Damaged Passport or Damaged China Visa: What to Do
A damaged passport or unreadable visa can create airline and border problems. Do not rely on a visa whose security features or identity details cannot be verified.
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.
Lost Passport in China: Visa and Stay Document Steps
A traveler who loses a passport in China generally needs a loss report, replacement travel document and local exit-entry procedures before departure.
Read guide →How to Apply for a China Visa Extension After Entry
Visa extension is a local application, not an automatic entitlement. NIA guidance says applicants should apply to the local exit-entry authority before the permitted stay expires.
Read guide →China Temporary Residence Registration Within 24 Hours
Foreign travelers staying outside a hotel should arrange temporary residence registration with the local police as required; hotels normally complete the registration for guests.
Read guide →After Entering China on a Q1 Visa
Q1 is generally an entry visa for long-term family reunion. The holder should complete local registration and apply for a family-reunion residence permit within the visa's stated window.
Read guide →After Entering China on an S1 Visa
S1 holders entering for a long-term visit normally need a private-affairs residence permit after arrival, supported by the host's residence status and family relationship.
Read guide →After Entering China on an X1 Student Visa
X1 admits a long-term student for entry; the school normally guides the student through registration, health checks when required and a study residence permit.
Read guide →After Entering China on a Z Work Visa
A Z visa is generally the entry step for employment. Work authorization, residence registration and a work-type residence permit must be coordinated after arrival.
Read guide →China Residence Permit Health Certificate: When It Is Needed
Chinese regulations provide that applications for residence permits valid for more than one year generally require a health certificate, subject to the local authority's process.
Read guide →China Visa Invitation Letter: Signature, Scan and Copy Rules
A visa invitation should be complete, signed where required and readable. Published requirements generally accept a fax, photocopy or printout but may request the original.
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