Have you already broken all of your New Year’s Resolutions, maybe more than once? If you’re already in need of a fresh start, celebrate New Year’s a second time with the Chinese.
Instead of celebrating the New Year on a specific date, the Chinese celebrate the New Year on the second new moon after the winter solstice. This year, the Chinese New Year falls on February 14th-so it’s also a great place to be if you despise Valentine’s Day.
Chinese New Year’s customs include wearing new clothes, passing out “red packets” containing money to children and young adults, and of course, lots and lots of fireworks.
To visit China for the Chinese New Year, you will need a Chinese tourist visa, called an “L visa.” Depending on your needs, you can apply for a single -entry Chinese visa valid for 3-6 months, a double-entry visa valid for 6 months or a multiple-entry visa valid for 6 months.
Before you apply, you will need to collect the appropriate documents. Here’s what is required:
- A completed Chinese visa application
- Your US Passport (must be valid for at least 6 months and have at least one blank page in the back so that the visa can be attached).
- A clear photocopy of the information page of your passport (the page with your name, date of birth, etc).
- Glue or staple one passport-sized photo of yourself to the application.
If you are leaving within the next 7 days to be in China for the New Year, submit a copy of your itinerary along with your application to have your visa expedited.
RushMyTravelVisa.com can help you research your itinerary and apply for any visas you need to travel. We make it easy by walking you the application process and providing clear instructions that are easy to follow. Then, we submit your visa applications to the appropriate embassy or consulate for hte fastest possible processing.
Let us help you apply for your Chinese visa today!
Tags: China, Chinese visa
Leave a Reply