People’s Republic of China (PRC) – Passport and Visa required
NOTE: If you apply for the Chinese visa, the applicant MUST be currently in the USA.
Effective March 15, 2023: Valid multi-year multi-entry visas issued before March 28, 2020 by the Chinese visa authorities resume function.
Visa Requirements:
Before your start completing the online COVA visa application form, it is very IMPORTANT that you read the instruction and follow it accordingly, please click here for the detailed instruction.
IMPORTANT NOTICE (Visa application Form PRE-CHECK: $50.00 fee) – this is a separate fee for the for the actual visa application.
When you complete the COVA Visa Form online, please “SAVE” the online visa application, DO NOT CLICK SUBMIT. PRINT completed draft visa application. Email us in advance the VISA APPLICATION NUMBER and PASSPORT BIO-PAGE. email address is: info@world-visa.com
| Visa | Visa Description | Required Documents | |
| Type | (include“A.Basic Documents”and“B.General Documents”) | ||
| A. | B. | ||
| Basic Documents | General Documents | ||
| M | Issued to those who intend to go to China for commercial and trade activities | Documents on the commercial activity issued by a trade partner in ChinaBusiness Letter from U.S. Company – information must be very detailed, please review the sample business letter | 1.Passport (The remaining validity must be more than 6 months with at least 1 blank visa page) |
| (Please refer to Annex 3 for the contents of the invitation letter) | 2.Photocopy of the bio-page of the passport | ||
| F | Issued to those who intend to go to China for exchanges, visits, study tours and other activities | 1. An invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China2. Business Letter from U.S. Company – information must be very detailed, please review the sample business letter | 3.COVA Visa Form. Please log on to https://cova.mfa.gov.cn to fill out the form online |
| (Please refer to Annex 3 for the contents of the invitation letter) | (Please follow Annex 1 “Important Tips for online COVA visa form filling”) | ||
| Z | Issued to those who intend to work in China | Notice for the Work Permit for Foreigners | 4.Photocopy of the latest Chinese visa or the Chinese residence permit |
| 5.Proof of Residence (eg, driver’s license, utility bill, bank bill) | |||
| S1 | Issued to those who intend to go to China to visit the foreigners working or studying in China to whom they are spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of 18 or parents-in-law, or to those who intend to go to China for other private affairs. The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days. | 1.An invitation letter from the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies) | 6.Where You Stay Form |
| (Please refer to Annex 2 for the contents of the invitation letter) | (Please see Annex 4, handwritten signature required) | ||
| 2.Photocopies of the inviting individual’s passport bio-page and and residence permit | 7.If the applicant is a foreigner in the US, they need to provide a photocopy of green card, visa, I20, or I94 to prove their legal residence in the US. | ||
| 3. Original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc) showing the relationship of immediate family members between applicants and inviting individual. | 8.If the applicant was of Chinese nationality, this application is the first Chinese visa application after naturalization in a foreign country, please provide 2 photocopies of the bio-page of the Chinese passport. In addition, the last physical Chinese passport is needed for the visa application. | ||
| *In case of other personal affairs, relevant supporting materials shall be provided upon request | 9.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. | ||
| S2 | Issued to those who intend to visit their family members who are foreigners working or studying in China, or to those who intend to go to China for other private matters. The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days. (“family members” refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law. | 1.An invitation letter from the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies). Please refer to Annex 2 for the contents of the invitation. | 10. For the visa application by a minor of Chinese origin born in the US, please follow the guidance. |
| 2.Photocopies of the inviting individual’s passport bio-page, residence permit or visa. | 11. One passport type photograph with clear or white background – visit this link for photo specification | ||
| 3.Photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc) showing the relationship of immediate family members between applicants and inviting individual. | 12. Travel the World Visas Service Order Form | ||
| *In case of other personal affairs, relevant supporting materials shall be provided upon request. | 13. Applicant’s Travel Records Form | ||
| Q1 | Issued to those who are family members of Chinese citizens or of foreigners with Chinese permanent residence and intend to go to China for family reunion, or to those who intend to go to China for the purpose of foster care. The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days. “Family members” refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law. | 1.An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China. | 14) Original plus 1 photocopy of the Marriage or Children’s Birth Certificate must be submitted as proof of relationship between applicant and the sponsor in China |
| (Please refer to Annex 2 for the contents of the invitation letter) | |||
| 2.Photocopies of Chinese ID (front and back) of the inviting individual; | |||
| Or photocopies of the bio-page of the foreigner’s passport and the permanent residence permit (front and back). | |||
| 3.Original and photocopy of certification showing the relationship of family members between applicant and inviting individual. (eg, marriage certificate, birth certificate) | |||
| Q2 | Issued to those who intend to visit their relatives who are Chinese citizens residing in China or foreigners with permanent residence in China. The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days. | 1.An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China; | |
| (Please refer to Annex 2 for the contents of the invitation letter) | |||
| 2.Photocopies of Chinese ID (front and back) of the inviting individual; Or photocopies of the bio-page of the foreigner’s passport and the permanent residence permit (front and back). | |||
| R | Issued to High-level talents | Confirmation Letter for High Level Foreign Talents | |
| C | Issued to Crew member | Guarantee Letter from transport company | |
| X1 | Issued to those who intend to study in China for a period of more than 180 days. | 1.Original and photocopy of the Admission Letter issued by a school or other entities in China. | |
| 2. Original and photocopy of ”Visa Application for Study in China” (Form JW201 or Form JW202). | |||
| X2 | Issued to those who intend to study in China for a period of no more than 180 days. | Original and photocopy of Admission Notice issued by a school or other entities in China. | |
| D | Issued to those who intend to reside in China permanently. | The original and photocopy of the Confirmation Form for Foreigner’s Permanent Residence Status | |
| G | Issued to those who intend to transit through China. | An onward air (train or ship) ticket with confirmed date and seat to the destination country or region. | |
| L | Issued to those who intend to go to China for tourism | Round-trip air tickets and hotel orders (name and personal information of the applicant must be included); Or invitation letters issued by a relevant entity (e.g. Travel agency) or individual inside China (Photocopies of Chinese ID (front and back) of the inviting individual must be included)(Please refer to Annex 3 for the contents of the invitation letter) | |
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