Step One: Locate and go to your local "Passport Acceptance Center"
Step Two: Fill out the appropriate form - In my case it's the DS-11
Step 3: Present the completed form with your 2 pictures. Don't forget the $97 Here for Details
Once you have the passport, you'll next need a visa
Looks like I'll need the Single-Entry L Visa and another 100 bucks.
An important point to remember:
Visa Validity and Duration of Stay
Usually the validity of a Single Entry or Double Entry "L" visa is 90 days or 180 days from the date of issue. This means the holder of the visa shall enter China no later than 90 days or 180 days from the date of issue, otherwise the visa is expired and is null and void. The duration of stay of a "L" visa is 30 days, which means the holder of the visa may stay in China for up to 30 days from the date of entry.The visa officer may extend the Duration of Stay if the applicant needs and requests a stay in China for more than 30 days.
So timing is important as well.
Total cost: Passport $ 97.00
Visa $ 100.00 = 197.00
plus passport photos 7.99 from Rite Aid/Walgreens or Free (maybe)
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