Received my visa a week after I had this company completed the paperwork The online website for the application did not work This business is located on the same floor as the Chinese Embassy in Los Angeles read more

Don't use this service. it's a waste of time and money. it's honestly better to just use AI to guide you through the application directly with the consulate. they not only have not provided any value, but have been a net negative on my application process. most of the agents who work here are not helpful, give you conflicting information as to what to do, and are generally rude. please just use a different service or do the application yourself read more

For the week leading up to this, CVSC seemed to be handling my documents quickly and answering my questions whenever I called. However, now that they have sent me documents with a FedEx code to sign and send in, and there appear to be missing documents, I'm not certain what to do, and after six phone calls, I cannot get through to a real person. The recording keeps sending me back to the website to check on the status of my paperwork! This is very frustrating because I have tickets to go to China in less than three weeks. read more

Very fast and easy to work with! No stress at all for the process of getting a visa for my husband, baby and I. Communication was great as we were notified during the process of completion or any additional documents needed. read more

Scam Alert I was not able to open an account using the Chinese Consulate website so I hired China visa service center. I applied way ahead of time. I carefully read their instructions. Every day they come up with a new requirement/document they need for processing. When I call they say that the "Chinese Consulate" has new requirements or the documentation is illegible. They also told me that processing time in Los Angeles is 2 weeks. But the Chinese Consulate posted a processing time of 4 business days. I did not pay for "rush" processing because I started with plenty of time. It looks like their scam is to run the clock to get the extra $235. Or they took the initial fee and will not get me a visa. Or they are stealing my information. Their phone ringtone is not a US ringtone. read more

Their customer service representative Queenie booked me a non-existent appointment. I showed up for my "appointment" and there was no one on site and no one aware of my appointment. It was a waste of time and money. This building also offers no validation, so we paid $15 for nothing. Please be aware of this company. There is no direct line (phone number) for the office as well, which made things worse. read more

The phone number listed in their website and here is not correct - it is for another company. Also, when the information input to their website cannot be changed after submit. Also, the price for premium service is too high - $540.00. It does not let you know the price, but after you select it, you are not able to change. Bad website design. read more

terrible experience. through 5 separate phone calls I could not schedule an appointment. went to the listed address in LA and it was wrong, a completely different business was there. Was unable to even drop off documents after trying for 2 days. read more

Completely incompetent. Website description is entirely false, no drop off service available, extremely rude receptionist claimed that the office works "by appointment only", and there's no way to book an appointment via phone with two people calling for 30 mins and no answer. No option to book "appointment" on website, since website claims the pickup slip just needed to be drop off. Save your time with the LA office at least! If we could leave 0 stars we would. read more

Post-COVID service quality has gone down significantly. I checked reviews here before deciding to order. Not worth the $120/application service fee!! Submitted an application and FedEx confirmed delivery several days ago. General service center line is not helpful, and keeps telling me to call back and extends the window of when they need to process received documents (from 1hr, to 24hrs, to 48hrs... etc). Impossible to get a hold of anyone actually in LA, or know if anyone is even there looking at the files. Getting to a point where I may just need my documents back and go to the LA embassy myself. This added unnecessary time and stress to the visa application process. read more

China Visa Service Center - Note the "one hour" email receipt reference - now being told it will be 24hrs, and then 48hrs, and then who knows how long - Passport & Visa Services Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Pretty straight to the point and quick service. I would recommend if you do not want to go wait in the embassy which I also went into the first day. I didn't have a few forms and was told I will need them in order to get approved. Then I walked to the embassy and then there were a TON of people there. There was a queue board but some people just don't follow directions and I see a lot of people cutting each other. Then the pick up line itself was terrible. Based off of what I observed I decided to use CVSC because I didn't want to deal with all that mess. The staff at the embassy isn't too friendly either so that didn't help. This service is great for people who don't want to deal with the crowds. I really hate crowds and having to wait didn't seem appealing to me. The service fee was $99 but they answered all questions and also told me when I can expect it to be ready. I also received a call on the day of that it's ready. I got the 10 year Visa so if you slice it that way that service fee is not terrible at all. I would recommend using them and save yourself the headache of the lines and unfriendly staff at the embassy. I also liked the fact that they didn't charge me extra to make a copy (which I read at the embassy they charge everything). read more

I worked with the China Visa Service in Los Angeles and they were incredibly helpful in guiding me through the process of gathering my materials, correcting any issues, submitting my materials, and obtaining my visa. L.A. Operations Manager Carol Jones was especially helpful and personable in this process and gave me step-by-step guidance. I will definitely recommend this service to others and will use in the future. read more

I think a lot of the reviews here are meant for the consulate and not this service center because the description is very different from what you could expect. When I came, it's just one office with a few desk in one room. It's not the window or the DMV situation a lot of people mention. I think they are through and knowledgable with my interaction with them but I've done Chinese visa myself and have filled out my forms for many others even if I wasn't the one to help get it process by bring it in and I would go with them with a US passport. With the foreign passports, I think I would rather handle myself. read more

Recently I contacted the China Visa Service in Los Angeles, CA. I've worked with this agency prior to relocate abroad. One of their Customer Care Agents, Mr. Frank Quintana is wonderfully accommodating. Personable, knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend CVSC and encourage a call to set an appointment to see how they can meet your needs. Thanks. NCCooper read more

I arrived at 8:50 am and there was already a line outside like at the DMV. However, they are very efficient and I only waited about 20 minutes after they opened to see a clerk. Remember to grab a number as soon as you get last the security check (scanned bags and walk through a metal detector). The ticket machine is easy to miss since it's to the right of the security check. The clerks are very helpful and friendly! If you need to grab a document and come back within the hour, you don't need to grab another number- just wait for the same clerk behind the line and they'll help you ASAP. If you need to print documents, you can walk down the hall and pay ridiculous prices to have them printed for you but it's a good option if you're desperate. read more

I waited about 30 minutes for this place to be open! There was nothing to show when they would come back either! So inefficient. I drove all the way over too! To be honest, when I looked the place up, it was hard to find because it lead me on the other side of the building. I thought that they would be able to completely assist me with everything at the visa service center. The guy working there was nice but I needed my visa done and he didn't provide printing services or anything. I literally wanted to give money to someone so they can do all the work for me, which was not the case. I took my business elsewhere. I went to Monterey Park instead. read more

This place is great! If you are heading to China, don't hesitate to use this service to save TIME and (perhaps more importantly), STRESS! Their services are fast and affordable! AND -- I got a multiple visa entry so I can come go in and out of China as many times as I desire for the next 10 years! They have a parking lot which is also less stress. They charge $4 for parking, but it beats trying to find street parking in the area. read more

If the LA CVSC office follows the directions, I received from the California Secretary of State (SOS) I will amend my review. I was truly surprised that CVSC was not aware there is SOS LA office that allows walk in to have Authentication Certificate (Apostille) in 3 days. It take 3 weeks if mailed to the SOS, which CVSC did. Hopefully, with Frank's help and Anthony's guidances on the matter they will get my document re-notarized near the SOS LA office and re submit the document per the instructions of the SOS officer who spoke with me. Sincerely, Mr. Strauch read more

After thorough research, I decided to use China Visa Service Center for my visa processing. Their website was easy to navigate and understand and the fees were reasonable. I had no trouble getting all the paperwork in order. I called them to make sure everything was correct and the individual helping me, Linda was very sweet and reassuring. They made it an easy going straight forward experience where they provide the direct phone numbers for each office on their website so I am dealing directly with staff and not stuck in some automated labyrinth. I shipped out all my documents and the very next day, I got an email saying everything had been submitted and when I should be expecting everything to be shipped back to me. I was going to call them on the day of shipment but I received an email letting me know that I should be expecting a delivery the next day and it had my tracking number so I could track it myself. I love how CVSC keeps you up-to-date on the status of your visa. I received my package and everything was in order. Great follow up as well as organized. For a task that initially seemed dauntingly stressful and full of hassle, China Visa Service Center made it a breeze. I'm glad I decided to use their service and will refer them to people I know who are looking for an easy way to take care of their visa needs. read more

I am proud to say I have been a CVSC customer for as long as I have been going to China. During that time I have also engaged their services for Visas for all of my employees, so it is safe to say that I have used them at least twenty times or more over the past eight years. Every time, the service has been great, fast, and hassle free. What more could I want? Even when my demands have been out of the ordinary, e.g. - picking up in person when I had originally asked them to mail the passports back, etc. They have always accommodated me with a smile. read more

I called this company multiple times for help processing my visa. Not only did they give me exemplary help with only minor spots of ignorance regarding my questions, they told me how to get my documentation processed while I faced a potential issue. They intricately understand the procedure of getting your Chinese visa, in particularly the idiosyncrasies of each local Consulate. At the end of this process they informed of their fees, and then when I balked at the charge, they told me how to get things processed in my own. Were I in a better financial situation I would've happily paid for their services; so I want to give my highest recommendation for the China Visa Services Center. They provide timely responses when you'll be hard-pressed to speak to the Consulate staff themselves due to the high number of customers they see each day at the Consulate. God bless you all at CVSC who assisted me. read more

I am from Hawaii and had this LA center do our visas. They were very thorough with what documents I needed and I received it back in a timely matter. Communication with the company was fast, easy, and straight to the point. The amount we paid for the services was a little pricey but with the amount of ease it took it was well worth it. I would recommend using this company if you want to get your visa for China. read more

I just received my approved visa today. I'm so appreciative of Ling and Frank for their help! I went to them last Tuesday. It was a very quick visit. Both of them were really nice and helpful. They took all my paperwork looked over it with me there so that nothing would be missing. I really appreciate the time and patience of looking over my paperwork. They told me that it wouldn't take that long to get my visa and they were right. I got my 8 days later. I'm leaving in two weeks and I checked off the last thing on my list. I totally recommend their services. Ling and Frank care about their customers. They make the visa process easy because you can go in person or mail your paperwork. Which is really nice because I had to drive from San Diego to LA. So they were able to send my paperwork back to me. Thanks again! Now I just have to pack for my trip. :) :) read more

I am so happy I found CVSC from Yelp. I have a friend who went to the Chinese Consulate herself to get visas and she warned me about her terrible experience. So I opted to look for a service and found CVSC. From beginning to end, Frank from CVSC kept me in the loop about my application. You can tell straight away that he is very experienced and once I dropped off my application, he was able to tell me what I needed and don't need to obtain the visas. Anyway, the process could not have been smoother. I was able to get the visa in about a week without the hassle of going down to the consulate, and that to me is worth it, particularly in this day and age where we are already short on time with the variety of responsibilities on our plate. read more

I came here to have them check the validity of my Chinese visa. It was a fairly easy question (for them) but they still took the time to explain to me in details how my visa worked and how to check it's validity. I can't tell anything about their full visa services but they proved to be detailed and kind with my short visit. read more

I used CVSC to apply for a tourist visa. I dropped off my passport and application in person. Their service from providing visa forms and instructions online, to submission, drop off and pick up was excellent. They check over your application and forms thoroughly while you are there to ensure everything is in order. I appreciated the simplicity and time-saving value with the assurance that everything was in order, especially for a first timer applying for a Chinese visa. I highly recommend using them if you do not want to go to the Embassy. read more

I was a little apprehensive at first because this was the first time. The info on the website was super simple to follow, which made the process very easy. I received correspondence through every step. Do recommend that you utilize their services. It can seem daunting, but the info provided and constant feedback made it a breeze. Very confirming when you receive your visa. Highly recommended read more

Well worth the time and $. Went yesterday to the China visa office and was overwhelmed at the mass of humanity and the crazy lines. I got a number and it was A124. They were on A12. No way I had time to wait for over 100 people ahead of me. The nice security officer told me that I should plan on a three hour wait to drop off the applications and ANOTHER three hours to pick up the visas! I would have had to essentially take 2 days off work since I work in West LA and the visa office is downtown. Frank was super fast and efficient. I showed up at 9:30, gave him my stuff and was out of there by 10 AM. They will ship the visas and passports back to us and we should be good to go on Monday. Will update if any problems arise, but so far so good!! read more

CVSC has helped me twice with a Chinese visa. The first time, I sent my documents in so they can submit it to the consulate for me. I didn't even have to contact them about the status because they sent me email updates so I knew exactly when I was supposed to get everything back. It all went according to plan. The second time I used them, I only called them for information because I was going to be in LA and had time to submit it at the Chinese Consulate myself. You'd think since I was going to the Consulate myself, she would try to avoid answering my questions but she was very helpful and I knew exactly what to do once I got to the consulate. The wait took a while but I knew what I was getting myself into. I would definitely use CVSC again. You can tell they care about the customer and the service is A+. read more

I cannot express enough how great Linda was in helping me get my visa - it took only a week and the process went without any hassles. Linda handled everything very professionally and it made the process simple and painless. The visa itself cost 140$. Should I ever go back to China again, I would definitely use CVSC again and would recommend them to anyone who's thinking of going. read more

Another visit to China means another visa to apply for... Luckily, I knew to turn to China Visa Service Center! I called the 800 number and was glad to know that Linda is still with the company but sad that she left the SF office. She was extremely helpful when I applied with her last time and I trust her with my passport. But she assured me that I would still be in good hands at the SF office. Even though she is in LA now, she continued to provide excellent customer service! Speaking to her was like reconnecting with an old friend. Is that weird? SF did a great job handling my visa. China Visa Service Center has definitely won over a faithful customer! I wrote a review for the San Francisco office back in 2013 but wanted to write one for Los Angeles too since Linda is there now. She is awesome! read more

Highly efficient w/ great communication along the way. Received visa faster than anticipated. Will definitely use again and recommend to others. read more

It seems they are more knowledgable than the customer service at the actual Chinese embassy. Frank was extremely helpful. In 2 minutes he answered all the questions very professionally and prompt. read more

called this place twice within a couple weeks time inquiring about a Chinese tourist visa. planned to fly there in about a month out of Honolulu and asked if I needed expedited service. the agent there said I had plenty of time and could send it regular service. I rushed it anyway and got my passport with visa back in a week! awesome service CVSC thank you! read more

I have used mychinavisa.com twice to process my Chinese visa. And it was affordable, and more importantly, fast. I didn't have to travel, nor enter an Embassy and play the waiting game. Their rates were quite affordable in comparison of time and travel. Whats more important is the fast responses in getting questions answered before making the purchase. Everyone always has specific and original questions. They are timely, and pleasant to deal with. I have been so happy with my two experiences, I finally had the opportunity to make a referral to another American coming to China to teach. I look forward to using mychinavisa.com again, next time I need to get a new visa from the USA. read more

CVSC and Ling were great! Since this was the first time I ever applied for a Visa for a trip, I was very nervous. My families passports just arrived and I have trip on the 10th. I dropped my paperwork and passports off on Tuesday and picked them up on Friday. The turn-around was very quick and Ling was extremely helpful. This was such a time saver! read more

Very pleased with their professionalism, my case was a headache but everything worked out in the end. I would definitely use their service again. read more

Frank is knowledgable, fast and efficient. Everything went according to my expectations; got my 10 year visa without any issues. Thanks Frank! read more

My sister used CVSC to apply for a residency card in China and was pleased with their service. I used CVSC and found them to be very helpful when a little snag came up with my tourist visa application. Frank explained the process and reassured me that the snag would not prevent me from getting a visa. He helped resolve the issue quickly and effectively. My boyfriend just bought a ticket to visit China as well and we are definitely using CVSC to apply for his visa. Thank you! read more

I usually go through the Houston office for all of my visa needs, which always provides me with the best service all around, but I guess now that the Los Angeles branch is open and closest to where I live, my visa application was sent here for processing. At first I wasn't sure if the service was going to be the same and was a bit afraid of any potential delays, but after speaking with Ling, I would come back here again for all my visa needs. She was very helpful and courteous. She answered all my questions and was able to get me what I needed with no problem. Overall, I am a happy customer and would definitely come back and would recommend them to my friends and family. read more