Can't handle the workload Receptionist had be going in circle for an hour trying to reach someone. Unable to get through to customer service, so think about that before you rely on a visa for an important trip!

Total Scam Don't even try with CIBT. Like the other complaints here, I had given my credit card info. for help in securing a Chinese visa via the Chicago Chinese Consulate. CIBT never contacted me. Called the two different 800 numbers numerous times over several days; consistently placed on hold, then referred to voice mail informing me that voice mail was full. After 11 days, I emailed "support" to cancel. Someone from NY called the next day to convince me to stay with them. I insisted to cancel, then he stated that I would be charged a "$200 cancelation fee" - which was never mentioned on their website. I protested, but they immediately withdrew $200 from my credit card. Of course, I then had to apply for a replacement credit card causing me more time. CIBT is a scam and waste of time. Finally got my visa quickly thru another Chicago based visa services company with no problems, at no charge until they received my information, and at less than half the cost of CIBT would have charged. CIBT appears to a total scam operation.

I wish I read these reviews before I…n I wish I read these reviews before I started the China Visa process. My boss needed a business visa to China. We paid for the premium service, 450$. This has been a nightmare. The agent doesn’t respond to emails and forget about answering phone calls. Truly the most unprofessional service I have ever experienced. This company is the worst.. stay away!!

One of the most stressful experience of recent years Needed 4 different visas for a for a cruise. One came through in a few days. Two came over a month later. Didn't get the fourth visa at all. Over 30 emails trying to get them to submit my paperwork.Telephone reps don't know what is going on. Different advice depending on who you speak to. Email reps not much better. Wouldn't trust CITB to get my visas ever again.

Horrible Customer Support Customer support is almost non-existent! My visa application for China was in limbo for over a month! My email requests for support went unanswered. I had to call 5 different times to finally reach someone who could help figure out what was going on... Turns out, their online application portal was "not working properly", so I had to redo the application in PDF form. The total time, from my application and payment to receipt of my visa was almost 7 weeks!!! The turnaround time was advertised as 5-10 business days. For a service that cost over $900, this is completely unacceptable! Either find a different service or do it yourself.