AMERICAN VISA SERVICE

AMERICAN VISA SERVICE

ATTN.: VALENTINA MEEHAN

44081 PIPELINE PLAZA, SUITE 210

ASHBURN VA 20147

QUICK FACTS ABOUT VISAS TO CHINA:


--VISA VALIDITY: Crew visas are usually valid for 5yr, multiple entry with 10 day stay. IF YOU HAVE A CURRENT VISA TO CHINA, PLEASE WAIT TO APPLY FOR A NEW ONE UNTIL YOU HAVE LESS THAN 90 DAYS OF VALIDITY LEFT ON YOUR CURRENT VISA. If you have more than 90 days of validity left, your passport & paperwork will be returned to you unprocessed.

--THE PROCESS TIME: varies by consulate. Please check Step 3 for most up-to-date information.

--PASSPORT VALIDITY: Your passport should be valid for 1yr or longer and have 2-3 clear visa pages (last 3 pages are not counted as visa pages). If your passport is valid for less than 1 yr, you will need to renew your passport first. If your passport has less than 5 year validity, the consulate can limit the validity of your visa.

--A PHOTO can be taken digitally with a cell phone. Make sure to stand against a light-colored smooth wall and your shoulders must be fully visible in the photo. E-mail it to us in "actual size" and we'll re-size, crop and print it out for you.

--CHINESE CONSULATES HAVE RE-OPENED: SEE IMPORTANT NOTES ON NEW PROCESSING TIMES IN STEP 3.


PASSPORT PROCESSING: If you need to renew your passport prior to applying for a crew visa, click here
                                               If you want to apply for a 2nd passport, click here. 2nd passports SHOULD NOT be used to apply for crew visas

Payments can be made by a credit card (you can list it on the AVS order form). We do not accept personal checks. Your card will be charged when we receive your originals. A receipt will be e-mailed to you. Totals listed below include our service fee ($150), embassy fees ($225), handling fees ($50) and overnight shipment back to you by FedEx ($40). All fees will be reimbursed by United.


Processing times are general and can be changed by the consulates without prior notice. When we receive your original paperwork, we will review and advise if anything is missing. If all documents are in order, processing will begin immediately. Once paperwork is submitted, there is no way to retrieve your passport earlier, we must wait for your visa to be issued.

STEP 3: PROCESSING TIME: please note, processing times are estimated and can change at any time COST: $465.00

CHINESE CREW VISA- OPTION B: PILOT'S RESPONSIBILITY

PROCESSING TIME- 7-10 BUSINESS DAYS

STEP 1: GATHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND FILL OUT APPLICATION FORMS:

STEP 2: MAIL YOUR ORIGINALS TO OUR DC OFFICE ADDRESS:

  • Download the document checklist and all required applications (click here to download)
  • Make sure to print out everything single-sided and sign applications where indicated
  • Questions about forms or documents? Email: valentina@avschicago.com
  • U.S. Military members (current and former), should in no way provide their DD-214 to any consulate when applying for a crew member visa. If you have any questions, please contact your supervisor.