Hello, if I need to get tourist visa for my family of 4, including one senior, do I need to physically bring them all to the NYC office? Or can I bring all their documents for my family and apply? Thanks.

As long as everyone involved is not holding a Chinese passport or was born in China, you don't have to bring anyone, none of you have to show up. And if you got a kid born in China in your case, you need to bring all immediate family members even if they are not going to China.

Carlos, if you stay inside the airport you do not need one.

I’m citizen of United States, I would like to know if I need a transit visa to stay 2 hours on Beijing airport?