IF you do not already have a passport, you MUST immediately apply for one and strongly consider a rush order. Please go to http://travel.state.gov/passport_1738.html for further information. This is your choice, however, so be sure you understand all U.S. government passport timeframes as you cannot go on this trip without a valid passport.

Remember, you will not be able to obtain a Chinese visa IF YOUR PASSPORT WILL NOT REMAIN VALID FOR 6 MONTHS FOLLOWING THE TRIP’S CONCLUSION.