Revised as of June 30,2008

1. Mail Applications

l        The Chinese Embassy and Consulates-General only accept mail applications for  document authentication.

l        Mail visa application is not acceptable. For visa applications,applicants are required to come to the visa office or entrust a relative or friend or travel/visa agent (no power of attorney is required) to come to the visa office for the application process.

l        Mail application should be sent to the Visa Office of the Embassy or Consulate -General whose consular jurisdiction covers your State  where the applicants live. You may check the Consular districts of the Embassy or Consulate-General to locate the the right Visa Office, otherwise, the documents shall be returned without processing.

l        Write down big letters "Authentication Application" or "Application" on the up-right corner of  your envelope, so our staff can easily sort out the mails and avoid any delaying.

2. Mail Back Service

          Applicants  who come to the Visa Office personally for application submission, may ask the Visa Office to mail his passport /document back, should they provide self-addressed pre-paid return envelops.

3. Requirement for Return Envelop

l        A self-addressed pre-paid return envelop with sufficient postage must be included.

l        The following return envelops with tracking number/bar code are acceptable: Fedex, Express Mail, etc.

l         Meter stamped envelops, and certified or registered return mails are not acceptable.

l        The applicant shall fill in his/her name and address as the SENDER on the return envelop instead of the Chinese Embassy or Consulate.

4. Processing Time

The processing time is 5-7 business days. No rush service is available.

5. Payments

l        In addition to the application fee, a $5 handling fee per envelope shall be charged.

l        Please pay all fees incurred in mail applications (including walk-in mail-back applications) only by Money Order, Cashier's Check, or Company Check.

l        Personal checks, cash or credit card are not acceptable.

l        Please make the check or money order payable to Chinese Embassy.

l        All payments may be written in one check or money order.

6. Inquiry on the Status of Mail Application

l        Do not make any inquiry regarding the status of your application within 15 days after the date of submission.

l   In case of emergency, you may contact us by fax. We'll answer you as soon as possible.

7. A reviewing fee of $20 shall be charged if you withdraw your application while it is under processing.

8. Additional information

l        Please read the relevant application instructions, e.g. Authentication Instructions before submitting your application.

l        The Visa Office is not responsible for the loss or damage or any mishandling of your mail by the post office, or other delivery services, nor does any delay of the processing of an application due to lack of supporting documents or other unmeet reasons.