Amy Patterson
The members of Get My Passports helped me through the trial of getting a Visa to China when I was about to give up.
Jul 15, 2026·Verified
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Need a China visa fast? Here is how expedited (rush) China visa processing really works, what the consulates’ express option does, our Rush service, and realistic timelines — no empty guarantees.
Need a China visa fast? Here is how expedited (rush) China visa processing really works, what the consulates’ express option does, our Rush service, and realistic timelines — no empty guarantees.
Need a China visa fast? Here is how expedited (rush) China visa processing really works, what the consulates’ express option does, our Rush service, and realistic timelines — no empty guarantees.

Booked a last-minute trip to China? A visa doesn't have to blow up your timeline — but "expedited" means something specific, and it's worth understanding what actually speeds things up (and what no honest service can promise). Here's how rush China visa processing really works, our Rush option, and realistic timelines.
Once your application is physically submitted at the consulate, processing usually takes a few business days, and several consulates offer an express option that's faster still, for an added government fee. The catch: the consulate sets and controls those times, and no one can guarantee them. The part that's actually in play — and where most of the real delay hides — is everything before submission: completing the online COVA application correctly, getting the photo and documents right, and physically getting your passport to the consulate that serves your state. That's the part a good service eliminates.
When the clock is the whole problem, who you work with matters more than ever. See how to choose the best China visa service — including what a rush timeline realistically looks like.
There are two levers, and only one is truly yours to pull:
The fastest way to lose days on a rush application is a rejected document — if your trip needs one, get the China visa invitation letter right the first time.
The consulate's own express processing — offered at some consulates for an extra fee. We request it where it's available.
How fast your side moves — preparation, review, and getting the passport submitted. This is where days are won or lost, and it's the part we control completely.
We can't speed up the consulate's internal clock, and we won't pretend to. What Rush does is make sure nothing waits on our end.
Every China visa we handle comes in two speeds:
Regular — $199 (Drop-Off) / $299 (Full-Service) service fee; $399 / $499 all-in including the $140 government fee and FedEx both ways.
Rush — immediate preparation, your application jumps to the front of our queue with same-day submission, and the consulate's express processing is requested where available. Rush adds $75–$150 to the service fee — from $474 (Drop-Off) / $649 (Full-Service), all-in.
You'll see the exact price for each speed when you choose your options — start your application to see live pricing for your travel dates.
Rush earns its cost when the calendar is tight: a last-minute business trip, a family event you just found out about, or a departure that's closer than the regular timeline comfortably allows. If you have a few weeks, regular service is usually plenty. If you have days, Rush buys back every hour that would otherwise be lost to preparation and shipping.
No speed tier can outrun a broken application. The things that stall even urgent cases:
An expired COVA confirmation (it has to be printed the day of submission)
A photo that gets rejected at the window
An application sent to the wrong consulate for your state
A passport too close to expiring (you need at least six months of validity and a blank visa page)
This is exactly why we review every application before it's submitted — catching one of these is often worth more days than any express fee.
For a true emergency — a death or serious illness in the family — consulates can sometimes accommodate urgent cases on a discretionary basis, and the required paperwork is different. If that's your situation, don't use the form — call us at (708) 360-7277 and we'll talk through the fastest realistic path for your circumstances.
Tell us your travel dates and we'll show you exactly what's possible. Start your China visa application, or see all China visa options by state. New to the process? Our China visa COVA guide walks through every step.
Get My Passports is a private company that provides China visa application assistance. We're not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency, and we cannot guarantee any processing time or approval — those are determined solely by the Chinese consulate. "Express" processing is a consulate option we request where available; it is not a promise. Prices reflect 2026 and can change.
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Prefer not to deal with it?
We’ll submit it in person for you.
You mail us your passport. We handle the consulate submission and ship it back tracked.
Start my visaCall (708) 360-7277Real people in Chicago · Mon–Fri 8:30–5
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Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
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The members of Get My Passports helped me through the trial of getting a Visa to China when I was about to give up.
Get My Passports did what they said they would - exceptionally quick way to get your passport renewed!! Great Job!!
Customer service is courteous. Processing a passport is much better than with other embassies I have dealt with, from filling out the application form to the delivery of our passports. I highly recommend them.
The entire process took under a week and the Get My Passports team did an excellent job of keeping me updated on the status at every stage.
I used Get My Passports to get our China Visa. They were very professional, and answered all our questions in a timely manner. The whole process took less than a month. I would definitely use their services again in the future
I highly recommend "Get My Passports". They are professional and excellent in keeping me informed throughout the whole process. I received my passport as promised. Actually earlier! Great Job!
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Smooth process, no problems, good communications, speedy return.
Shelby was great! She walked me through the process for the Visa I needed. I was kept informed when my passport was received. Everything came back to me within two weeks.
Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
One of the best in the best industry. Fast, communicative and friendly staff. Highly recommended!
They were the best! They kept me updated on each step. I highly recommend them!!! Thank you.
Great service. Kept us updated on every status change.
Smooth process, no problems, good communications, speedy return.
Shelby was great! She walked me through the process for the Visa I needed. I was kept informed when my passport was received. Everything came back to me within two weeks.
Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
One of the best in the best industry. Fast, communicative and friendly staff. Highly recommended!
They were the best! They kept me updated on each step. I highly recommend them!!! Thank you.
The members of Get My Passports helped me through the trial of getting a Visa to China when I was about to give up.
Get My Passports did what they said they would - exceptionally quick way to get your passport renewed!! Great Job!!
Customer service is courteous. Processing a passport is much better than with other embassies I have dealt with, from filling out the application form to the delivery of our passports. I highly recommend them.
The entire process took under a week and the Get My Passports team did an excellent job of keeping me updated on the status at every stage.
I used Get My Passports to get our China Visa. They were very professional, and answered all our questions in a timely manner. The whole process took less than a month. I would definitely use their services again in the future
I highly recommend "Get My Passports". They are professional and excellent in keeping me informed throughout the whole process. I received my passport as promised. Actually earlier! Great Job!
Great service. Kept us updated on every status change.
Smooth process, no problems, good communications, speedy return.
Shelby was great! She walked me through the process for the Visa I needed. I was kept informed when my passport was received. Everything came back to me within two weeks.
Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
One of the best in the best industry. Fast, communicative and friendly staff. Highly recommended!
They were the best! They kept me updated on each step. I highly recommend them!!! Thank you.
The members of Get My Passports helped me through the trial of getting a Visa to China when I was about to give up.
Get My Passports did what they said they would - exceptionally quick way to get your passport renewed!! Great Job!!
Customer service is courteous. Processing a passport is much better than with other embassies I have dealt with, from filling out the application form to the delivery of our passports. I highly recommend them.
The entire process took under a week and the Get My Passports team did an excellent job of keeping me updated on the status at every stage.
I used Get My Passports to get our China Visa. They were very professional, and answered all our questions in a timely manner. The whole process took less than a month. I would definitely use their services again in the future
I highly recommend "Get My Passports". They are professional and excellent in keeping me informed throughout the whole process. I received my passport as promised. Actually earlier! Great Job!
The members of Get My Passports helped me through the trial of getting a Visa to China when I was about to give up.
Get My Passports did what they said they would - exceptionally quick way to get your passport renewed!! Great Job!!
Customer service is courteous. Processing a passport is much better than with other embassies I have dealt with, from filling out the application form to the delivery of our passports. I highly recommend them.
The entire process took under a week and the Get My Passports team did an excellent job of keeping me updated on the status at every stage.
I used Get My Passports to get our China Visa. They were very professional, and answered all our questions in a timely manner. The whole process took less than a month. I would definitely use their services again in the future
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Smooth process, no problems, good communications, speedy return.
Shelby was great! She walked me through the process for the Visa I needed. I was kept informed when my passport was received. Everything came back to me within two weeks.
Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
One of the best in the best industry. Fast, communicative and friendly staff. Highly recommended!
They were the best! They kept me updated on each step. I highly recommend them!!! Thank you.
The members of Get My Passports helped me through the trial of getting a Visa to China when I was about to give up.
Get My Passports did what they said they would - exceptionally quick way to get your passport renewed!! Great Job!!
Customer service is courteous. Processing a passport is much better than with other embassies I have dealt with, from filling out the application form to the delivery of our passports. I highly recommend them.
The entire process took under a week and the Get My Passports team did an excellent job of keeping me updated on the status at every stage.
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Smooth process, no problems, good communications, speedy return.
Shelby was great! She walked me through the process for the Visa I needed. I was kept informed when my passport was received. Everything came back to me within two weeks.
Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
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Smooth process, no problems, good communications, speedy return.
Shelby was great! She walked me through the process for the Visa I needed. I was kept informed when my passport was received. Everything came back to me within two weeks.
Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
One of the best in the best industry. Fast, communicative and friendly staff. Highly recommended!
They were the best! They kept me updated on each step. I highly recommend them!!! Thank you.
The members of Get My Passports helped me through the trial of getting a Visa to China when I was about to give up.
Get My Passports did what they said they would - exceptionally quick way to get your passport renewed!! Great Job!!
Customer service is courteous. Processing a passport is much better than with other embassies I have dealt with, from filling out the application form to the delivery of our passports. I highly recommend them.
The entire process took under a week and the Get My Passports team did an excellent job of keeping me updated on the status at every stage.
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Smooth process, no problems, good communications, speedy return.
Shelby was great! She walked me through the process for the Visa I needed. I was kept informed when my passport was received. Everything came back to me within two weeks.
Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
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They were the best! They kept me updated on each step. I highly recommend them!!! Thank you.
The members of Get My Passports helped me through the trial of getting a Visa to China when I was about to give up.
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Customer service is courteous. Processing a passport is much better than with other embassies I have dealt with, from filling out the application form to the delivery of our passports. I highly recommend them.
The entire process took under a week and the Get My Passports team did an excellent job of keeping me updated on the status at every stage.
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I highly recommend "Get My Passports". They are professional and excellent in keeping me informed throughout the whole process. I received my passport as promised. Actually earlier! Great Job!
The members of Get My Passports helped me through the trial of getting a Visa to China when I was about to give up.
Get My Passports did what they said they would - exceptionally quick way to get your passport renewed!! Great Job!!
Customer service is courteous. Processing a passport is much better than with other embassies I have dealt with, from filling out the application form to the delivery of our passports. I highly recommend them.
The entire process took under a week and the Get My Passports team did an excellent job of keeping me updated on the status at every stage.
I used Get My Passports to get our China Visa. They were very professional, and answered all our questions in a timely manner. The whole process took less than a month. I would definitely use their services again in the future
I highly recommend "Get My Passports". They are professional and excellent in keeping me informed throughout the whole process. I received my passport as promised. Actually earlier! Great Job!
Great service. Kept us updated on every status change.
Smooth process, no problems, good communications, speedy return.
Shelby was great! She walked me through the process for the Visa I needed. I was kept informed when my passport was received. Everything came back to me within two weeks.
Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
One of the best in the best industry. Fast, communicative and friendly staff. Highly recommended!
They were the best! They kept me updated on each step. I highly recommend them!!! Thank you.
The members of Get My Passports helped me through the trial of getting a Visa to China when I was about to give up.
Get My Passports did what they said they would - exceptionally quick way to get your passport renewed!! Great Job!!
Customer service is courteous. Processing a passport is much better than with other embassies I have dealt with, from filling out the application form to the delivery of our passports. I highly recommend them.
The entire process took under a week and the Get My Passports team did an excellent job of keeping me updated on the status at every stage.
I used Get My Passports to get our China Visa. They were very professional, and answered all our questions in a timely manner. The whole process took less than a month. I would definitely use their services again in the future
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Smooth process, no problems, good communications, speedy return.
Shelby was great! She walked me through the process for the Visa I needed. I was kept informed when my passport was received. Everything came back to me within two weeks.
Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
One of the best in the best industry. Fast, communicative and friendly staff. Highly recommended!
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Great service. Kept us updated on every status change.
Smooth process, no problems, good communications, speedy return.
Shelby was great! She walked me through the process for the Visa I needed. I was kept informed when my passport was received. Everything came back to me within two weeks.
Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
One of the best in the best industry. Fast, communicative and friendly staff. Highly recommended!
They were the best! They kept me updated on each step. I highly recommend them!!! Thank you.
The members of Get My Passports helped me through the trial of getting a Visa to China when I was about to give up.
Get My Passports did what they said they would - exceptionally quick way to get your passport renewed!! Great Job!!
Customer service is courteous. Processing a passport is much better than with other embassies I have dealt with, from filling out the application form to the delivery of our passports. I highly recommend them.
The entire process took under a week and the Get My Passports team did an excellent job of keeping me updated on the status at every stage.
I used Get My Passports to get our China Visa. They were very professional, and answered all our questions in a timely manner. The whole process took less than a month. I would definitely use their services again in the future
I highly recommend "Get My Passports". They are professional and excellent in keeping me informed throughout the whole process. I received my passport as promised. Actually earlier! Great Job!
Great service. Kept us updated on every status change.
Smooth process, no problems, good communications, speedy return.
Shelby was great! She walked me through the process for the Visa I needed. I was kept informed when my passport was received. Everything came back to me within two weeks.
Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
One of the best in the best industry. Fast, communicative and friendly staff. Highly recommended!
They were the best! They kept me updated on each step. I highly recommend them!!! Thank you.
The members of Get My Passports helped me through the trial of getting a Visa to China when I was about to give up.
Get My Passports did what they said they would - exceptionally quick way to get your passport renewed!! Great Job!!
Customer service is courteous. Processing a passport is much better than with other embassies I have dealt with, from filling out the application form to the delivery of our passports. I highly recommend them.
The entire process took under a week and the Get My Passports team did an excellent job of keeping me updated on the status at every stage.
I used Get My Passports to get our China Visa. They were very professional, and answered all our questions in a timely manner. The whole process took less than a month. I would definitely use their services again in the future
I highly recommend "Get My Passports". They are professional and excellent in keeping me informed throughout the whole process. I received my passport as promised. Actually earlier! Great Job!
The members of Get My Passports helped me through the trial of getting a Visa to China when I was about to give up.
Get My Passports did what they said they would - exceptionally quick way to get your passport renewed!! Great Job!!
Customer service is courteous. Processing a passport is much better than with other embassies I have dealt with, from filling out the application form to the delivery of our passports. I highly recommend them.
The entire process took under a week and the Get My Passports team did an excellent job of keeping me updated on the status at every stage.
I used Get My Passports to get our China Visa. They were very professional, and answered all our questions in a timely manner. The whole process took less than a month. I would definitely use their services again in the future
I highly recommend "Get My Passports". They are professional and excellent in keeping me informed throughout the whole process. I received my passport as promised. Actually earlier! Great Job!
Great service. Kept us updated on every status change.
Smooth process, no problems, good communications, speedy return.
Shelby was great! She walked me through the process for the Visa I needed. I was kept informed when my passport was received. Everything came back to me within two weeks.
Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
One of the best in the best industry. Fast, communicative and friendly staff. Highly recommended!
They were the best! They kept me updated on each step. I highly recommend them!!! Thank you.
The members of Get My Passports helped me through the trial of getting a Visa to China when I was about to give up.
Get My Passports did what they said they would - exceptionally quick way to get your passport renewed!! Great Job!!
Customer service is courteous. Processing a passport is much better than with other embassies I have dealt with, from filling out the application form to the delivery of our passports. I highly recommend them.
The entire process took under a week and the Get My Passports team did an excellent job of keeping me updated on the status at every stage.
I used Get My Passports to get our China Visa. They were very professional, and answered all our questions in a timely manner. The whole process took less than a month. I would definitely use their services again in the future
I highly recommend "Get My Passports". They are professional and excellent in keeping me informed throughout the whole process. I received my passport as promised. Actually earlier! Great Job!
Great service. Kept us updated on every status change.
Smooth process, no problems, good communications, speedy return.
Shelby was great! She walked me through the process for the Visa I needed. I was kept informed when my passport was received. Everything came back to me within two weeks.
Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
One of the best in the best industry. Fast, communicative and friendly staff. Highly recommended!
They were the best! They kept me updated on each step. I highly recommend them!!! Thank you.
Great service. Kept us updated on every status change.
Smooth process, no problems, good communications, speedy return.
Shelby was great! She walked me through the process for the Visa I needed. I was kept informed when my passport was received. Everything came back to me within two weeks.
Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
One of the best in the best industry. Fast, communicative and friendly staff. Highly recommended!
They were the best! They kept me updated on each step. I highly recommend them!!! Thank you.
The members of Get My Passports helped me through the trial of getting a Visa to China when I was about to give up.
Get My Passports did what they said they would - exceptionally quick way to get your passport renewed!! Great Job!!
Customer service is courteous. Processing a passport is much better than with other embassies I have dealt with, from filling out the application form to the delivery of our passports. I highly recommend them.
The entire process took under a week and the Get My Passports team did an excellent job of keeping me updated on the status at every stage.
I used Get My Passports to get our China Visa. They were very professional, and answered all our questions in a timely manner. The whole process took less than a month. I would definitely use their services again in the future
I highly recommend "Get My Passports". They are professional and excellent in keeping me informed throughout the whole process. I received my passport as promised. Actually earlier! Great Job!
Great service. Kept us updated on every status change.
Smooth process, no problems, good communications, speedy return.
Shelby was great! She walked me through the process for the Visa I needed. I was kept informed when my passport was received. Everything came back to me within two weeks.
Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
One of the best in the best industry. Fast, communicative and friendly staff. Highly recommended!
They were the best! They kept me updated on each step. I highly recommend them!!! Thank you.
The members of Get My Passports helped me through the trial of getting a Visa to China when I was about to give up.
Get My Passports did what they said they would - exceptionally quick way to get your passport renewed!! Great Job!!
Customer service is courteous. Processing a passport is much better than with other embassies I have dealt with, from filling out the application form to the delivery of our passports. I highly recommend them.
The entire process took under a week and the Get My Passports team did an excellent job of keeping me updated on the status at every stage.
I used Get My Passports to get our China Visa. They were very professional, and answered all our questions in a timely manner. The whole process took less than a month. I would definitely use their services again in the future
I highly recommend "Get My Passports". They are professional and excellent in keeping me informed throughout the whole process. I received my passport as promised. Actually earlier! Great Job!