APVI — American Passport & Visa International
Direct embassy submission since 2003

Your travel visa,
prepared, reviewed, and submitted for you.

APVI helps travelers, families, business travelers, and corporate teams prepare visa documents, upload securely, receive specialist review, and submit through the required embassy or consular process.

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Speak with a visa specialist:(800) 766-0452

TrustScore 5/5 310 reviews

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APVI, Inc. is a private visa expediting company. Direct APVI handling, with emergency third-party courier use only when approved by the client. Find your visa service.

Private Visa Specialists

Courier submission to embassies and consulates where eligible

BBB A+ Accredited

23+ years of trusted service

Secure Document Handling

Dedicated specialist review on every order

Talk to a specialist

Not sure which visa you need?

A real APVI visa specialist can help you understand destination requirements, visa types, document checklists, processing options, shipping steps, and what happens after you place your order.

23+

Years serving

180+

Destinations served

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I have a business trip to China in three weeks. Which visa do I need?
You · 3m
That is usually the M-Visa. Upload your invitation letter and passport bio page and I will confirm the correct visa type and checklist today.
Sarah · APVI Visa Desk · 2m
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Perfect, uploading now. Thank you!
You · just now

Find your requirements

Tell us about your trip

Select the destination country, the type of visa you need, and the U.S. state where you reside. Requirements vary by all three.

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How it works

A guided visa process from order to return delivery.

APVI combines secure uploads, specialist review, shipping guidance, embassy or consular submission, and real human support so you know what happens next.

  1. 01

    Choose your visa service

    Select your destination, visa type, and processing option where available.

  2. 02

    Upload documents securely

    Upload your passport copy, application materials, invitation letters, photos, and supporting documents for specialist review.

  3. 03

    Receive clear next steps

    APVI confirms what must be uploaded, what must be shipped, and whether originals, medicals, apostilles, or special documents are required.

  4. 04

    APVI submits through the required process

    Once your file is complete, APVI handles the correct submission path for your visa type, including direct embassy submission where applicable.

  5. 05

    Receive your passport and visa

    After approval, APVI helps collect and return your passport with the issued visa using the selected delivery method.

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Customer stories

Travelers trust APVI when visa timing matters.

From invitation-letter review to embassy submission and return shipping, APVI helps travelers avoid preventable visa delays.

Dr. Tom Rifai, MD

Dr. Tom Rifai, MD

US · 1 review

Complex visa case handled properly

I had one of the most challenging international visa cases due to clerical errors by other parties. APVI triaged, diagnosed, and executed a plan to clean up everything. They left no stone unturned.

Verified review on Trustpilot

Michael Noel

Michael Noel

US · 1 review

Documents for two countries, both right

APVI provides exceptional services. Amazing support to process my documents for two countries now. Ibtihal is supportive and kind, making the process an exceptional experience.

Verified review on Trustpilot

Ileann

Ileann

US · 1 review

Smooth from start to finish

APVI saved our families lives. Thank you for such an amazing, smooth, and positive experience. I will recommend you always. Thank you!!!

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Complex Visa Support

Support for the details that delay visa applications.

Some visa categories require more than a form and photo. APVI helps manage the document details that are easiest to get wrong. Medicals, QVP, apostilles, and background checks apply only to specific visa types.

Saudi Work Visa Documents

QVP, medical reports, lab results, police and FBI reports, apostilles, and employer documents where required.

Saudi Residency & Family Documents

Sponsor documents, kinship proof, Iqama copies, family visit documentation, and relationship evidence.

China Business Invitations

Business invitation review, M-Visa document alignment, application materials, and prior China visa history.

China Tourist & Long-Term Visas

China L-Visa document review, up-to-10-year validity language, passport history, and application materials.

Crew & Exchange Visas

Crew IDs, airline letters, Type F invitation wording, academic, cultural, and non-commercial exchange documents.

Apostilles & Authentication

Where visa files require authenticated documents, APVI helps identify and support the correct process.

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APVI visa specialist reviewing travel documents at a desk
Why APVI

Visa paperwork is unforgiving. APVI helps catch issues before submission.

Requirements differ by destination, visa type, and consular jurisdiction. An APVI visa specialist reviews your materials before anything is shipped or submitted. Final issuance is determined by the embassy, consulate, or relevant authority.

  • Dedicated APVI visa specialist assigned to every order
  • Document review before submission
  • Direct embassy submission where applicable
  • Secure document upload
  • Prepaid FedEx shipping guidance where applicable
  • Status updates from start to finish
  • Complex-case support for work, business, family, student, crew, and tourist visas
  • Specialist-reviewed to reduce preventable errors before submission
  • Direct APVI handling, with emergency third-party courier use only when approved by the client
  • 23+ years helping travelers and organizations, BBB A+ Accredited
  • Trustpilot and Google review proof from corporate and individual clients
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DIY vs. APVI

DIY visa applications can work, until one missing detail delays your trip.

Here is how doing it yourself compares with having an APVI visa specialist review your file before submission.

Without APVI

The DIY path

  • Choosing the right visa type: You choose the visa type yourself.
  • Invitation letter review: You judge whether the invitation wording is acceptable.
  • Application form accuracy: You interpret embassy form instructions on your own.
  • Passport and photo requirements: You verify validity, blank pages, and photo specs alone.
  • State and jurisdiction requirements: You research which consulate covers your state.
  • Medical, background, or apostille steps: You may not know whether these apply to your visa.
  • Embassy or consular submission: You manage submission logistics yourself.
  • Shipping and status tracking: Limited visibility once documents are in the mail.
  • Human support: A small error can delay travel or business timelines.
With APVI

The APVI path

  • Choosing the right visa type: APVI helps route you to the correct visa service.
  • Invitation letter review: A specialist reviews invitation wording before submission.
  • Application form accuracy: APVI checks the form against current requirements.
  • Passport and photo requirements: Your specialist confirms passport and photo requirements.
  • State and jurisdiction requirements: APVI confirms the correct jurisdiction for your file.
  • Medical, background, or apostille steps: APVI flags these only where the visa type requires them.
  • Embassy or consular submission: APVI handles the required submission path, including direct embassy submission where applicable.
  • Shipping and status tracking: Shipping guidance and status updates from start to finish.
  • Human support: A visa specialist helps catch preventable errors.
Business traveler reviewing visa documents before submission

Right visa, reviewed file, protected trip.

APVI helps travelers choose the correct visa service and reviews documents before submission, so a preventable error never costs you a departure date.

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Corporate Visa Support

Built for travelers, HR teams, global mobility firms, and corporate travel managers.

APVI supports individual travelers and organizations managing recurring visa needs for employees, contractors, executives, students, and project teams.

Global mobility teams

HR and relocation teams

Corporate travel departments

Law firms and immigration teams

Universities and schools

Travel agencies and tour operators

Government contractors

Project-based workforce deployments

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Secure document handling

Secure upload, specialist review, and tracked shipping.

Visa applications often require passports and sensitive supporting documents. APVI's process is designed to reduce confusion while keeping document handling organized and secure.

Secure document upload

Upload passport copies and supporting documents through APVI's secure order portal.

Specialist review before submission

Your assigned specialist reviews each file and flags anything missing before your file moves forward.

FedEx shipping guidance

APVI provides shipping instructions or a prepaid FedEx label where applicable.

Real human support

Call and speak with a visa specialist during business hours instead of navigating a form alone.

Status updates

You receive updates as your file moves through review, submission, and return delivery.

Return delivery support

APVI helps collect and return your passport with the issued visa using the delivery method you selected.

Roles and responsibilities

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.

Frequently asked

Visa services, answered in plain English.

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

No. APVI is a private visa and travel document services company. APVI is not an embassy, a consulate, or a government agency, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government.
APVI is an optional private service. An APVI Specialist reviews your forms, photos and supporting documents against the destination and visa category before submission, gives you clear next steps and shipping instructions, handles courier submission and pickup where eligible, and keeps you updated with human support. Approval stays with the embassy, consulate or government that issues the visa.
No. Government, embassy, and consular fees are shown separately from APVI service fees. Shipping options are selected in the order form and are not included in the totals shown on this page.
No. Approval, issuance, and processing times are determined by the issuing authority. APVI helps reduce preventable document mistakes through specialist review and process guidance.
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!
APVI helps with business, tourist, work, temporary work, family visit, residency, student, crew, exchange, and other visa services depending on the destination country.
Visa type depends on your destination, purpose of travel, nationality, and state of residence. Use APVI's visa requirements tool or call a specialist for guidance.
Our order page shows a breakdown of every cost before you press “Process My Order”: the APVI service fee, the government fee and your shipping option. 

Passport applicants pay the U.S. Department of State fee separately from the APVI fee, by check or money order included with the documents. For more on U.S. Department of State passport fees, please view passport fees. 
Yes. APVI supports multiple Saudi visa types, including Work, Temp-Work, Business, Residency, Family Visit, and Student visas where available.
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.
Yes. APVI supports China Tourist/L-Visa, Business/M-Visa, Crew/C-Visa, Type F Visa, and other China visa services where available.
Thank you for placing an order with us! Please follow the instructions on your instructions page and begin uploading your documents. Once they are uploaded, an APVI specialist will review them and email you a prepaid FedEx shipping label. 

Our specialists are available 9 am to 5 pm Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, and we are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. If you place an order outside these hours, a specialist will review it on the next business day. Questions? Call (800) 766-0452.
Yes. APVI supports Algeria Business Visa and Algeria Tourist Visa services where available.
Requirements vary by destination, visa type, and state of residence. APVI provides a checklist and reviews your uploaded documents before submission.
Many visa services require the original passport. APVI provides shipping instructions or a prepaid FedEx label where applicable after document review.
APVI handles submissions through the required embassy or consular process, including direct embassy submission where applicable.
Yes. APVI works with corporate travel teams, HR teams, global mobility firms, law firms, universities, and project-based workforce teams.
Yes. Call (800) 766-0452.

Get started today

Start with the right
visa service.

Choose your destination and visa type, upload your documents securely, and let an APVI specialist review your file before submission.

Start My Visa ApplicationCheck Visa RequirementsCall (800) 766-0452
  • Specialist reviewed before submission
  • Dedicated visa specialist
  • Status updates start to finish

Final issuance is determined by the embassy, consulate, or relevant authority. APVI is a private passport and visa expediting company.