Instructions for Applications Mail Service

1. Mail Application:
The Chinese Embassy and Consulates-General only accept mail applications for document authentication.
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.
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 right Visa Office, otherwise, the documents shall be returned without processing.
Write down big letters "Authentication Application" or "Application" on the up-right corner of your envelope, so the staff from the visa office 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
A self-addressed pre-paid return envelop with sufficient postage must be included.
The following return envelops with tracking number/bar code are acceptable: FedEx, Express Mail, etc.
Meter stamped envelops, and certified or registered return mails are not acceptable.
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
In addition to the application fee, a $5 handling fee per envelope shall be charged.
Please pay by Money Order, Cashier's Check, or Company Check.
Personal checks and cash are not acceptable.
Please make the check or money order payable to Chinese Embassy or Chinese Consulate.
All payments may be written in one check or money order.

6. Inquiry on the Status of Mail Application
Do not make any inquiry regarding the status of your application within 15 days after the date of submission.
In case of emergency, you are suggested to contact the visa office by fax.

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

8. Additional information
Please read the relevant application instructions, e.g. Authentication Instructions before submitting your application.

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.

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