Notice for STEP 2: Submitting Documents to the Visa Center after Online Approval (No Appointment Required)
STEP 2: Submitting Documents to the Visa Center after Online Approval (No Appointment Required)
1. Submitting Documents to the Visa Center
Bring the following documents (other documents may be requested on-site if necessary):
1) Visa Application Certificate (attached to the approval email).
2) Original passport.
3) Recent photo if the one uploaded is deemed non-compliant.
4) Original kinship certificate or property title, if requested during online submission.
5) Barcoded document (TE Official Invitation/Invitation Verification) must be printed.
6) Applicants for visa types: S, Q, X, and Z must submit all necessary documents to the center and attend an interview at the embassy. 
7)J visa applicants must submit the following documents and undergo an interview at the embassy:
*Visa application letter signed by their supervisors, including (journalist's name, date, location, and agreed upon assignment to China, general presentation, telephone and fax address of their institution).
*Invitation letter.
*Photocopy of professional ID card.
*Detailed visit program.
2.  Payment
Payment of visa fees and service charges must be made in cash at the Visa Center.
3. Applicants must submit their applications to the VfS within 15 days of receiving their confirmation letter.