APVI — American Passport & Visa International
    China · F Visa

    Your China F visa,
    handled end-to-end.

    For non-commercial exchanges, study tours, scientific cooperation, or cultural visits — APVI manages your F visa from invitation review to consulate submission.

    F visa applications require precise invitation-letter wording — incorrect phrasing is the #1 cause of rejection. Let our specialists review it first.

    Embassy Registered
    Direct submission, no middlemen
    BBB A+ Accredited
    23+ years of trusted service
    256-bit SSL Secured
    Bank-grade document encryption
    The institutions who trust us with China

    Trusted by universities, research labs, and Fortune 500 teams.

    Fragomen
    Amentum
    Boeing
    National Geographic
    American Airlines
    General Electric
    Deloitte
    Harvard
    Delta Airlines
    Tesla
    Allegis Group
    ExxonMobil
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    Why APVI

    F visas are nuanced. We make them straightforward.

    The F visa covers a range of non-commercial exchange purposes, each with specific documentation requirements. Our China specialists know exactly what each consulate expects.

    • Direct submission to the Chinese embassies in Washington DC and New York
    • Invitation letter review — the #1 cause of F visa rejections
    • Dedicated specialist for academic and exchange accounts
    • Real-time tracking and proactive updates
    By the numbers

    The credentials behind every APVI application.

    23+ Years
    Trusted by U.S. travelers since 2003
    7M+
    Passports & visas processed worldwide
    500+
    Fortune 500 and government clients
    How it works

    Three steps. That's it.

    We prepare the F visa paperwork and submit directly to the Chinese consulate. You focus on your exchange.

    01

    Place your order

    Choose your visa type and processing speed. Tell us when you're traveling — we work backward from that date.

    02

    Submit documents

    Upload your application online for review. We email a prepaid overnight FedEx label for your originals.

    03

    Get your visa

    We submit directly to the consulate and overnight your stamped passport back to your door.

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    DIY vs. APVI

    Avoid invitation-letter rejections, and protect your trip.

    Most F visa rejections trace back to a single line in the invitation letter. Our team reviews every letter against current consulate standards before you submit.

    Without APVI

    The DIY path

    • Confusing invitation-letter requirements
    • Wrong consulate jurisdiction = automatic rejection
    • Outdated F vs M vs L category guidance
    • Missing host institution documentation
    • Trip at risk if anything goes wrong
    With APVI

    The APVI path

    • Expedited processing options available
    • Pre-submission invitation letter review
    • Correct jurisdiction confirmed for your state
    • Category validated against current policy
    • Real-time tracking + dedicated specialist
    Customer stories

    Travelers we've gotten across the line.

    "APVI handled F visas for our entire research delegation. Every detail was perfect — they even caught a wording issue in our host's letter."
    Dr. Patricia Wong
    Google Review
    "Smooth process from start to finish. Our exchange program would not have happened on time without APVI."
    David Hartman
    Google Review
    "Professional, fast, and they actually understand the F visa nuances. Highly recommended."
    Rebecca Sloan
    Google Review
    Frequently asked

    Everything you need to know, in plain English.

    Still have questions? Call us at (800) 766-0452.

    The application you fill out before your payment is just your order with APVI.com. You will complete the official application for your process and gather all of the required documents after your order has been placed. 

    Don’t worry, we will provide you with all the details you need for your expedited application process!
    To obtain a China Type F Visa: 
    • Scroll to the top of this page and select your type of Visa, your country of citizenship, and your current state of residence. 
    • Choose your visa type, validity and processing time. APVI offers multiple processing options so you can choose the option that is right for you. 
    • Complete the rest of the contact and billing information to go to your requirements page. 
    • Gather and complete the required documents available on your secure Order page. 
    • Upload your completed documents to your Order page for review by an APVI China Visa specialist. 
    For Physical Visas: 
    • Once your review has been completed, you will be provided an overnight shipping label to ship your physical documents to APVI for direct submission at the embassy for processing. 
    • Upon receipt from the embassy, the passport with the completed visa will be shipped to you overnight and you will be provided with your FedEx tracking information.
    For E-Visas:
    • Once your review has been completed for an e-visa process, your documents will be submitted for processing by your APVI specialist. 
    • Upon receipt from the embassy, your visa will be emailed to you for printing, 
    Your e-visa application is processed electronically, and you will receive your e-visa from us via email in PDF format. Custom officers at the border should be able to verify your visa in their system, but we advise to print the visa and bring a physical copy with you when you travel in case of any failure in their systems.
    APVI.com is a third-party US Passport and Travel Visa expediting company registered with the US Department of State and over 90 Embassies. Since 2003, we have assisted over 9 million customers to expedite their US Passports and Travel Visas, and we pass on that experience and knowledge to the processing of all our clients’ documents on time every time! 

    APVI.com provides you with all the information and assistance you need for navigating the application process and all applications and supporting documents are reviewed by an APVI specialist before shipping your documents. Once your documents have been received, we will submit them on your behalf to the government for the expedited processing selected. We will notify you when your application is received, submitted and completed and if for any reason there is an issue with the processing of your application, we will help with the re-submission of the corrected items to minimize further delays. 

    For more information about APVI.com, please visit our Company Page.
    Our order page provides a breakdown of each cost associated with your order. 

    There are no hidden fees, all service, Government and Shipping fees are provided upfront before pressing “Process My Order.”

    Passport applicants will pay their government fees separate from their APVI processing fee by check or money order included with the documents for submission. For more information on the US Department of State fees associated with passports, please click here
    Your documents are gathered together per the checklist provided after your order has been placed. Once you have gathered the required documents, you will upload them to your instructions page. An APVI specialist will review your documents and provide you with a prepaid overnight FedEx shipping label via email. You will place all the required documents into a FedEx shipping envelope and affix the provided label to the front. Drop your application packet to your nearest drop off location (please do not use a dropbox) or schedule a pick-up, and we will provide you with an update once your documents have been received.
    Thank you for placing an order with us! Please follow the instructions provided on your instructions page and begin uploading your documents. Once your documents have been uploaded, an APVI specialist will review your documents and email you a prepaid FedEx shipping label. 

    Please note that our specialist's hours are 9 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week EST. If you have placed an order outside these hours, a specialist will review your order on the next business day.  
    Get started today

    Your China F visa, in days, not weeks.

    Backed by 23+ years of expertise and millions of visas processed. Start your F visa application now or speak to a China specialist.