China Consulate will Reopen following crash

According to the China Consulate website, their Visa Office will reopen on October 12, 2023. They had previously been closed after a car crashed into the building. For any additional queiries or questions, call (415)693-0330 or email prc@visanetwork.com Visa Network...

China Consulate is Now Open

Overview: The China consulate now requires documents to be submitted directly. Previously mail-in was the only option. Now that the Consulate is open for submittals, processing time is significantly faster (Currently 2+ weeks). That said, people are required to wait...

Government Raises Passport Fees

Effective Dec. 27th Passport Fees will increase from 170 to 200 for adults and from 140 to 160 for minors. This is most likely due to the new Passports being issued. Call The Next Generation Passport, there’s now a polycarbonate data page, laser inscriptions,...

Chinese residence permits now allow entry into China

Effective from 28 September 2020: foreign nationals holding valid Chinese residence permits for work, personal matters and reunion are allowed to enter China with no need for applying for new visas. If the above three categories of residence permits held by foreign...

Russia Visa additional requriements

Valid Russian visa must clearly state that purpose of visit is technical service. In addition to this, the inviting organization must contact the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs and get instruction how to add the traveler’s name to the customs list at the border...

New Office Hours by appointment only

Current Visa Network Office hours- by appointment only. We are providing support via phone and email during normal business hours (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, pacific time). However, in the event that you need to visit us please be advised that wearing a face mask will be...