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1: Original Passport Plus a Photocopy of the Name Page<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/h2>\r\n\r\n- Please include the original passport. The visa will be printed on your passport.<\/li>\r\n
- It is recommended that passports have at least 6 months left before expiration.<\/li>\r\n
- The passport should have at least 2 blank visa pages. Please keep in mind, this does not include the last 3 pages, as those are reserved by the US Department of State.<\/li>\r\n
- If you have previously held a Chinese Visa, please provide a photocopy of previous Chinese visa.<\/li>\r\n
- If previous Chinese visa is on an old passport, photocopy of old passport is required.<\/li>\r\n
- If you have a VALID Chinese visa on an old passport and would like to apply for a new visa, you will need to submit both old and current original passports.<\/li>\r\n
- Non-US passport holders must provide a photocopy of their proof of legal stay in the US. Green card, full copy off I-20 or long term US visa such as: L, H, F, TN. B1\/B2 visa will not be eligible. Please do not send original unless the Chinese Consulate specifically request it.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Certain Non-US passport holders cannot apply for a visa through third parties or are blocked entry to China: we recommend to send an email inquiry or wait for Consulate announcements.<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/h2>\r\n
\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/h2>\r\n2: Your Visa Application Form<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/h2>\r\n\r\n- Link to form: cova.mfa.gov.cn<\/a><\/li>\r\n
- Fill out the application on your computer, print it, and sign it manually. Do not complete the form by hand, and avoid using digital signatures.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n
- Ensure all fields are filled in. If a section is not relevant to you, enter “None” or “N\/A.”<\/li>\r\n
- After completing the form, do not click “Continue.” Instead, click “Save” and provide us with both the application number and your passport number. The form must be reviewed by us before submission.<\/li>\r\n
- Please note, non-U.S. passport holders are only eligible to apply for Single or Double Entry visas.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n\r\n3: One Recent Passport Photo<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n- The photo needs to contain your full face on a white background.<\/li>\r\n
- The photo cannot be older than 6 months.<\/li>\r\n
- Your local drugstore (such as Walgreens or CVS) are great places to get a passport photo taken.<\/li>\r\n
- Please attach the photo to the application with a paperclip. Do not staple.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Please see: Chinese Visa Photo requirements<\/a><\/p>\r\n
\r\n4: Address Verification<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n- Photocopy of driver’s license or state ID<\/li>\r\n
- If you do not have either of the above, you may submit a utility bill<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
\r\n\r\n\r\n5: Invitation Letter from Host in China<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nAn invitation from the family member residing in China.<\/p>\r\n
The invitation letter must contain:<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n- Personal information of the applicant (name, gender, date of birth, passport number).<\/li>\r\n
- Information on the visit (purpose of visit, date of arrival\/departure, place and duration of residence, between applicant and host, financial source for expenditures).<\/li>\r\n
- Information of the host (name, phone number, address, and signature).<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Please see: Sample invitation letter<\/a><\/p>\r\n
\r\n6: Identification of Host in China<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nA photocopy of the host’s passport and photocopy of host’s Chinese permanent residence permit are required.<\/p>\r\n
Sample of Chinese Permanent Residence Permit:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/apostvisa.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Permanent-Residence-Permit-Sample-300x225.png\")
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\r\n7: Proof of Kinship<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n- Photocopy of document proving the family relationship between the applicant and inviting individual. This can be a marriage certificate, birth certificate or notarized certificate of kinship.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n8: <\/strong>Where You Stay From<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n- Print and complete the Where You Stay From form: Click Here<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
\r\n\r\n9: First-Time Applicants with Chinese Parents<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nFirst-time applicants, regardless of age, who have Chinese parents must provide the following:<\/p>\r\n
\r\n- A copy of their birth certificate<\/li>\r\n
- Copies of their parents’ passports<\/li>\r\n
- Proof of their parents’ legal status at the time of the applicant’s birth<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
If these documents are unavailable, a travel document will be issued.<\/p>\r\n
\r\n10: First-Time Applicants of Asian Descent<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nApplicants who appear to be of Asian descent must provide their birth certificate and copies of their parents’ passports.<\/p>\r\n
\r\n11: Additional Requirements For Each Consulate<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\nMain requirements for Chinese visa are usually the same across the Chinese Consulates, however, there are some certain requirements for each Chinese Consulate. Please visit Additional Requirements Based on Jurisdiction<\/a> to see if any of the listed rules apply to you.<\/div>\r\n
\r\n12: Special Requirements for Minors<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n
\r\n- If the applicant is under the age of 18, a copy of the birth certificate and both parents’ passports name page is required.<\/li>\r\n
- One of the parents must sign the form using the parent’s name in section 4 and 5.<\/li>\r\n
- A notarized letter of consent may be required for minor applicants if the parents is not also applying for a visa.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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- Please include the original passport. The visa will be printed on your passport.<\/li>\r\n
- It is recommended that passports have at least 6 months left before expiration.<\/li>\r\n
- The passport should have at least 2 blank visa pages. Please keep in mind, this does not include the last 3 pages, as those are reserved by the US Department of State.<\/li>\r\n
- If you have previously held a Chinese Visa, please provide a photocopy of previous Chinese visa.<\/li>\r\n
- If previous Chinese visa is on an old passport, photocopy of old passport is required.<\/li>\r\n
- If you have a VALID Chinese visa on an old passport and would like to apply for a new visa, you will need to submit both old and current original passports.<\/li>\r\n
- Non-US passport holders must provide a photocopy of their proof of legal stay in the US. Green card, full copy off I-20 or long term US visa such as: L, H, F, TN. B1\/B2 visa will not be eligible. Please do not send original unless the Chinese Consulate specifically request it.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Certain Non-US passport holders cannot apply for a visa through third parties or are blocked entry to China: we recommend to send an email inquiry or wait for Consulate announcements.<\/h4>\r\n
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2: Your Visa Application Form<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
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- Link to form: cova.mfa.gov.cn<\/a><\/li>\r\n
- Fill out the application on your computer, print it, and sign it manually. Do not complete the form by hand, and avoid using digital signatures.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n
- Ensure all fields are filled in. If a section is not relevant to you, enter “None” or “N\/A.”<\/li>\r\n
- After completing the form, do not click “Continue.” Instead, click “Save” and provide us with both the application number and your passport number. The form must be reviewed by us before submission.<\/li>\r\n
- Please note, non-U.S. passport holders are only eligible to apply for Single or Double Entry visas.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n\r\n3: One Recent Passport Photo<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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- The photo needs to contain your full face on a white background.<\/li>\r\n
- The photo cannot be older than 6 months.<\/li>\r\n
- Your local drugstore (such as Walgreens or CVS) are great places to get a passport photo taken.<\/li>\r\n
- Please attach the photo to the application with a paperclip. Do not staple.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Please see: Chinese Visa Photo requirements<\/a><\/p>\r\n
\r\n4: Address Verification<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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- Photocopy of driver’s license or state ID<\/li>\r\n
- If you do not have either of the above, you may submit a utility bill<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
\r\n\r\n\r\n5: Invitation Letter from Host in China<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
An invitation from the family member residing in China.<\/p>\r\n
The invitation letter must contain:<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- \r\n
- Personal information of the applicant (name, gender, date of birth, passport number).<\/li>\r\n
- Information on the visit (purpose of visit, date of arrival\/departure, place and duration of residence, between applicant and host, financial source for expenditures).<\/li>\r\n
- Information of the host (name, phone number, address, and signature).<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Please see: Sample invitation letter<\/a><\/p>\r\n
\r\n6: Identification of Host in China<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
A photocopy of the host’s passport and photocopy of host’s Chinese permanent residence permit are required.<\/p>\r\n
Sample of Chinese Permanent Residence Permit:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n
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\r\n7: Proof of Kinship<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
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- Photocopy of document proving the family relationship between the applicant and inviting individual. This can be a marriage certificate, birth certificate or notarized certificate of kinship.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n8: <\/strong>Where You Stay From<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
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- Print and complete the Where You Stay From form: Click Here<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
\r\n\r\n9: First-Time Applicants with Chinese Parents<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
First-time applicants, regardless of age, who have Chinese parents must provide the following:<\/p>\r\n
- \r\n
- A copy of their birth certificate<\/li>\r\n
- Copies of their parents’ passports<\/li>\r\n
- Proof of their parents’ legal status at the time of the applicant’s birth<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
If these documents are unavailable, a travel document will be issued.<\/p>\r\n
\r\n10: First-Time Applicants of Asian Descent<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
Applicants who appear to be of Asian descent must provide their birth certificate and copies of their parents’ passports.<\/p>\r\n
\r\n11: Additional Requirements For Each Consulate<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
Main requirements for Chinese visa are usually the same across the Chinese Consulates, however, there are some certain requirements for each Chinese Consulate. Please visit Additional Requirements Based on Jurisdiction<\/a> to see if any of the listed rules apply to you.<\/div>\r\n
\r\n12: Special Requirements for Minors<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n
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- If the applicant is under the age of 18, a copy of the birth certificate and both parents’ passports name page is required.<\/li>\r\n
- One of the parents must sign the form using the parent’s name in section 4 and 5.<\/li>\r\n
- A notarized letter of consent may be required for minor applicants if the parents is not also applying for a visa.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
- Print and complete the Where You Stay From form: Click Here<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
- Photocopy of document proving the family relationship between the applicant and inviting individual. This can be a marriage certificate, birth certificate or notarized certificate of kinship.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Link to form: cova.mfa.gov.cn<\/a><\/li>\r\n