• Current passport with at least six (6) months remaining validity
• Casto Registration Form
• Two (2) passport photos – Casto locations and pricing
  • Number of photos may vary by destination, confirm via the application form or contact Casto for exact requirements

ANNOUNCEMENT - New Requirements Effective Immediately

Effective immediately, China has updated their visa requirements for US and Non-US Passport holders requesting visas in the US.

US Passport Holders
US Passport holders applying for a visa in the US shall be required to provide supporting documents with their application. Some applicants may be asked to come to the Visa Office in person for an interview.

• If you are a tourist, you shall provide a copy of your confirmed itinerary indicating a round trip air ticket and hotel reservation.
• If you are to visit friends or family, you shall provide a copy of your confirmed itinerary indicating a round trip air ticket, and certificate of kinship which can be waived if you are of Chinese origin and born in China.
• If you are on business, you shall provide visa notification issued by authorized Chinese units and a copy of your confirmed itinerary indicating a round trip air ticket and hotel reservation.

Non-US Passport Holders
Non-US Passport holders applying for a visa in the US shall be required to provide supporting documents with their application. Some applicants may be asked to come to the Visa Office in person for an interview. You will be limited to a single entry visa valid for 30 days. Casto’s turnaround time is 24 hours to 5 business days.

• Based on the purpose of your visit, you shall provide supporting documents listed above, and
• Previous Chinese visa issued by any Chinese foreign mission, and
• A copy of your Green Card

Non-US Passport holders requesting a single or double entry visa who are not holding a Green Card or a previous China Visa will be:

• Issued a visa (if approved) through the Chinese Embassy in Washington DC
• Limited to single or double entries
• Required to hold a valid US visa
• Subject to a 4 to 8 business day turnaround

Additional Information
Anyone applying for a China visa in Hong Kong will be limited to a single entry visa valid for 30 days.
 

Step 2: Complete the China Visa Application

Step 3: Provide Casto with completed documents

• Visit a Casto location; or
• Send via FedEx, UPS, DHL, or Priority Overnight service (standard US Postal mail will not arrive in time) to: Casto Visa | Passport, 900 Lafayette Street, Suite 105, Santa Clara, CA 95050; or
• Have our Courier Service pick up the documents from your office

• Attention! current Casto Clients: Be sure to update your corporate iCasto Profile or vacation Profile with your visa details and we’ll send you an advance reminder to apply for another visa prior to expiration.