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China Visa Services in Los Angeles
Sameday Passport & Visa prepares and submits your China visa, obtains your invitation letter where needed, and expedites the consulate processing. Tourist, business, work (Z) and flight crew visas are all handled from the West LA office.
Expedite fee, by speed
Consulate fee and optional FedEx are listed separately below.
Or see the full fee breakdown and all visa countries.
Current consulate processing
Call Sameday Passport & Visa at (310) 402-1619 for today's exact timeline before you travel.
Application handled end to end
The China Online Visa Application is filled in with you, reviewed, and submitted for you.
Against consulate rules
Every document is checked against the consulate rules before Sameday Passport & Visa submits it.
No appointment needed
Walk-ins are welcome at the Los Angeles office seven days a week.
In short
Everything you bring for your China visa.
Sameday Passport & Visa checks every document against the consulate rules before submitting. Pick your visa type below to see what applies.
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.
Start your China visa application
Complete your application online in 10 to 15 minutes. The Sameday Passport & Visa team reviews everything and contacts you within 1 business hour. Free to start, 100% secure.
Important notice to our customers
Sameday Passports and Visa Expedite Services has ONE Los Angeles-area office location only.
Sameday Passport & Visa is not affiliated with any other business using a similar name in the Los Angeles 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 (310) 402-1619 for verification.
Our official location
11022 Santa Monica Blvd.Suite #100
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Silver Building on the Service Road, opposite the Porsche dealership, next to BevMo!, at Sepulveda & Santa Monica Blvd.
Verify by phone: (310) 402-1619Directions & parking info
ParkingSTREET PAID METER PARKING AVAILABLE. Lots of parking available on the street in front of office.
Accessible entryStep-free access at street level, so wheelchair and mobility-aid users can come in easily.
How to apply
Tourist visa, eight things to prepare.
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 Sameday Passport & Visa 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 require a business or invitation letter and the requirements differ. See the sections below or call Sameday Passport & Visa and you will be told exactly what to bring.
Business visa
Business visa, six things to prepare.
Complete application
Sameday Passport & Visa completes the COVA application with you online and handles the submission.
Valid U.S. passport
Current, undamaged passport with two blank visa pages, signed and valid 6 months from departure.
Invitation letter from China
From your host company in China on company letterhead, stating purpose, duration and your contact details.
Business letter from 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 Sameday Passport & Visa office. Under one month old.
Work and flight crew
Work (Z) visa and flight crew visa.
Both are filed through the same consulate channel. The supporting documents are what differ.
Work (Z) visa, six things to prepare
- Complete application. Sameday Passport & Visa completes the COVA application with you online and handles the submission.
- Valid U.S. passport. Current, undamaged passport with 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 Sameday Passport & Visa office. Under one month old.
Flight crew visa, four things to prepare
- Complete application. Sameday Passport & Visa completes the COVA application with you online and handles the submission.
- Valid U.S. passport. Current, undamaged passport with 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
Visa fees and processing times.
Your total is the consulate fee, plus the Sameday Passport & Visa expedite fee, plus optional FedEx return. Pick your options below for a running total.
Call Sameday Passport & Visa at (310) 402-1619 for today's exact timeline before you travel.
Consulate fee
12 months, multiple entry.
Sameday Passport & Visa expedite fee
Choose the speed your travel date needs.
FedEx return
Optional and tracked. Choose a service to see the price.
Consulate fee + Sameday Passport & Visa expedite fee + FedEx return
- Prepaid return label included means no FedEx charge.
- Provide a FedEx account and Sameday Passport & Visa generates the air bill for $5.
Good to know
Good to know before you apply.
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 Los Angeles?
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?
A China visa is stamped into the passport you hold now. If yours expires within six months of departure or has fewer than two blank visa pages, Sameday Passport & Visa can renew it first and then file the visa against the new book.
Schedule a free consultation
Tell Sameday Passport & Visa about the trip and an agent will call you back with the visa type, the documents, and the fastest option.
Walk in today
11022 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 100West Los Angeles, CA 90025
Call first and Sameday Passport & Visa will tell you exactly what to bring for your visa type.
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Other offices
Not in Los Angeles? Sameday Passport & Visa has eight offices.
Ready to apply for your China visa?
Call Sameday Passport & Visa with your travel date and you will be told the visa type, the documents, and the fastest option.