Travel visa · Consulate submission
China Visa Services in Arlington, TX
Sameday Passport & Visa prepares and submits your China visa, obtains the invitation letter where needed, and expedites the consulate processing. Tourist, business, work (Z) and flight crew files are all handled from the N Cooper Street office in Arlington.
Service fee, by speed
The consulate fee and optional FedEx return are listed separately below.
Or work through the full fee breakdown and all visa countries.
Current consulate time
Consulate processing runs 7 to 10 days right now. Call (469) 567-8789 for today's exact timeline before you book.
Application filled in with an agent
Sameday Passport & Visa completes the China Online Visa Application with you and handles the submission.
Obtained where needed
Business, work (Z) and crew files need supporting letters. Sameday Passport & Visa arranges them.
2x2 inches, white background
Visa photos are taken in the Arlington office, full face, no older than one month.
In short
Start the China visa, then bring the documents.
Complete the online application in 10 to 15 minutes. The Sameday Passport & Visa team reviews everything and contacts you within 1 business hour. Free to start, 100% secure.
Start your China visa application
Sameday Passport & Visa completes the China Online Visa Application (COVA) with you, reviews it line by line, and submits it to the consulate.
For Chinese citizens
Please bring your Chinese name, a copy of your citizenship certificate, your Chinese passport or Chinese ID, and, if your name has changed, your marriage certificate or court documents.
Important notice to our customers
Sameday Passports and Visa Expedite Services has ONE Arlington-area office location only.
Sameday Passport & Visa is not affiliated with any other business using a similar name in the Arlington or Dallas–Fort Worth area, including businesses appearing under similar names on Google, Google Maps, social media, or online advertisements.
Before making a payment, submitting documents, or visiting an office, please verify that you are contacting us through the official phone number and website listed on this page.
If you are unsure whether you are communicating with Sameday Passports and Visa Expedite Services, please call us directly at (469) 567-8789 for verification.
Our official location
1420 N Cooper StreetSuite #108
Arlington, TX 76011
Opposite the QuikTrip on N Cooper Street. Look for the red trim, then Suite 108.
Verify by phone: (469) 567-8789Directions & parking info
ParkingEasy parking, walk right in. No meters and no garage to hunt through.
LandmarkOpposite the QuikTrip on N Cooper Street, red trim on the building, Suite 108.
How to apply
Tourist visa, everything you bring.
Sameday Passport & Visa checks every document against the consulate rules before the file is submitted.
Complete application
Sameday Passport & Visa completes the China Online Visa Application (COVA) with you. Fill it out, review it, and the submission is handled for you.
Valid U.S. passport
- Current, undamaged passport with two blank visa pages.
- Signed and valid for six months from your departure date.
- Non-US passport holders present a green card at submission as proof of legal residence (it is not kept).
Copy of valid identification
- The address on your driver's license must match your application.
- If it does not match, include a copy of a major utility bill (water, power, or sewage).
Copy of flight itinerary
- Include a copy of your flight itinerary or ticket if you have one.
- If you do not have a travel itinerary or ticket, that is okay.
Visa photos
- Passport photo services are available in the Arlington office.
- 2 by 2 inches on a white background, no older than one month.
Minors under 18
- Copy of the birth certificate.
- Copy of each parent's passport information page or driver's license.
- Minors not traveling with both parents need a notarized consent signed by the non-accompanying parent or guardian authorizing the consulate to issue the visa.
Service order form
Applying by mail? Fill out the service order form and send it along with your documents.
Lost visa or supplementary form
Replacing a China visa you lost, or asked for the consulate travel-history supplementary form? Fill either one in your browser and print it.
Those categories require a business or invitation letter and the requirements differ. The three panels below list what each one needs, or call Sameday Passport & Visa and an agent will tell you exactly what to bring.
Other categories
Business, work (Z) and flight crew visas.
Each of these starts with the same COVA application, completed and submitted by Sameday Passport & Visa, then adds its own supporting documents.
Business visa
- Complete application — the COVA application is completed with you online and the submission is handled for you.
- Valid U.S. passport — current, undamaged, two blank visa pages, signed and valid 6 months from departure.
- Invitation letter from China — from your host company on company letterhead, stating purpose, duration and your contact details.
- Business letter from your U.S. employer — on company letterhead, signed by a manager, stating your position, purpose of travel, and financial guarantee.
- Copy of valid identification — driver's license or state ID with matching address, or a utility bill.
- Visa photos — 2x2 inches, white background, full face, taken in the Arlington office. Under one month old.
Work (Z) visa
- Complete application — the COVA application is completed with you online and the submission is handled for you.
- Valid U.S. passport — current, undamaged, two blank visa pages, signed and valid 6 months from departure.
- Work permit notice — issued by the Chinese labor authority for your position and employer.
- Employment contract — signed by both you and the Chinese employer.
- Copy of valid identification — driver's license or state ID with matching address, or a utility bill.
- Visa photos — 2x2 inches, white background, full face, taken in the Arlington office. Under one month old.
Flight crew visa
- Complete application — the COVA application is completed with you online and the submission is handled for you.
- Valid U.S. passport — current, undamaged, two blank visa pages, signed and valid 6 months from departure.
- Crew member certificate — issued by your airline, confirming your crew status and flight schedule.
- Airline letter — on company letterhead stating your position, routes, and request for crew visa.
Pricing
Fees and processing times.
Your total is the consulate fee, plus the Sameday Passport & Visa expedite service fee, plus optional FedEx return. Current consulate processing is 7 to 10 days — call (469) 567-8789 for today's exact timeline before you travel.
Consulate fee
12 months, multiple entry.
Sameday Passport & Visa service fee
Choose the speed your travel date needs.
FedEx return
Optional and fully tracked. Your passport comes back with the visa in it.
Consulate fee + Sameday Passport & Visa service fee + FedEx return
What the total covers
- A prepaid return label of your own means no FedEx charge from Sameday Passport & Visa.
- Give a FedEx account number and Sameday Passport & Visa generates the air bill for a flat $5.
- Arlington clients can skip shipping entirely and collect the passport at 1420 N Cooper Street, Suite 108.
- Consulate fees are set by China and can change without notice. Call (469) 567-8789 to confirm before you pay.
Good to know
China visa questions from Arlington clients
How fast can I get a China visa?
What documents do I need for a China tourist visa?
Can I walk in to apply for a China visa in Arlington?
Can I apply for a China visa by mail?
What is the consulate fee for a China visa?
What if I lost my previous China visa?
I am a Chinese citizen applying in Arlington. What else do I bring?
A China visa is glued into the passport you hold now, and the consulate needs two blank pages and six months of validity past departure. If yours falls short, Sameday Passport & Visa can renew it in Arlington first, then file the visa against the new book.
Schedule a free consultation
Tell the Arlington office about the trip and an agent calls you back with the visa type, the documents and the fastest route.
Walk in today
1420 N Cooper Street, Suite 108Arlington, TX 76011
Visa photos are taken on site, 2x2 inches on a white background.
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Other offices
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Ready to apply for your China visa?
Call the Arlington office with your travel date and Sameday Passport & Visa will tell you the visa type, the documents, and the fastest option.