China Visa Application When a Previous Visa Is Lost
A lost prior visa should be disclosed truthfully with the known issuing location and history rather than omitted from COVA.
Official baseline: This guide follows current Chinese
government or U.S. consular sources; case-specific evidence may still be
requested.
Key requirements
- State that the original is lost and cannot be copied
- Provide known issuing office and approximate history
- Do not use the lost visa if it is later found after replacement
Pre-submission check
- Names and dates agree across passport, COVA and supporting documents.
- Uploads are complete and readable, with originals available if requested.
- Another person's outcome or the requested category is not an approval guarantee.
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- Chinese Embassy in the U.S. current visa requirements
- Relevant official guidance
- r/Chinavisa—individual experiences are not an official rule.
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