Your China Tourist Visa, handled quickly and correctly.
APVI helps travelers prepare China Tourist Visa / L-Visa documents, review application materials, upload documents securely, and submit directly through the required consular process without the applicant having to appear in person.
Questions? Speak with a visa specialist: Call a visa specialist:(800) 766-0452
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APVI, Inc. is a trusted expediter for U.S. travelers going to China, handling your file directly through the required consular process. Start your application today.
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Pick your speed. We do the rest.
Every option includes specialist document review, application validation, and direct handling through the required consular process. Choose the turnaround that protects your travel date.
5 Days
Hand-walked through every step for time-sensitive leisure travel. The fastest option APVI offers for China Tourist Visas.
2 Weeks
Prioritized specialist review and expedited handling so your travel dates stay on track.
3 Weeks
Best for trips planned a few weeks out. Full document review, application and residence validation, and consular submission included.
Fees shown are per applicant. China Tourist Visas may be issued for up to 10 years. Final visa validity and number of entries are determined by the consulate. Prices shown are for applicants served by the Washington, DC consular district. Applicants in western states are served by the Los Angeles or San Francisco consulate at different rates — your exact price is confirmed from your state of residence when you start your order. A flight itinerary is required for the 5-day service.
Questions before your China trip?
A real APVI visa specialist can help you understand processing options, document requirements, shipping steps, and what happens after you place your order.
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Our Washington, DC office. Your visa team.
APVI reviews your application documents and handles visa submission on your behalf. You can start your order online without visiting our office.
From order to consular submission, APVI handles the process step by step.
Simple, guided, and secure. You start the order, upload your documents, ship the originals, and APVI handles the consular process and returns your passport.
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Place your order with APVI
Start your order online and select any add-ons your case may require.
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Upload your required documents
Securely upload your supporting documents so your specialist can review your case and confirm what is still needed.
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Ship your originals with a prepaid FedEx label
We send you a prepaid FedEx shipping label so you can mail your passport and required original documents to APVI safely and quickly.
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APVI submits your application
Once your file is complete, APVI submits your documents through the required consular process. In most cases there is no need for you to appear in person.
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We collect your visa and return your passport
After approval, APVI collects the issued visa and ships your passport back to you.
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Travelers trust APVI when visa paperwork gets confusing.
Jim Brigman
US · 1 review
Awesome customer service
APVI's experience and speed in getting my visa was impressive. After submitting my paperwork, they were on the phone within hours to thoroughly review it. They noted errors in my documents which had to be corrected. I overnighted the passport and materials and they submitted it the day they received it and got it back the following day.
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Joe Hobbs
US · 1 review
APVI is top-notch
APVI is a top-notch, no-nonsense, get-it-done outfit. They have done exceptional work on all my visas since 2019. They are extremely attentive to the details needed for embassy consular services, getting back to me very quickly with information or concerns. I have used many other visa services, but none are outstanding like APVI.
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Terry Carolan
US · 1 review
Extremely responsive
Extremely responsive, very helpful and great customer service! And received my visa way earlier than anticipated!
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China Tourist Visa requirements.
The L-visa file needs the COVA materials, the Where You Stay form and your full prior-visa history. APVI reviews each one before submission.
For sightseeing, family trips, and personal travel to China.
Leisure travel
For travelers visiting China for tourism, sightseeing, and short-term personal travel.
Family and personal trips
For travelers visiting family, friends, or personal contacts in China.
Up to 10-year validity
China Tourist Visas may be issued for up to 10 years, depending on consular approval.
Time-sensitive travel
Choose the processing speed that matches your departure date.
China Tourist Visa requirements are manageable, but small application mistakes can still delay your trip.
Since 2003, APVI has processed thousands of tourist and personal-travel visas for U.S. travelers. One overlooked detail on your application or a missing prior-visa document can push back your departure. Our specialists catch it before your file ever reaches the consulate.
- China Tourist Visa / L-Visa document review
- COVA / application material review
- Where You Stay form and residence proof check
- Secure document upload with 256-bit encryption
- Prepaid FedEx shipping for passport and originals
- Direct handling through the required consular process
- Dedicated APVI specialist assigned to every order
- Real-time status updates from order to passport return
Avoid application errors, and protect your travel dates.
China Tourist Visa rejections most often trace to a mismatched Where You Stay form, a missing prior visa document, or a formatting error on the application. Our specialists catch these before submission.
The DIY path
- Confusing China application steps
- Risk of missing prior visa, residence, or name-change documents
- Uncertainty about what must be uploaded or shipped
- No specialist review before submission
- Delays that can affect your travel dates
The APVI path
- Specialist review before submission
- China Tourist Visa document guidance
- Secure upload and document review
- Prepaid FedEx shipping
- Direct handling through the required consular process
- Dedicated traveler support from order to passport return
What APVI Does and What the Issuing Authority Does
APVI helps manage the process. The embassy, consulate, or government portal issues the visa.
What APVI does
- Reviews forms, photos, supporting documents, and the service path
- Checks requirements against the destination and visa category
- Provides clear next-step and shipping instructions
- Handles courier submission and pickup where eligible
- Provides status updates and human support
What the issuing authority does
- Reviews and adjudicates the visa application
- Determines whether the visa is approved and issued
- Sets government, embassy, and consular fees
- Controls processing times and appointment availability
- Issues the visa or electronic travel authorization
APVI is a private visa services company, not an embassy, consulate, or government agency. You may apply directly without using APVI.
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