BUSINESS “F” VISA for business meetings NEW VISA ... - Casto Travel

<strong>Casto</strong> Visa Passport and Consulting Services2560 North First St Suite 150San Jose, CA 95131(408) 553-4735 Fax (408) 984-700707/01/2011Business (“F”) and TOURIST (“L”) <strong>VISA</strong> REQUIREMENTS FOR PEOPLE’SREPUBLIC OF CHINA<strong>BUSINESS</strong> “F” <strong>VISA</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>business</strong> <strong>meetings</strong>1. VALID PASSPORT: Must have at least 6 months remaining validity and at least two blank <strong>VISA</strong>pages. Visas will not be affixed to an AMENDMENT page.2. <strong>NEW</strong> <strong>VISA</strong> APPLICATION FORM V.2011A completed and signed. For yourconvenience, you may complete the visa application <strong>for</strong>m on your computer and print out <strong>for</strong> your live signature.For complete step by step instruction in completing <strong>for</strong>m V.2011A, click here. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BEANSWERED.3. 1 CASTO COVERSHEET COMPLETED. (This <strong>for</strong>m may also be completed onyour computer). IMPORTANT: Please note that you must be running the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader(min.Version 8) in order to properly view, fill and print the visa application <strong>for</strong>m and the <strong>Casto</strong> Coversheet). To getthis version click here: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html (about 20MB download)4. 1 PHOTO: Must be a standard 2"x 2" passport type photo with plain white background taken within the lastthree months.5. NON USA CITIZENS-- PLEASE ALSO INCLUDE A COPY OF US IMMIGRATION DOCUMENTSTHAT ENTITLE YOU TO WORK FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME IN THE US (ie: GREEN CARD OROTHER VALID LONG TERM USA <strong>VISA</strong> AND I-94).6. <strong>NEW</strong> SUPPLEMENTARY FORM V.2011B PART D MUST BECOMPLETED BY ALL NON USA CITIZENS. TO ACCESS FORMV.2011B, PLEASE CLICK HERE.For complete step by step instruction in completing <strong>for</strong>m V.2011B, click here7. ORIGINAL LETTER FROM YOUR EMPLOYER ON COMPANY LETTERHEADSTATING THE EXACT DETAILED NATURE OF YOUR VISIT TO CHINA, NAMEADDRESS AND PHONE OF YOUR CONTACT IN CHINA AND STATEMENT THATYOUR COMPANY WILL BE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR EXPENSES.ALL MULTIPLE ENTRY REQUESTS SHOULD BE STATED IN THE LETTER. PLEASESEE SAMPLE.8. LETTER SHOULD BE SIGNED BY COMPANY EMPLOYEE OTHER THAN THEAPPLICANT WITH THEIR TITLE STATED BELOW THEIR SIGNATURE.9. CONSULAR FEES:PASSPORT TYPE SINGLE ENTRY DOUBLE ENTRY 6 MO. MULITPLE 1 YEAR MULTIPLEUS Citizens Only$140 $140 $140 $140All Non US Citizens$30 $45 $60 $90Please allow normal processing of 6-8 <strong>business</strong> days the day we receive your documents• Consulate Rush Fees: Add $20 <strong>for</strong> express 24-48 hours; Add $30 <strong>for</strong> same day rushprocessing.• NOTE: Confirmed itinerary from travel agent or airline is required <strong>for</strong> same day rushservice.10. Scan copies of your completed and signed visa application with photo attached,passport main in<strong>for</strong>mation page and all supporting documents to passport@casto.com<strong>for</strong> us to review BEFORE you ship your originals to us or request a courier pickup.

TOURIST “L” <strong>VISA</strong> <strong>for</strong> sightseeing, visiting relatives1. VALID PASSPORT: Must have at least 6 months remaining validity..2. <strong>NEW</strong> <strong>VISA</strong> APPLICATION FORM V2011A completed and signed. For yourconvenience, you may complete the visa application <strong>for</strong>m on your computer and print out <strong>for</strong> your live signature.Consulate prefers double sided printout. . For complete step by step instruction in completing <strong>for</strong>m V.2011A, clickhere. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED.3. 1 CASTO COVERSHEET COMPLETED. (This <strong>for</strong>m may also be completed onyour computer). IMPORTANT: Please note that you must be running the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader(min.Version 8) in order to properly view, fill and print the visa application <strong>for</strong>m and the <strong>Casto</strong> Coversheet). To getthis version click here: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html (about 20MB download)4. 1 PHOTO: Must be a standard 2"x 2" passport type photo with plain white background taken within thelast three months.5. IF YOU ARE VISITING FRIENDS OR FAMILY, YOU SHOULD PROVIDE CERTIFICATE OF KINSHIP(MARRIAGE, BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR OTHER) WHICH CAN BE WAIVED IF YOU ARE OF CHINESEORIGIN.6. NON USA CITIZENS-- PLEASE ALSO INCLUDE A COPY OF US IMMIGRATION DOCUMENTSTHAT ENTITLE YOU TO WORK FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME IN THE US (eg GREEN CARD OROTHER VALID LONG TERM USA <strong>VISA</strong> AND I-94).7. <strong>NEW</strong> SUPPLEMENTARY FORM V.2011B PART D MUST BECOMPLETED BY ALL NON USA CITIZENS. TO ACCESS FORMV.2011B, PLEASE CLICK HERE.For complete step by step instruction in completing <strong>for</strong>m V.2011B, click here8. CONSULAR FEES:PASSPORT TYPE SINGLE ENTRY DOUBLE ENTRY 6 MO. MULITPLE 1 YEAR MULTIPLEUS Citizens Only$140 $140 $140 $140All Non US Citizens$30 $45 $60 $90Consulate Rush Fees: add $20 <strong>for</strong> express next day; add $30 <strong>for</strong> same day processing.NOTE: Confirmed itinerary from travel agent or airline is required.9. Scan copies of your completed and signed visa application with photo attached,passport main in<strong>for</strong>mation page and all supporting documents topassport@casto.com <strong>for</strong> us to review BEFORE you ship your originals to us torequest a courier pickup.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS TO ALL TAIWAN, HONG KONG SAR OR CI,MACAO SAR PASSPORT HOLDERS:FOR HOLDERS OF TAIWANESE PASSPORT OR HONG KONG CERTIFICATE OF IDENTITYOR MACAO PASSPORT (APPLY FOR PRC TRAVEL PERMIT)1. PASSPORT MUST HAVE AT LEAST 6 MONTHS REMAINING VALIDITY + ONE COPY OF MAIN INFORMATION PAGE2. ONE FORM COMPLETELY IN CHINESE- PLEASE CONTACT CASTO FOR THIS FORM3. 3 STANDARD PASSPORT PHOTOS (PLAIN WHITE BACKGROUND 2”x2”)4. ACTUAL GREEN CARD + ONE COPY FRONT AND BACK5. $25 TRAVEL PERMIT BOOKLET FEE ( 4 WORKING DAYS PROCESS TIME)6. PERSONAL APPEARANCE AT THE CONSULATE BY THE APPLICANT IS MANDATORY.For more visa in<strong>for</strong>mation on China please visit:http://www.chinaconsulatesf.org/eng/qianzhen/zgqz/default.htm

Forward passport and all documents to:<strong>Casto</strong> Visa Passport Services2560 N First Street Ste 150San Jose, CA 95131P: 408-553-4735E: passport@casto.com