Choose the combination of entry type and processing speed that best matches your traveler's needs.
| Entry type | Processing | Consular | Service | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Validity: 10 years | Normal | $185.00 | $250.00 | $435.00 |
Price may vary depending on place of residency. For more information, please call (202) 745-3815.
Review the documentation your traveler needs to gather before submitting their visa request. Requirements can vary by entry type, processing speed, and traveler profile.
COVA Visa Application
You will need to submit a completed, online visa application form.
Passport
Please submit your valid and signed passport with a minimum validity of greater than six months and a blank visa page. If additional pages are needed or if your passport needs to be renewed, please visit our passports section.
Supporting Documents
- Copy of AVAS appointment: Once you've completed the Chinese Online Visa Application (COVA) and make appointment, please print a copy for submission when your visa application from is completed)
- A Business Letter of Invitation From the host in China, with personal information of the invitee: name, gender, date of birth, passport number, etc., With information about the invitee’s visit to China: reason for coming to China, date of arrival and departure, place of visit, relationship with the inviting unit or inviter, who will pay for the travel, etc. inviting party information: inviting party name, address, telephone number, official seal, legal representative or inviter’s signature, date, etc. (the information must be included in the text of the invitation letter)
- A Business Letter From applicant’s employer with full details of the visit, contact information in China, dates of travel and financial guarantees.
- Photocopy of the latest Chinese visa Or the Chinese residence permit issued. If you were issued a visa previously with a multiple-entry 10-year visa is in your old passport, (if any) + old passport if visa is valid, please provide a copy of the visa.
- A copy of proof of Residence (e.g., driver’s license, utility bill, bank bill)
- A completed Where You Stay Form, a handwritten signature is required.
- Copy of flight itinerary
- Copy of hotel reservation
- Copy of driver's license for proof of residency.
- If the applicant's name has been changed, and it is the first time to apply for a Chinese visa after the name change, a photocopy of the name change document is required.
- Photocopy of the bio-page of the passport.
Photograph
Modified Requirement for China Visa Photo – Please read carefully!
One most recent passport-style photograph (2x2) with light background. If you wear glasses, please make sure there is no glare on the lenses in the photograph. Homemade photos are not acceptable.
One most recent passport-style photograph (2x2) with light background. If you wear glasses, please make sure there is no glare on the lenses in the photograph. Homemade photos are not acceptable.
Use these forms and external links to complete visa applications or provide travelers with destination-specific paperwork.