Q Visa Invited by a Foreign Permanent Resident of China
A qualifying foreign permanent resident in China can invite eligible family members under Q rules using current passport and Chinese permanent-residence evidence.
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.
Urgent China Visa for Family Illness or Funeral
A genuine family emergency may support a request for urgent handling, but the correct visa category, core documents and proof of the emergency are still required.
Read guide →China Visa Invitation Letter Address and Contact Format
The invitation should provide a complete, reachable mainland China address and phone number rather than only a city, district or social-media contact.
Read guide →COVA Name Must Match Your Passport Exactly
Small differences in name order, spacing or omitted middle names can trigger correction requests. Enter identity fields from the passport bio page, not from a nickname or U.S. document.
Read guide →COVA Place of Birth and Nationality Fields
Birthplace, current nationality and prior nationality answer different questions. Applicants born in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan should follow the form prompts carefully.
Read guide →How to Complete Occupation and Employer in COVA
Occupation answers should describe the applicant's present situation and agree with the employer or school information supplied elsewhere in the application.
Read guide →COVA China Contact, Address and Phone Number
The China contact should be reachable and logically connected to the trip. Hotel, school, employer, host or inviting-company details must agree with supporting documents.
Read guide →COVA China Itinerary: Cities, Dates and Accommodation
COVA itinerary entries should form a plausible sequence from arrival through departure. Estimated plans may change, but the submitted dates and addresses should not contradict each other.
Read guide →COVA Family Members and Marital Status Fields
Family questions should be answered completely even when relatives are not traveling. Omissions or conflicting names, dates and nationalities can delay review.
Read guide →Save, Resume and Manage a COVA Application
A careful save-and-review routine reduces duplicate applications and last-minute errors. Keep account access, the application number and submitted barcode page together.
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