China Visa Invitation Letter: Who Pays for the Trip
The invitation and COVA should consistently state whether the applicant, inviter, employer or another sponsor covers transportation, accommodation and daily expenses.
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.
Fixing Invitation Letter and Itinerary Mismatches
Different dates, cities, hosts or purposes between an invitation and COVA can trigger a correction request even when each document looks complete alone.
Read guide →China M Visa for Supplier and Factory Visits
Supplier meetings, factory inspections and sourcing visits should be documented as commercial activities with a credible Chinese business invitation.
Read guide →China F Visa for a Conference or Workshop
A non-commercial conference, workshop or academic exchange may fit F when the host invitation clearly describes the activity and there is no employment.
Read guide →China L Visa for a Cruise Itinerary
A cruise traveler should map every mainland port call and determine whether the itinerary requires a visa, multiple entries or qualifies for a specific transit arrangement.
Read guide →China G Transit Visa and Confirmed Onward Tickets
The published G-visa requirement centers on an onward air, train or ship ticket with a confirmed date and seat to the next country or region.
Read guide →China Tourist Visa With a Shared Hotel Booking
A shared hotel reservation should identify or credibly cover each traveler and agree with the group itinerary, even when one person made the booking.
Read guide →China Visa Overstay: Immediate Steps Inside China
A traveler who has exceeded the permitted stay should contact the local exit-entry authority promptly instead of attempting to conceal the overstay or simply booking departure.
Read guide →Can a Valid China Residence Permit Be Used for Re-entry?
A valid foreigner's residence permit generally functions as the holder's authority for repeated entry during its validity, subject to passport validity and border inspection.
Read guide →New Passport After a Name Change: Apply for a New China Visa
Using a valid visa in an old passport generally depends on unchanged identity details. A legal name change usually requires a new visa application and supporting name-change records.
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