2909

Passport desc icon

Your current valid and signed passport.

Your U.S passport must be valid 6 months beyond your intended stay and must have at least two blank visa pages back to back labeled visa in your passport. 

To apply for additional visa pages, Click Here 

I f your passport is not valid for 6 months beyond intended stay, you must renew your passport and then we will secure your visa with the new passport.

To renew your passport, Click Here
Photographs desc icon

One passport type photograph is require. Photo must be recent, taken within the last six months, full face, in color and on plain / white background.

 For more on passport type photographs  Click Here
Proof of Departure desc icon

A copy of your  itinerary from airline or travel agency . The itinerary must show the applicant's name, date of arrival and departure from the country, and flight information. 

Proof of Residence desc icon

Clear copy of the applicant drivers license or state issued photo ID is required.

Address on the drivers license must match the address on the application form

A clear enlarged copy is recommended.
Invitation Letter desc icon

The original and a photocopy of an Invitation Letter by a Duly Authorized Unit, or a Confirmation Letter of Invitation issued by an authorized Chinese agency, and one of the following documents: 

Foreigner Employment Permit issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of China.

Foreign Expert Confirmation Document issued by State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs of China.

Registration Certificate of Foreign Enterprises' Permanent Representative Offices in China issued by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, or the approval document for the permanent representative offices of foreign enterprises issued by related commercial departments.

Approval document issued by the Ministry of Culture for those who come to China for commercial performances.

Invitation Letter by a Duly Authorized Unit or a Confirmation Letter of Invitation issued by the Foreign Affairs Office of a province (autonomous region, city).

 Please note that Z Visa holders must apply for a residence permit at the local public security authorities within 30 days of entry into China.

China Visa Application Form desc icon

 

Guide to complete the China visa application form:

The application must be typed, hand written applications will not be accepted.

All questions must be answered, do not leave any question blank , type N/A if need be.

To complete and print the China visa application form, Click Here
Fees ( Embassy Fees , Service Fees and shipping Fees ) for your China Visa desc icon
These fees charged by the Embassy for issuing a visa.
Embassy Processing Times Fees
Multiple Regular USD 140.00
Multiple Rush USD 170.00
Multiple Urgent USD 170.00
How fast do you need your China visa?
Visa Obtainers Processing Times Fees
Regular Service (15 Business days) USD 95.00
Rush Service (10 Business days) USD 175.00
Urgent Service (4-5 Business days) USD 225.00
Your passport with the visa will be return to you via FedEx overnight
Type of shipping Fees
FedEx Next Day USD 35.00
FedEx First OverNight USD 65.00
FedEx Saturday Delivery USD 65.00

 

Non-US Passport Holders desc icon
You must complete the online order form and print two copies, include one copy with your documents you ship to Visa Obtainers and keep one copy for your recored.

The order form gives us your name, address, shipping information and payment method.  If you are paying by credit card, please complete the credit card information, or You may pay by business, personal check or money order payable to Visa Obtainers, Inc.

Urgent applications must shipped via Federal Express priority overnight for delivery by 10:30am only. Do not ship first overnight or standard overnight. This is will delay the delivery of your package.

To search for FedEx Location  Click Here 

Ship a printed copy of your visa order form and all required documents to:

Visa Obtainers, Inc.
1990 M St NW #200
Washington, DC 20036

(202)347-2927