Chinese Visa Submit Only Service – Fast & Affordable Chinese Visa Courier Service

Have you already completed your Chinese visa online application and received pre-approval from the Chinese Embassy or Consulate?

If you only need help submitting your passport, picking up your passport after visa issuance, and having it returned to you, Visit China Visa Center offers a convenient and affordable Chinese Visa Submit Only Service for applicants in the United States.

This service is designed for applicants who have already completed the online application process and do not need full-service application assistance.

Important: If you selected “Express” during the online application and your consular fee shows $165, you must select our 2–4 Business Day Expedited Service when placing your order. We cannot submit an Express application under our regular processing option.

What Is the Chinese Visa Submit Only Service?

Our Chinese Visa Submit Only Service is designed for applicants who have:

• Completed the Chinese visa online application and Status Change to : “Passport to be submitted”
• Need assistance submitting their original passport to the appropriate Chinese Embassy or Consulate
• Need their passport picked up after the visa is issued
• Need the passport shipped back to them

Instead of paying for a full-service Chinese visa application package, you can use our submit-only service if your online application has already been completed and approved for passport submission.

Why Use a Chinese Visa Submit & Pickup Service?

Submitting a passport to a Chinese Embassy or Consulate can be inconvenient, especially if you live far from the appropriate consular office.

With our submit-only service, you can:

• Save money compared with a full-service application package
• Save time by having us submit and pick up your passport
• Avoid traveling to a Chinese Embassy or Consulate
• Receive assistance with the passport submission process
• Have your passport returned by secure courier service

Visit China Visa Center provides passport submission and pickup assistance for eligible applicants throughout the United States.

How the Chinese Visa Submit Only Service Works

Step 1: Complete Your Chinese Visa Online Application

Complete your Chinese visa application through the online system and upload the required supporting documents.

You can follow our detailed guide:

Step-by-Step Chinese Visa Online Application Guide

Once your application has been reviewed and you receive the required  passport-submission status, you can place an order for our submit-only service.

Step 2: Send Your Passport to Us

After placing your order, We we guide your send your original passport and required approval documents to the appropriate Visit China Visa Center office based on your consular jurisdiction.

If you purchase our two-way shipping service, we will provide a shipping label according to the service selected.

Step 3: We Submit Your Passport

We will take your passport and required pre-approval documentation to the appropriate Chinese Embassy or Consulate for submission.

Step 4: We Pick Up Your Passport

After the Chinese visa is issued and your passport is ready for pickup, we will collect it from the consular office.

Step 5: We Return Your Passport

Your passport will then be returned to you using the shipping method selected with your order on same day we pick up from Consular office.

What Should You Mail to Us?

Before sending your package, please make sure you have the required documents.

Required Items

• Original passport
• Screenshot of ” passport to be submitted ” page
• Any additional documents may specifically requested by the Chinese Embassy or Consulate

Your pre-approval confirmation page should display the applicant’s:

• Full name
• Barcode
• Show:” passport to be submitted” status
• “Additional reminder from Consulate” message, when applicable

Important for Washington, DC Submissions

For applications submitted through the Chinese Embassy in Washington, DC, the “Additional reminder from Consulate” message  in the upper-right portion of the approval page must be visible.

If the required information is missing, the application may be returned.

You can view an example of the required page here:

How Should I Ship My Passport?

We recommend using a reliable express courier when sending your passport.

Recommended Shipping Options

You may consider:

• FedEx Priority Overnight
• FedEx Express 2Day
• UPS Next Day Air 10:30 am
• UPS 2nd Day Air

We generally recommend FedEx or UPS rather than USPS for passport shipments because tracking and delivery timing are important to the visa submission process.

Send Us Your Tracking Number

After shipping your passport, please email us your tracking number so our team can monitor the shipment and prepare to receive your passport.

Need Help With the Entire Chinese Visa Application?

If you have not completed the online application, are unsure how to upload documents, or do not want to handle the application process yourself, our All-Inclusive Chinese Visa Service may be a better option.

We currently have a special promotion on our all-inclusive China Visa service, reducing our service fee to just $155 per applicant. All you need to do is fill out this China Visa Short Form, and then mail us your passport. That’s it—we’ll take care of everything else for you!

Start Your Chinese Visa Application

Important Information Before Ordering

1. Limited Online Application Assistance

The Submit Only Service is intended for applicants who have already completed their online Chinese visa application.

Because we do not prepare or fully review your online application under this service, only limited consultation is included.

If you need substantial help completing the application, we recommend choosing our All-Inclusive Service instead.

2. Additional Review by the Consulate

Under the Submit Only Service, we do not review or control the contents of your online visa application.

If the Chinese Embassy or Consulate requests additional documents, additional verification, corrections, or further review, processing may take longer.

Applicants are responsible for issues resulting from incomplete, inaccurate, or incorrect application information.

3. Express Applications

If you selected “Express” during your online application and the consular fee shows $165, you must select our 2–4 Business Day Expedited Service when placing your order.

We cannot submit an Express application under our regular processing option.

4. Processing Time

• Regular Service: 4-5 working days
• Express Service: 2-3 working days (for urgent situations)

Note: Processing times are average estimates. Some applications may require additional time. The pick-up date may not be confirmed until notified by the Visa Office.

Our service processing time begins on the second business day after we receive your passport and the required pre-approval page screenshot, provided that all required materials have been received.

Actual visa issuance time is determined by the Chinese Embassy or Consulate and may vary depending on consular review, holidays, additional document requests, or other circumstances.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the Submit Only Service if I already completed my Chinese visa application online?

Yes. If your online application has been completed and you have received the required pre-approval or passport-submission notice, you may be eligible for the Submit Only Service.

Do I need to visit the Chinese Embassy or Consulate myself?

No. Our service is designed to assist with passport submission and pickup on your behalf, subject to the requirements of the applicable Chinese Embassy or Consulate.

Do you review my Chinese visa application?

The Submit Only Service does not include a full review or preparation of your online visa application. If you need application assistance, consider our All-Inclusive Service.

Can I use this service if I selected Express processing?

Yes, but if your online application shows Express and the consular fee is $165, you must select the 2–4 Business Day Expedited Service when ordering.

How do I send my passport?

You can send your passport to the appropriate Visit China Visa Center office using a trackable courier such as FedEx or UPS. If you purchase two-way shipping, we can provide the applicable shipping label.

What happens after my visa is issued?

We pick up your passport from the applicable consular office and return it to you using the shipping option selected with your order. Mostly we will mail out same day when pick up from Consular office.

Get Started With Chinese Visa Submit Only Service

Already completed your Chinese visa online application and received pre-approval?

Save time and money with our Chinese Visa Submit Only Service.

Send us your passport and required approval documents, and we can handle the passport submission, pickup, and return shipping for you.

Order Chinese Visa Submit Only Service

Important Disclaimer

Visit China Visa Center is a private visa application assistance and courier service. We are not a government agency, law firm, or representative of the Chinese government.

Processing times, visa requirements, fees, and eligibility rules are subject to change and remain under the control of the Chinese embassy or consulate.

All visa decisions are made solely by the appropriate Chinese embassy or consulate.

Our service fees are separate from official government visa fees.

For the latest official requirements, applicants should always refer to the Chinese embassy or consulate responsible for their jurisdiction.