Travelers seeking a two year validity visa should apply in writing with evidence of a business relationship or evidence of frequent previous visits to China.


1) they submit documents proving that they have made an investment in China, or have established a collaboration with a Chinese company, e.g. business license, contracts, a letter of appointment, etc.; or
2) they have been issued "F" visa at least two times, and shall submit photocopies of the visas. Please paper- clip copies of your visas to the application form;

3) you should clearly state your request for a 24 month multi entry visa in your letter of introduction. (Business Letter). Applicant(s) for a double entry or multiple entry visa should provide a WRITTEN request detailing the need for this type of visa. U.S. citizens may apply for Single Entry (valid 3-6 months), Double Entry (valid 6 months), Multiple Entry (valid 6 months or 12 months.

Applicants who wish to Study or Intern for 180 days or less will receive a Business "F" visa.

A letter of invitation from the Host School or Organization is required. Letter of Invitation must include applicant's Passport Number and Date of Birth.

If your intended stay is over 180 days please apply for a Study "X" visa.

Copy of round-trip air tickets, or travel agency/airline itinerary required if you are requesting "Rush" processing.

This is not required for "Regular" or "Express" processing

Please Send One Completed and Signed Application

Note: Application form 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.
Note: All applicants must sign the application form even if the form is completed by another person, except that a parent or legal guardian may sign on behalf of an applicant under the age of 18.

You must complete the Online Order Form.

The order form gives TDS your name, address, shipping information and payment method. Multiple applicants can be entered using one order form. You only need to complete one TDS order form per request. Please print two copies of the confirmation page. Include one copy with the documents you ship to TDS and keep one copy for your records.

While completing the online order form in this step, you will be asked how you want to pay TDS fees. You may pay our fees online with a credit card or enclose a personal or business check or money order.

Please forward the completed requirements detailed above to:

TRAVEL DOCUMENT SYSTEMS, INC.,
6201 Bonhomme Road, Suite 187 N
Houston, TX 77036

Urgent applications should be shipped to TDS using only the FedEx Company.
Please use FedEx Priority Overnight. Do NOT ship "First Overnight." This will delay the delivery of your package.

First time applicants whose former nationality was Chinese, shall write down his/her Chinese name in the application form and submit his/her original Chinese passport and a photocopy of the information page of the passport; if the name in the new passport is different from that in the old one, an official document for name change should be provided; applicant who was formerly Chinese and has acquired a new US passport, if there is a Chinese visa in the old passport, he/she shall submit his old US passport or the photocopy of the Chinese visa.

The China business visa is usually valid a single entry for three months from date of issue, for length of stay not to exceed 30-60 days from the date of entry. Please Note - Chinese visas use the yy/mm/dd format.

Short term Study or Internship applicants receive a Business "F" visa. Long term Study or Internship applicants (Over 180 days) receive a Study "X" visa.

If Applications require Same-Day or 24 hours processing please send to TDS using only FedEx Overnight Priority Service.

Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)

By connecting on the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, State Department will be able to assist you better in the case of an emergency, such as if you lose your passport or it is stolen while you are abroad.