Notice: Although the COVA preliminary review process normally takes an estimated 4-7 business days, many Chinese consulates are currently experiencing delays, extending the review period even by weeks in some instances. Please plan your processing time accordingly.

February 23, 2026
Severe weather conditions in New York City may impact processing times. Please contact us if you have any concerns regarding your order.

Expedited China Visa
Chicago Consulate

U.S. Citizens do not require a Q1-q2 Visa to enter China

You will, however, need a valid passport to travel to China. If you need assistance obtaining or renewing a passport, we can help!

Not a U.S. Citizen? We may be able to assist you:

Passport Services
I'm not a US Citizen

Fees:

Number of Entries	Validity	Processing Time	Consular Fee		Service fee		Total cost
Multiple	10 yrs	4-5 business day	$165.00	+	$399.00	=	$564.00
Multiple	10 yrs	6-8 business day	$140.00	+	$249.00	=	$389.00
Multiple	10 yrs	4-5 business day	$165.00	+	$399.00	=	$564.00
Multiple	10 yrs	6-8 business day	$140.00	+	$249.00	=	$389.00
Multiple	2 yrs	4-5 business day	$165.00	+	$399.00	=	$564.00
Multiple	2 yrs	6-8 business day	$140.00	+	$249.00	=	$389.00
Single	3 months	4-5 business day	$165.00	+	$399.00	=	$564.00
Single	3 months	6-8 business day	$140.00	+	$249.00	=	$389.00
Single	3 months	4-5 business day	$165.00	+	$399.00	=	$564.00
Single	3 months	6-8 business day	$140.00	+	$249.00	=	$389.00
Single	90 days from date of issue	4-5 business day	$93.00	+	$399.00	=	$492.00
Single	90 days from date of issue	6-8 business day	$68.00	+	$249.00	=	$317.00
Single	90 days from date of issue	4-5 business day	$93.00	+	$399.00	=	$492.00
Single	90 days from date of issue	6-8 business day	$68.00	+	$249.00	=	$317.00
Single	90 days from date of issue	4-5 business day	$165.00	+	$399.00	=	$564.00
Single	90 days from date of issue	6-8 business day	$140.00	+	$249.00	=	$389.00
Multiple	10 yrs	4-5 business day	$165.00	+	$399.00	=	$564.00
Multiple	10 yrs	6-8 business day	$140.00	+	$249.00	=	$389.00

Processing Option:

Number of Entries:	Multiple
Validity:	10 yrs
Processing Time:	4-5 business day
Consular Fee:	$165.00
Service fee:	$399.00
Total cost:	$564.00

Processing Option:

Number of Entries:	Multiple
Validity:	10 yrs
Processing Time:	6-8 business day
Consular Fee:	$140.00
Service fee:	$249.00
Total cost:	$389.00

Processing Option:

Number of Entries:	Multiple
Validity:	10 yrs
Processing Time:	4-5 business day
Consular Fee:	$165.00
Service fee:	$399.00
Total cost:	$564.00

Processing Option:

Number of Entries:	Multiple
Validity:	10 yrs
Processing Time:	6-8 business day
Consular Fee:	$140.00
Service fee:	$249.00
Total cost:	$389.00

Processing Option:

Number of Entries:	Multiple
Validity:	2 yrs
Processing Time:	4-5 business day
Consular Fee:	$165.00
Service fee:	$399.00
Total cost:	$564.00

Processing Option:

Number of Entries:	Multiple
Validity:	2 yrs
Processing Time:	6-8 business day
Consular Fee:	$140.00
Service fee:	$249.00
Total cost:	$389.00

Processing Option:

Number of Entries:	Single
Validity:	3 months
Processing Time:	4-5 business day
Consular Fee:	$165.00
Service fee:	$399.00
Total cost:	$564.00

Processing Option:

Number of Entries:	Single
Validity:	3 months
Processing Time:	6-8 business day
Consular Fee:	$140.00
Service fee:	$249.00
Total cost:	$389.00

Processing Option:

Number of Entries:	Single
Validity:	3 months
Processing Time:	4-5 business day
Consular Fee:	$165.00
Service fee:	$399.00
Total cost:	$564.00

Processing Option:

Number of Entries:	Single
Validity:	3 months
Processing Time:	6-8 business day
Consular Fee:	$140.00
Service fee:	$249.00
Total cost:	$389.00

Processing Option:

Number of Entries:	Single
Validity:	90 days from date of issue
Processing Time:	4-5 business day
Consular Fee:	$93.00
Service fee:	$399.00
Total cost:	$492.00

Processing Option:

Number of Entries:	Single
Validity:	90 days from date of issue
Processing Time:	6-8 business day
Consular Fee:	$68.00
Service fee:	$249.00
Total cost:	$317.00

Processing Option:

Number of Entries:	Single
Validity:	90 days from date of issue
Processing Time:	4-5 business day
Consular Fee:	$93.00
Service fee:	$399.00
Total cost:	$492.00

Processing Option:

Number of Entries:	Single
Validity:	90 days from date of issue
Processing Time:	6-8 business day
Consular Fee:	$68.00
Service fee:	$249.00
Total cost:	$317.00

Processing Option:

Number of Entries:	Single
Validity:	90 days from date of issue
Processing Time:	4-5 business day
Consular Fee:	$165.00
Service fee:	$399.00
Total cost:	$564.00

Processing Option:

Number of Entries:	Single
Validity:	90 days from date of issue
Processing Time:	6-8 business day
Consular Fee:	$140.00
Service fee:	$249.00
Total cost:	$389.00

Processing Option:

Number of Entries:	Multiple
Validity:	10 yrs
Processing Time:	4-5 business day
Consular Fee:	$165.00
Service fee:	$399.00
Total cost:	$564.00

Processing Option:

Number of Entries:	Multiple
Validity:	10 yrs
Processing Time:	6-8 business day
Consular Fee:	$140.00
Service fee:	$249.00
Total cost:	$389.00

U.S. citizens do not require a Q1-q2 Visa to enter China. However, a valid U.S. passport is required. See passport requirements below. If you are a non-US citizen we may still be able to assist you. Click here for details.

Apply for a Non-US Citizen Visa to China:

If you are a Non-US Citizen residing in the United States, click here to apply:

Non US Business Visa

Non US Tourist Visa

Other Expedited Visa Types Available:

Crew C Visa	Used by crew members working on board an international aircraft, ship, or train	View Requirements
Student Visa	Used for those enrolled to study at a school.	View Requirements
Employment Work Z Visa	For those who intend to reside in China for work.	View Requirements
China Family Visit Visa	For visiting immediate family residing in China	View Requirements
Non US Business Visa	For Non-US citizens on corporate travel for business meetings only.	View Requirements
Non US Tourist Visa	For Non-US citizens to visit the country for vacation, touring and sightseeing.	View Requirements
Non-Business F Visa	Used for brief academic exchanges, conferences, lectures, university visits.	View Requirements

U.S. Passport Requirements:

Your U.S. passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date you plan to depart China.

Your passport must have adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from China. Please note that Amendment pages in the back of your passport are not to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.

If you need assistance applying for a passport, renewing your current passport or adding passport pages to your passport Passport Visas Express.com can help.

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Not a U.S. Citizen?

We offer the following Non-US Visa services:

Non US Business Visa

Need a Different Visa Type?

We also offer the following Visa Types: China Family Visit Visa, Crew C Visa, Employment Work Z Visa, Non-Business F Visa, Student Visa.

Embassy Notice:

Chinese Visa Validity

U.S. citizens do not require a Chinese visa to enter Hong Kong.

Applications are accepted for processing provided the initial date of entry is within 90 days of the submission date.

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Expedited China Visa
Chicago Consulate

U.S. Citizens do not require a Q1-q2 Visa to enter China

Not a U.S. Citizen? We may be able to assist you:

Fees:

Apply for a Non-US Citizen Visa to China:

Other Expedited Visa Types Available:

U.S. Passport Requirements:

Not a U.S. Citizen?

Need a Different Visa Type?

Embassy Notice:

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Expedited China Visa Chicago Consulate

U.S. Citizens do not require a Q1-q2 Visa to enter China

Not a U.S. Citizen? We may be able to assist you:

Fees:

Apply for a Non-US Citizen Visa to China:

Other Expedited Visa Types Available:

U.S. Passport Requirements:

Not a U.S. Citizen?

Need a Different Visa Type?

Embassy Notice:

Email me this Page

Get Started...It's Easy

order online

send us your documents

receive your passport or visa

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Expedited China Visa
Chicago Consulate