(Last Update: 3/1/2026)
(Please carefully review this checklist first. If you have any questions or special circumstances after reading, please contact us for consultation:732-698-8858)
Services Coverage Area:
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont
Visa Types ( L. Q, M, F, Z, S, X…) Click link for detail
Consulate visa fee /per person : US passport $140, Canadian passport $80, other passports from $23*
Note:
- The fees listed above are applicable from December 11, 2-23 to December 31, 2024
- * Visa fees for certain non-U.S. Citizens vary from the list above. Please check with the Visa Office for details.
Agency fee/per person:
A Package (Suggested), $140 : Assistance with application form completion and preparation of all application materials and get visa back to our office. (The applicant must provide the necessary information, original documents, and electronic copies of other required materials).
B Package, $80 : Applicants complete the application (Application Link). ETK will help handle the document processing at the consulate. (Note: Section “9, Declaration” must include the agent information. Please contact us before submission to obtain the required agent information to be filled in.)
Methods of Payment: Zelle, Check, Cash, Money Order
Processing time:
A Package:
1.ETK will file the application within 2 business day after get all documents and information.
2. Consulate preview may take a few business days (Which is out of our control).
3. (and B Package). After receiving preapproval (and the complete set of application materials), the process usually takes about two weeks. However, please allow at least three weeks as a precaution, as consulate policies frequently change, and additional documents may occasionally be required.
Pickup :
- Edison Office pick up: appointment required.
- $20/postage + processing fee, USPS Priority Mail. ETK is only responsible for mailing out the documents. ETK assumes no responsibility for any loss or delay by the postal service.
- Applicate need provide a prepaid return envelope. plus an additional $10 handling fee.
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Important Notes
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Any missing or incorrect documents may result in additional processing time or rejection of the application.
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The applicant is not required to be present in person but must submit the application to the appropriate consulate according to the consular jurisdiction of the Chinese Embassy or Consulate General in the United States. If the application is not submitted to the correct consulate based on the jurisdiction, it may be rejected.
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The applicant must ensure that all submitted materials are true and accurate. Any false, misleading, or incomplete information may result in the visa application being denied or entry to China being refused.
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If necessary, consular officers may request additional supporting documents or require the applicant to attend an interview.
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Consular officers will decide whether to issue a visa based on the individual case, including the type of visa, validity, duration of stay, and number of entries. It is currently known that first-time visa applicants whose Chinese ID and household registration have not been canceled may only be granted a one-year multiple-entry visa.
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Chinese visa policies are subject to change at any time, and this information is for reference only. The final requirements will be based on the consulate’s requirements at the time of application submission.
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