China Crew visa
About Chinese crew (C) visa:
Crew visas are issued to applicants entering China as crew members of aircrafts, trains and marine vessels
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Requirements:
- Visa Application Form thoroughly completed online or by hand using our questionnaire.
- One Passport-size photo – 2” x 2”, white background, sharp quality, no glasses or accessories, taken in the last 6 months.
- Original passport - signed, valid for at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from China, with two blank visa-designated pages side-by-side.
- Proof of residency - photocopy of both sides of driver's license or recent utility bill with applicant's name and address on it.
- Copies of previously-issued Chinese visas (if applicable) or a written explanation why those are unavailable (in case a previous passport was lost, for example)
- A guarantee letter from the transport company (applicant’s employer)
- For minor applicants – photocopies of birth certificate and both parents’ passports
- For non-US citizens – photocopies of both sides of permanent resident card, long-term US visa and/or document(s) showing current legal status on the US.
- For those born to Chinese parents – photocopies of birth certificate, both parents’ Chinese passports and Chinese IDs, US Naturalization certificates and US passports (if US citizens)
- For former Chinese citizens - photocopies of birth certificate, previously-issued Chinese passport(s) and Chinese IDs, US Naturalization certificate
China Crew visa fees for citizens of the United States
| Type of visa | Maximum validity | Processing time | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Entry | 10 years | 10 business days | $ 395.00 |
| Multiple Entry | 10 years | 6 business days | $ 449.00 |
Maximum stay in China varies from 90 to 180 days, determined by the consulate
Please note that processing time is calculated from the next business day following receipt of your documents.
All Visa Processing is in business day(s), the shipping doesn’t count towards your Visa Processing time, please keep this in mind and plan accordingly.