Chinese Visa – US, Argentinian, Brazilian & Canadian Citizens only

Due to the pandemic, the Chinese Embassy has not been accepting Chinese tourist (L) visas for a long time, 

However They recently resumed accepting tourist visas.
Unfortunately Soho Travel hasn’t resumed helping with Chinese visa applications yet.
When we decided to start Chinese visa applications again, We will udpate you.


For further information, please contact  sohotravel@naver.com

Please ignore the information below because it is the information we used before the pandemic. (May 24th 2023)

– General Information –

Visa issuance depends on rules and regulations pursuant to the diplomatic relationships between countries.
Please check whether or not a visa is required to visit the countries you intend to travel via Internet, by contacting directly your local embassy or consulate before you travel.
We can arrange a Tourist Visa for the following countries.
If you are  mailing your passport, please use Registered .Overnight Express Mail (익일특급 in Korean) at your post office
  • SOHO TRAVEL Room 201, 61 World Cup Buk-Ro 4 Gil (204-36 Dongkyo-Dong), Mapo-Gu ,Seoul  03993
    서울시 마포구 월드컵북로 4길 61번지 (동교동 204-36 ) 201호 소호트레블 (우)03993
  • Chinese Visa Please ignore the below mentioned visa application information on this page until Soho Travel updates. ( April 2nd 2021 )

    ( This page is only for American, Argentinian and Canadian applicants )     

     

  • To apply for a Chinese Visa, we need to  have your
  1. Original passport
    (*  passports must contain at least one unused visa page for the visa sticker  )
    ( * If you are using a new passport and there’s no entry stamp to Korea in your new passport, It is required to submit your old passport as well along with the new passport.)
    ( * Your passport must be valid for next 6 months )
  2. Entry Confirmation Paper ( that you got when you entered Korea if your last entry to Korea is in JAN 2018 or later ) * If you got an entry stamp on your passport when you came to Korea, You don’t have to submit this Entry Confirmation.
  3. 1 passport size photo
     ( It must be taken within 6 months / White Background only/
    3.5cm x 4.5cm /Facing directly forward / No glasses /Showing ears)
  4. 1 completed application form (Download 1)
  5. Original Alien Registration card (ARC)
    ** If you apply a visa to China through Soho Travel, you don’t need to submit the itinerary, flight ticket and hotel confirmation.

    Processing Fee ( L Visa – Multiple entry Tourist Visa )
  • ( Normal process/ 4 working days at the embassy ):
      • US Citizen/Argentinian: 240,000 won
        ( Multiple Entry Visa  / Visa validity – 10 years )
      • Canadian Citizen : 160,000 won
        (  Multiple Entry Visa /
        Visa will be valid until 6 months before the applicant’s passport expiration date. )
      • Brazilian : 225,000 won
        (  Multiple Entry Visa / Visa Validity – 5 years )
    • A 20,000won visa processing fee discount  (per person) is applied when you purchase your air ticket through Soho Travel
    • If your passport will be expired within 1 year, You will get a single entry visa to China.
  • ( Rush process/ 2 working days at the embassy ):
      • US Citizen/Argentinian: 280,000 won
        ( Multiple Entry Visa / Visa validity – 10 years )
      • Canadian Citizen : 200,000 won
        ( Multiple Entry Visa /
        Visa will be valid until 6 months before  the applicant’s passport expiration date. )
      • Brazilian : 265,000 won
        (  Multiple Entry Visa / Visa Validity – 5 years )
    • A 20,000won visa processing fee discount  (per person) is applied when you purchase your air ticket through Soho Travel.
    • If your passport will be expired within 1 year, You will get a single entry visa to China.

You can mail these documents to Soho Travel by registered mail (익일특급) from any post office near you

or you can come  to our office to drop them off in person

 

My office address:

SOHO TRAVEL Room 201, 61 World Cup Buk-Ro 4 Gil (204-36 Dongkyo-Dong), Mapo-Gu ,Seoul  03993
서울시 마포구 월드컵북로 4길 61번지 (동교동 204-36 ) 201호 소호트레블 (우)03993

My office is located at Hongik University Station ? line 2. exit 2.

If you mail the document to our office,
Please transfer the money from your account to the following bank account  :

KB ( Bank code 04 / Kook Min Bank )

479001-01-184821

Jeong Jong Ho SOHO TRAVEL

or

 

NH (Nonghyup )

301-0118-6764-11

Jeong Jongho (Soho Travel)

or

 

KEB HANA Bank

771-910018-37104

Jeong Jongho (Soho Travel)