Weekday travel
Applicants in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and other communities may face weekday travel and on-site waiting.
SC · Mid-Atlantic
South Carolina applicants can skipthe repeat consulate trips.
South Carolina applicants can choose China visa consulate drop-off, passport pick-up, and tracked return shipping. See the jurisdiction, CEV service-office route, current service fees, and shipping requirements.
Applicant locationCharleston, SC
CEV service officeWashington, DC mailing office
Usual jurisdictionChinese Embassy in Washington, DC
Jurisdiction source: Chinese Embassy jurisdiction announcement · The current online-review result controls the final location.
The real cost for local applicants
For South Carolina applicants, the form is often not the exhausting part.
Physical documents still matter
After online review, printed forms, signatures, photos, the original passport, and supporting documents still face physical checks.
Collection is a second task
Submission and collection are usually separate handoffs; pick-up service removes the repeat trip.
Originals need a visible route
Purchased shipping uses tracking, while purchased CEV handoffs are recorded in the order timeline.
Standard service options
South Carolina applicants can choose only the handoff they need.
Service fees are fixed and visible; shipping is separate unless the chosen plan already includes it, and official fees are shown separately.
Drop-Off Only
USD 39.00For South Carolina applicants whose online form and document packet are ready but who do not want to make the consulate trip.
Includes one in-person consular drop-off. Inbound postage and official fees are separate.
Choose Drop-Off →Pick-Up Only
USD 39.00For South Carolina applicants who submitted in person but do not want to make a second trip for collection.
Includes one consular pick-up and return-package preparation. Return postage is separate.
Choose Pick-Up →Drop-Off + Pick-Up
USD 78.00For South Carolina applicants who want CEV to handle both physical consulate visits.
Includes both per-applicant service fees. Carrier postage and official consular fees are separate.
Choose Both →Or choose a VIP plan
VIP Full Service
USD 395.00A dedicated specialist prepares your forms, reviews your materials, processes your photo, and coordinates consular drop-off and pick-up.
Includes one-by-one follow-up, form preparation, human review, visa photo processing, and consular handoff. Official consular fees and shipping are charged separately.
Start an order →VIP Overnight All-In
USD 595.00Everything in VIP Full Service, plus tracked Overnight shipping to CEV and tracked Overnight return shipping.
Includes both inbound and return Overnight shipping labels with tracking. Official consular fees remain separate. Coverage is subject to the carrier service area and accepted address.
Start an order →Three-step handoff
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Confirm the route before sending originals.
Choose service and confirm the office
Choose drop-off, pick-up, or both. CEV confirms the office from South Carolina residence and the online result.
Ship from the current checklist
Buy a label and ship only after the complete receiving address is confirmed; do not use an old address or unconfirmed walk-in point.
Complete the purchased handoff
CEV updates the purchased drop-off or pick-up status; selected return shipping is then tracked by the carrier.
Serving major South Carolina cities without implying a local storefront.
Supporting Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and other South Carolina communities. Shipping is quoted from the complete address; linked cities have distinct, verifiable handoff guidance.
Charleston, SCColumbia, SCGreenville, SC
Questions before ordering
Five things South Carolina applicants should confirm first.
Which Chinese consular office usually handles South Carolina applications?
South Carolina applications are generally handled through the Chinese Embassy in Washington, DC. CEV references current jurisdiction information and confirms the final submission location from the new COVA online-review result.
Does CEV have a storefront in South Carolina?
This page means CEV serves South Carolina; it does not promise a local storefront. Materials are generally logged and routed through Washington, DC mailing office. The complete address and any appointment availability are confirmed in the order.
Can a South Carolina applicant purchase only drop-off or only pick-up?
Yes. Drop-off and pick-up are priced separately per applicant, and they can also be selected together. Postage, official consular fees, and optional services are separate.
Can a South Carolina applicant use Ground shipping for a passport?
Ground is not a supported CEV passport-shipping option. Use a tracked expedited service offered at checkout. The quote is calculated from the actual South Carolina origin address, ship date, envelope, and speed.
Does purchasing CEV service guarantee visa approval?
No. CEV is an independent provider responsible for purchased handoff, drop-off, pick-up, and return coordination. Acceptance, processing time, and the visa decision remain with the responsible Chinese consular office.
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You do not have to make two consulate trips from South Carolina.
Choose the physical handoff you need; the complete route and price are confirmed before purchase.
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Thoughtful service, every step of the way.With standard consular processing, Drop-off is USD 39.00, Pick-up is USD 39.00, and both are USD 78.00 per applicant. With express consular processing, Drop-off is USD 49.00, Pick-up is USD 49.00, and both are USD 98.00 per applicant. VIP prices are the same for standard and express processing. Consular express processing is not a CEV completion-time promise. Prices are in USD per applicant. Carrier postage is separate unless the chosen plan already includes it; official fees and optional services are separate. Confirm the current selection and total before checkout.