China’s Visa Page Has a New Look!

2026 New Version of Visa Page

Some travelers who recently received their Chinese visas may have noticed that the visa page has been updated.


Compared with the previous green-toned design, the new version features a lighter blue color scheme and a cleaner, more modern layout. The most noticeable change is that the applicant’s photo now appears directly on the visa page, making the personal information easier to verify at a glance.

2026 New Version of Visa Page
2026 New Version of Visa Page
Old China Visa looking
Old China Visa looking

A quick comparison shows:

The previous version was mainly green and did not include the applicant’s photo.

The new version uses a blue-toned design and includes the visa holder’s photo, while still displaying key information such as the visa category, validity period, duration of stay, number of entries, and place of issue.

Although it is only a small change to the visa page, it reflects the continued modernization of China’s visa documentation.

Anyone applying for a Chinese visa in the near future may want to check whether their visa has also been issued in the new format.

Georgia China Visa Service Center
Chinese visa application assistance, document review, passport submission, pickup services, and related consultations

Phone: 678-685-8066
Website: GeorgiaChineseVisa.org

Images are provided for format comparison only. Personal information has been protected for privacy.

Announcement on the Adjustment of the Consular Jurisdiction of Chinese Embassy and Consulates General in the United States of America

Chinese Embassy in USA

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.

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.