The Chinese Embassy in the United States has officially launched the China Online VISA Application system. Applicants within the jurisdiction of the Embassy could enjoy more convenience using the system to fill out forms, upload materials for online preliminary review and track the status of application. Visa application via the system consists of 3 main steps: I. Signing up and logging into your account, II. Filling out the form and uploading materials, III. Going through online review and submitting your passport to the Embassy. Please click the link for step-by-step instructions for each procedure. Continue reading “Guidelines for China Online VISA Application”
Notice on the Launch of the China Online Visa Application System
China Online Visa Application System will be officially launched by the Chinese Embassy in the United States on September 30, 2025. Applicants could enjoy convenience of filling out the form and uploading materials online by visiting http://consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA/. Please visit the website for more details, or click here to check guidelines.
Notice on Extension of Visa-Fee Reduction from the Embassy
To facilitate people-to-people exchanges, the Chinese Embassy and Consulates-General in the US will continue to reduce the visa fees until December 31, 2025. The reduced fees are as follows: Continue reading “Notice on Extension of Visa-Fee Reduction from the Embassy”
Announcement on the Adjustment of the Consular Jurisdiction of Chinese Embassy and Consulates General in the United States of America
The People’s Republic of China and the United States of America have reached agreement on adjustment of the consular jurisdiction of the Embassy and Consulates General of both countries simultaneously through consultation. Continue reading “Announcement on the Adjustment of the Consular Jurisdiction of Chinese Embassy and Consulates General in the United States of America”
Tourist Visa (L-Visa) Application Documents to be Simplified
To further facilitate people-to-people exchanges between China and the United States, starting from January 1, 2024, the Chinese Embassy and Consulates-General in the United States will simplify application documents required for tourist visa (L-visa). Tourist visa applicants within the United States will no longer be required to submit round-trip air ticket booking record, proof of hotel reservation, itinerary or invitation letter. Since visa applications are processed on a case-by-case basis, please refer to the Chinese Embassy and Consulates-General in the United States for specifics.
Chinese Embassy Notice on Reducing Visa Fee
To facilitate people-people exchanges, the Chinese Embassy and Consulates-General in the US will reduce the visa fees. The reduced fees are as follows: Continue reading “Chinese Embassy Notice on Reducing Visa Fee”
Notice on the Abolition of Consular Authentication Services by The Chinese Embassy and Consulates-General in the U.S. After China’s Accession to the 1961 Hague Convention
According to the official notice from the Chinese Embassy, the consular legalization service will be stopped starting from Nov 7th, 2023. Continue reading “Notice on the Abolition of Consular Authentication Services by The Chinese Embassy and Consulates-General in the U.S. After China’s Accession to the 1961 Hague Convention”
Compensation Arrangements for the Use-Suspension of 10-year Multi-Entry Visa due to the COVID-19
Since March 15, 2023, the Chinese government has made further adjustments to the visa and entry policies, of which valid visas issued before March 28, 2020 have been resumed to use. Recently, some applicants asked whether the Chinese Embassy and Consulates-General in the United States can compensate for use suspension of 10-year multi-entry visas past three years (March 28, 2020 to March 14, 2023) due to the COVID-19. The specific arrangements are as follows: Continue reading “Compensation Arrangements for the Use-Suspension of 10-year Multi-Entry Visa due to the COVID-19”
China Visa Fee Increase
Notice from the Embassy website:
Based on the principle of reciprocity, the visa fee for U.S. citizen to China will increase from $140 to $185 (J1/J2 visa excepted). The increase will be effective on May 30, 2023.
Valid China Visa issued before 2020-03-28 is allowed to enter China now
Important Announcement:
From March 15, 2003, Foreigners with valid visas issued before March 28, 2020 will be allowed to enter China. Continue reading “Valid China Visa issued before 2020-03-28 is allowed to enter China now”