Can I Take a Second Job in China on My Existing Work Permit?
Before accepting a side job, check your authorized work scope, employer and location. Learn what to ask about Shanghai exceptions and U.S. remote work.
Read guide →CHINA VISA APPLICATION GUIDES
Answers for China visa applicants in the United States
Clear, practical guidance for preparing documents, completing the online application, submitting a passport, and receiving it back safely.
Old China Work Visa Canceled: How Should I Explain It in a Tourist Visa Application?
Returning to China as a tourist after a job ended? Separate visa, residence-permit and work-permit records and prepare a truthful cancellation explanation.
Read guide →My Sibling Has a China Family Residence Permit: Can They Invite Me for S2?
A sibling’s legal residence alone does not settle S2 eligibility. Check their work, study or family status and the correct inviter before preparing a U.S. application.
Read guide →Can My Spouse and Children Join My China Business Trip on M Visas?
Match each family member’s real purpose to the right China visa. Plan a mixed business-and-family trip from the U.S. without copying the business traveler’s application.
Read guide →How Do I Sign My Young Child’s U.S. Passport Before Applying for a China Visa?
Follow State Department guidance for a child’s U.S. passport signature, and keep it separate from China visa forms, parental consent and nationality review.
Read guide →My Diploma Is in Latin: What Should I Check Before a China Work-Permit Application?
Separate a Latin diploma, an English university explanation and a Chinese translation before paying for documents for China employment. A practical checklist for U.S.-based applicants.
Read guide →Does a U.S. Green Card Qualify You for a 10-Year China Visa?
Separate U.S. residence from passport nationality before requesting a long-validity China visa. Learn what to verify and how to prepare a focused eligibility inquiry.
Read guide →Planning a 2027 China Trip from the U.S.: Which Visa Rules Need Rechecking?
Build a 2027 China-trip plan without assuming 2026 fee concessions or another country’s fingerprint rules will apply. Separate confirmed notices from predictions.
Read guide →Can a Chinese Police Certificate Replace a U.S. Check for a New China Work Permit?
Previously lived in China? Separate the country covered by a police certificate from its issue date before preparing a new work-permit application from the United States.
Read guide →Can You Apply for a China Visa with a U.S. Passport Card?
A U.S. passport card is not a substitute for the passport book needed for a China visa and international flights. Check your document before starting COVA.
Read guide →