Step 1:
Please review the information on this page before applying for a Chinese visa:
https://lotustours.net/visa-service-faq/

Step 2:
Go to https://consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA  to register your own account using your email address and a password.

Step 3:
Select the appropriate Chinese Embassy or Consulate for your area of residence. Click this link for detailed information.

Step 4:
After you have completed the visa application form and uploaded all required documents online, please email your login and password information to both louie@lotustours.net and vickyzwjin@aliyun.com. We will review your form and make any necessary corrections before you officially submit it. Please do not submit your application until we have finished our review; otherwise, you will need to refill the forms from the beginning.

Step 5:
Once you have our confirmation, submit your form online and wait for a response from the visa officers (usually within 3–5 days). Track your application status in your registered account.

Step 6:
After receiving notice from the Chinese visa officers, please mail your actual US passport, along with the notice paper containing your application information and barcode, to our visa courier. Follow the shipping instructions we will send you via email.

Visa Fees for U.S. Citizens  

The Consulate General of China Offices close on the following holidays
Chinese New Year (3 days)
International Labor Day: May 1st
Memorial Day: 4th Monday in May
 US Independence Day: July 4th
US Labor Day: 1st Monday in September
China National Holiday: Oct. 1st, Oct. 2nd  & Oct. 3rd
Veterans Day: 2nd Monday in November
Thanksgiving:  4th Thursday & Friday in November
Christmas Day: Dec 24th & Dec 25th