China Visa

1. Passport (The remaining validity must be more than 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages)
*If the previous multi-year multi-entry visa is on the old passport, the old passport is required to be submitted.

2. Photocopy of the bio-page of the passport

3. COVA Visa Form. Please log on to https://cova.mfa.gov.cn to fill out the form online

4. Photocopy of the latest Chinese visa or the Chinese residence permit

5. Proof of Residence (e.g. , driver’s license, utility bill, bank bill)

6. Where You Stay Form

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.

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 and a photocopy of naturalization certificate. In addition, the last physical Chinese passport is needed for the visa application.

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.

10. For the visa application by a minor of Chinese origin born in the US, please follow the guidance.

1. An invitation letter fromthe inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies)

2. Photocopies of the inviting individual's passport bio-page and and residence permit

3. Original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc) showing the relationship of immediate family members between applicants and inviting individual.

*In case of other personal affairs, relevant supporting materials shall be provided upon request

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)

2. Photocopies of the inviting individual's passport bio-page, residence permit or visa.

3. Photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc) showing the relationship of immediate family members between applicants and inviting individual.

*In case of other personal affairs, relevant supporting materials shall be provided upon request.

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.

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. (e.g., marriage certificate, birth certificate)

1. An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China;

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).

1. Foreign higher education institution students:

A. Photocopy or the original of Confirmation Form for Study in China (Form JW201 or Form JW202)

B. Photocopy of the Admission Letter issued by a school or other entities in China

2. Foreign elementary, junior/senior high school students: Photocopy or the original of Confirmation Form for Elementary Stage Students Study in China

(For foreign elementary, junior/senior high school students who reside in China for family reunion purpose, application for X1 visa is not compulsory.)

1. Photocopy or the original of Admission Notice issued by a school or other entities in China.

2. Photocopy or the original of Information Form for Foreign Students' Short-term Visit (Form DQ, if have)