China M Visa Inviting Company Documents
A business invitation should identify the Chinese trade partner, applicant, commercial purpose, dates and who bears expenses, with credible company contact details.
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.
Q Visa Inviter ID: Chinese ID or Residence Documents
The inviter's proof depends on status: a Chinese citizen generally supplies a Chinese ID, while a foreign permanent resident supplies passport and Chinese permanent-residence documentation.
Read guide →S Visa Host Passport and China Residence Permit
For an S family visit, the host in China is a foreigner working or studying there. The file should connect that host's current passport and residence status to the applicant.
Read guide →Kinship Documents and Translation for China Family Visas
Birth, marriage, adoption and kinship certificates should show the relationship chain clearly. Non-Chinese documents may need a readable translation when the reviewing office cannot evaluate them directly.
Read guide →Adoption Records for a China Family Visa Application
When family eligibility depends on adoption, the application should include the legal adoption record and identity documents that connect the adopted child, adoptive parents and inviter.
Read guide →China L Visa for Visiting Friends
A traveler visiting a friend normally applies under the tourism category rather than Q or S family categories. If an invitation is used, it should identify the host and planned visit clearly.
Read guide →China M Visa for Trade Fairs and Exhibitions
Trade-fair visitors should document the commercial purpose with registration, invitation or Chinese trade-partner records and keep the event dates aligned with COVA.
Read guide →China Visa for Commercial Performances
Paid performance is not ordinary business travel. Performers should coordinate the competent cultural approval and work-authorization documents before applying for the appropriate work visa.
Read guide →China F Visa for Unpaid Academic and Cultural Exchange
F visas cover qualifying non-commercial exchanges, visits, study tours and similar activities. The invitation should make clear that the activity is exchange rather than employment.
Read guide →China S2 Visa for Medical Treatment or Private Matters
S2 can cover certain short private matters, but the applicant must document the real purpose. Medical cases should include provider, appointment and funding information.
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