United States Tourist / Visiting Relatives and Friends / Business Visa (Hong Kong Application)

1.Key Features

▸ Suitable for tourism, family visits, and business activities.

▸ Application is accepted for applicants from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, as well as Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, currently residing in Hong Kong, or Macau, and holding a valid Local ID card, residence visa or residence card (with a validity period of over 6 months). (Applicants from other countries/regions, please place an order and explain your situation via email.)

▸ Visa validity: Typically 1–10 years (subject to consulate's actual issuance).

▸ Single stay duration: Typically up to 180 days (subject to consulate's actual issuance).

▸ Number of entries: Usually multiple entries (subject to consulate's actual issuance).

2.Required Documents

▸ Scanned copy of the passport's first page (passport must be valid for at least 6 months)

▸ Photo (51×51mm, white background, taken within the last 6 months, no glasses)

▸ Identification documents: Mainland China/Hong Kong/Macau applicants provide their ID cards; applicants of other nationalities provide their national ID card or a valid visa, temporary accommodation registration form, etc. from their country of residence (valid for over 6 months).

▸ DS-160 form

▸ Business invitation letter or family/friend invitation letter (required for business/family visit applications)

▸ Other related supporting documents (as notified by email)

3.Processing Timeline

▸ Processing time will begin once all documents are complete.

▸ The visa specialist will review and process the documents within 1–2 business days.

▸ Interview times will be subject to the consulate's official schedule.

▸ After the interview, visa processing will usually take approximately 5–7 business days.

▸ Closed on U.S. national holidays (delays may occur). Please contact our visa specialists for holiday inquiries.

4.Application Steps

▸ Place an order for visa services and complete the payment.

▸ Prepare materials according to the email instructions from the visa specialist and send them to the designated email address.

▸ The visa specialist will review the materials and schedule the interview.

▸ The applicant must attend the interview at the consulate with the required documents.

▸ After the visa is approved, collect the passport at the designated location with a valid ID, as per the email instructions.

5.Key Notes

▸ If the appointment needs to be rescheduled due to personal reasons after booking, a $15 fee will be charged for each reschedule; modifying the DS-160 form will incur a $30 fee.

▸ Applicants with a Mainland China passport approved for a 10-year visa must complete EVUS registration before entering the U.S. (separate purchase required). Please do not book flights in advance to avoid any loss.

▸ The U.S. and Canadian consulates share visa information; applicants must ensure their details match across both consulates.

▸ The consulate may conduct phone interviews, so please ensure the information is accurate, and the phone number is reachable and cooperative.

▸ The company and consulate have the right to request additional documents or suggest canceling the application, and applicants must cooperate in submitting the materials.

▸ Visa decisions are made by the consulate and are beyond our control.

6.Customer Support & Holidays

▸ Service hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00 (CST)

▸ We aim to respond within 12 hours

▸ Responses may be delayed during Chinese holidays

7.Refund Policy

▸ Non-refundable after consulate payment

▸ No refund for consulate rejections