Passport

• U.S. Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay and have at least two blank visa pages.
• For Additional Visa Pages and U.S. Passport Renewal services, please contact us.

Photo

• Two recent, passport-type photographs.
• Review Quality Requirements for Passport Book & Passport Card Photographs carefully.

Proof of Residence

Please provide a copy of your State ID, Driver’s License, or a recent utility bill (such as water, electric, or a lease agreement).

Religious/Media Purpose (If Applicable)

A letter from the organization stating traveler details and agreement not to perform any religious activities while in China.

Proof of Departure

A copy of your round-trip airline tickets, or itinerary, or a letter of confirmation from a travel agent.

Former Chinese Citizens (If Applicable)

A photocopy of previous Chinese passports or visas.

Invitation Letter (If Applicable)

Choose between COVA (China Online Visa Application) or our White Glove Service:

For Chinese Consular in Washington D.C. Jurisdiction:

• White Glove Service (additional fee +$50.00 – Old Version): Click to download the form
• China Online Visa Application (COVA): Click here to fill the online form

For Chinese Consular in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles Jurisdictions:

• White Glove Service (additional fee +$80.00): Click to download the form
• China Online Visa Application (COVA): Click here to fill the online form (This is the new version visa form and requires downloading all data to the new system.)

One completed Visa Application, MUST be typed and signed. If questions are not applicable, type N/A.

I. Important Tips for Filling Out the Online COVA Visa Form:

Please carefully read the prompts and requirements of the COVA form system, and complete the entries of the visa application COVA online form step by step, making sure that the information is true, accurate, and complete. Please note: Once the application form has been submitted, it cannot be modified in any way.

1. The “location” option for submitting the visa application should be in line with your consular jurisdiction.
2. Basic personal information: Surname, given names, gender, date of birth, nationality, passport number, passport type, etc., must be exactly the same as those on the passport information page, otherwise your visa application will be returned.
3. If you were born in China (including Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan), please note:
   • Application form 1.1D: The Chinese name (if applicable) must be entered in Chinese with the Chinese character input method. Please do not fill in “Chinese”, “Chinese”, etc.
   • In the application form 1.6G, select “Yes” for “former nationality”, and then select the nationality information.
   • Item 1.6H of the application form is required. If the applicant is applying for a Chinese visa for the first time, this entry will be automatically generated during the form-filling process; but if the applicant has previously applied for a Chinese visa, this entry will not be displayed when filling in the online form. The form must be printed out and supplemented by hand-written Chinese name and other information. This Item cannot be empty.
4. Fill in the work experience and educational background:
   • Please fill in your work experience for the past 5 years.
   • The “position” and “duty” of the application form 3.2D and 3.2E must be filled in completely.
   • Please fill in the highest diploma/degree in 4.1, and the diploma/degree and major in 4.1B and 4.1C must be completed.
5. Completely fill in each address: The address of the spouse in 5.5A of the application form must fill in the address of the current location, not the address of the place of birth. The address must be filled in completely, including street, city, state, and country.
6. If you choose “not applicable” for any entry in the form, you need to state the reason for “not applicable”.
7. Printing and signing: After completing the COVA online form filling, you must print out a full set of application forms, including the “Confirmation of Online Visa application” and “Visa Application Form of the People’s Republic of China” (depending on the individual filling situation, a total of 8 to 9 pages will be generated).
   • All the pages of the forms must be printed for submission. The signature and date on the Confirmation Page and the 8th page of Visa Application Form of the People’s Republic of China must be handwritten by the applicant him/herself.
   • A visa applicant under the age of 18 is signed by their guardian, who should also add a handwritten signature in the “For person filling in the application on the applicant’s behalf” section.

II. Consular Jurisdiction Guidance:

Please go to the COVA online Visa Form link and select North America. Then, choose the correct Chinese Consular Jurisdiction based on your U.S. state of residence:

• Chinese Consulate General in Washington D.C. / Chinese Embassy in United States: For residents of Washington D.C., Delaware, Idaho, Kentucky, Maryland, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas, Puerto Rico.
• Chinese Consulate General in New York: For residents of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont.
• Chinese Consulate General in Chicago: For residents of Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin.
• Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco: For residents of Alaska, Northern California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington.
• Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles: For residents of Arizona, Southern California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Pacific Islands.

Please confirm that the applicant resides in one of the states under the chosen jurisdiction before submitting the visa application.

Passport Specifics

Please send us your current passport, which must be valid and signed. Also, include a photocopy of the main page with your information. Make sure your passport won’t expire within 6 months and has at least one empty visa page. Other pages, like amendment or endorsement pages, can’t be used for visas.

• If your passport doesn’t have any empty visa pages, we can help you get more.
• If it’s expiring soon, you need to renew it first before we can process your visa.
• Starting from January 2017, if your passport was issued on or after January 1st, 2015, you also need to provide your previous passport. If you don’t have it, explain why on the application form.
• If either passport has stamps or visas from certain countries like Russia, Turkey, Jordan, or Israel, you’ll need to give details about your visits there.
• If your passport expires in 6-12 months from the date of your visa application, you can only apply for a single or double entry visa, not a longer-term one.
• Don’t forget to fill out and sign the Acknowledgment Statement required by the Chinese Consulate.
• The Chinese Embassy suggests renewing your passport before applying for your visa.

Photo Requirements

Please send a recent, professional-style photo of yourself.

New rules for passport photos from the Chinese Consulate starting from May 12, 2017 – Click Here

Things to avoid:

• Don’t smile, keep a serious face.
• No jewelry at all.
• Avoid wearing glasses.
• Wear a dark-colored shirt, not light-colored.
• Keep your hair down, not pulled back.
• Make sure there are no bright lights or shadows in the background.

Proof Of Residence

Evidence of where you live in the United States: a clear copy of your driver’s license or state-issued photo ID. Make sure the address on your driver’s license matches the one on your visa application form.

It’s best to provide a clear, enlarged photocopy or scanned copy of your driver’s license or ID.

Minors (Under 18)

Extra papers needed for kids under 18:

• Kids under 18 need to provide their original birth certificate.
• If their parents aren’t applying for visas with them, the parents need to show their original passports.
• If a parent doesn’t have a passport, they need to provide a copy of a notarized ID, plus a signed letter indicating their consent.
• If only one parent is applying, they need to provide a copy of their passport or an approved ID, along with a letter of consent.
• Both parents need to sign the application for minors.
• If one or both parents are not U.S. citizens, they need to show their green card or other proof of U.S. residency.
• If one or both parents are Chinese citizens, they need a U.S. green card. If not, they must accompany the child in person to apply for a Travel Document.

Location Form

Please fill out the “Where You Stay” Form.

COVA Application Form Submission Details

Make sure you sign your passport before sending it to World Visa Travel (WVT) for your Chinese Visa. Also, remember to complete the online application form and send it along with other necessary documents. Do not print the application form double-sided; it must be single-sided. Fill out and sign a confirmation form stating you’re currently in the United States.

The Chinese Online Application Form (COVA) is in PDF format, which you’ll need Acrobat Reader to view. Some questions on the form are required (*), but if they don’t apply to you, just mark them as “NOT APPLICABLE”.

Check that all your information is correct before hitting “Submit” because you can’t change it afterward. You can save your application for 30 days by clicking “Save” and return to it later using the “Retrieve an Application” button, using your application ID number and Passport/Travel Document Number.

Once WVT receives all your papers, they’ll make an appointment at the Embassy/Consulate for you, so you don’t have to go there yourself. Note that even if someone else fills out the application form for you, you still need to sign it. However, if you’re under 18, a parent or legal guardian can sign on your behalf.

Previous Chinese Visa

Applicants MUST provide a photocopy of their most recent visa to China and a photocopy of the stamp showing their entry into China. If the visa is still valid, you must also include the old passport containing the previous visa. If the old passport is not available, you MUST write a letter explaining why.

Former Chinese Citizens

If you used to be a citizen of China but now you’re a citizen of another country and wish to apply for a Chinese visa, you need to provide a copy of your old Chinese passport or any old Chinese visas you have.

• If this is your first time applying for a Chinese visa, you need to provide your old Chinese passport and a copy of the main page.
• If you’ve had Chinese visas before and now have a new passport without any Chinese visas, you need to provide a copy of your old passport’s main page, any separate pages with your photo, and the page with your old Chinese visa. If your name is different now, you must show a document that proves your name change.
• For a child born in the US with Chinese parents:
  • If it’s the child’s first time applying for a Chinese visa, they need to provide the original and a copy of one parent’s foreign passport or green card, and their birth certificate, along with other usual documents.
  • If the child has had a Chinese visa before and is applying again, they can just provide a copy of the old visa instead of a parent’s passport, green card, or birth certificate.

Previous Visits to Turkey, Kazakhstan, or Pakistan (If Applicable)

Please write and sign a letter detailing the dates and reasons for each time you went to Turkey, Kazakhstan, or Pakistan since January 1st, 2015. Make sure the dates you mention match the dates in your passport stamps and visa application. Also, please include another signed letter explaining why you traveled to these countries.

Document Pre-Check & Helpful Information

• A Chinese visa typically lasts for 10 years from when it’s issued, allowing you to stay for up to 60 days each time you visit. However, not everyone gets a 10-year visa; some people might get one for a shorter period, depending on what the Chinese government decides.
• Remember, Chinese visas show dates in the format Year/Month/Day.

Shipping Instructions

Please send a paper copy of your order confirmation for a China tourist visa for U.S. citizens, along with all necessary papers, to:

World Visa Travel, Inc.
1420 K Street, N.W.
Suite 820
Washington, D.C. 20005
Telephone: (202) 289-6251

If your China tourist visa application is urgent, please use FedEx to send it to WVT.

Make sure to choose FedEx Priority Overnight. Do not use “First Overnight” as it may delay delivery.

Required Forms

• “Where You Stay” Form: Please fill out this form.
• COVA Forms: After completing the COVA forms as required, please make sure to print the full set of COVA forms (8-9 pages) and sign on the Confirmation Page and the 8th page. If the COVA forms are not prepared as guided, the application will not be accepted.
• WVT Work Order: Please complete our WVT Work Order Form.

Payment can be processed with a credit card or a company/cashier check or money order.

Consular Fees

Type	Entry	Price	Processing Time	Maximum Stay	Valid
Regular	Single/Double/Multiple	$145.00	5-7 Business Days	Up to 30-90 days	3 Months – 10 Years
Rush	Single/Double/Multiple	$170.00	3-4 Business Days	Up to 30-90 days	3 Months – 10 Years
The fees above include a $5.00 check writing fee.
Consular fees are subject to change without notice. If there is any uncertainty, please give us a call to verify.
Maximum Stay and Validity of Visa is dependent on the Embassy’s discretion.

World Visa Travel Service Fees

Type	Price	Processing Time
Regular	$200.00	5-7 Business Days
Rush	$240.00*	3-4 Business Days
*Depends on availability. Please contact us for more information.

Return Shipping Fees

FedEx Overnight	Price
Less than 3 passports	$35.00-60.00 (Depends on shipping address)
4 or more passports	$45.00-75.00 (Depends on shipping address)
Please call for Saturday Delivery $60.00 – $90.00 (Depends on shipping address)