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”
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”
China is open for all types of visa holders!
Notice on Further Adjusting the Visa and Entry Policies for Foreigners in China
[Notice from the Chinese Embassy in the United States] In order to further facilitate the exchange of Chinese and foreign personnel, it has been decided to make the following adjustments to the visa and entry policies for foreigners coming to China from 00:00am on March 15, 2023(Beijing time):
1. The entry function of visas issued before March 28, 2020 and still within the validity period will be resumed.
2. The visa agencies stationed abroad resume the review and issuance of various types of visas for foreigners to go to China. For specific requirements, please refer to the Instructions for Applying for a Visa.
3. Port visa agencies resume reviewing and issuing various port visas that meet the statutory requirements.
4. Reinstate the policies of visa-free entry into Hainan, visa-free cruise ships in Shanghai, visa-free entry for foreigners from Hong Kong and Macau in groups entering Guangdong, and visa-free entry for ASEAN tour groups in Guilin, Guangxi.
If you need to apply for a 10-year Chinese visa (whether it is to visit relatives or travel), you can find our Georgia-Atlanta Chinese Visa Center as an agent. For visa information, please check previous notices [Click here: Notice of Chinese Embassies and Consulates in the United States on the latest visa application requirements (updated in January 2023)].
Contact number: 678-685-8066 / 678-900-3783
Email: Apply@ChinaVisa-USA.com
WeChat ID: CHINAVISA-USA
Notice on the Adjustment of Requirements for Chinese Visa Application(Updated in January , 2023)
As of January 8, 2023, the Chinese Embassy and Consulates-General in the US will adopt the following new requirements for Chinese visa application.
(Please note: At the current stage, multi-year multiple-entry visas issued before March 26, 2020 are still suspended of use. If such visa holders need to go to China at this stage, they can apply for a new visa according to the requirements of this notice. Visa applications for tourism and medical treatment in China are temporarily not accepted.) Continue reading “Notice on the Adjustment of Requirements for Chinese Visa Application(Updated in January , 2023)”