Choose the combination of entry type and processing speed that best matches your traveler's needs.
| Entry type | Processing | Consular | Service | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Validity: 12 months | 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 complete the COVA (Chinese Online Visa Application), and a copy of the application and confirmation page is required for the Appointment for Visa Application Submission, also known as AVAS.
Appointment for Visa Application Submission (AVAS)
No details provided for this requirement yet.
Valid 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 page.
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 copy of proof of Residence (e.g., driver’s license, utility bill, bank bill)
- A completed Where You Stay Form, Please Download and complete, a handwritten signature is required.
- Copy of flight itinerary
- Copy of hotel reservation
- 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.
Use these forms and external links to complete visa applications or provide travelers with destination-specific paperwork.