Changing Flights or Hotels After a China Visa Is Issued
Ordinary itinerary changes after issuance do not automatically rewrite the visa, but the traveler must still use the visa for its approved purpose and satisfy entry inspection.
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.
Criminal Record Questions in a China Visa Application
Security and background questions must be answered truthfully. A record does not authorize omission, and the reviewing authority may request court or explanatory documents.
Read guide →Disclosing a Prior China Overstay or Immigration Issue
A prior overstay, removal or immigration penalty should be disclosed accurately. The application should explain dates, resolution and supporting records without assuming the outcome.
Read guide →China L Tourist Visa Simplified Documents in the U.S.
U.S.-based L visa applicants are generally no longer required to submit flight, hotel, itinerary or invitation records, but basic and case-specific documents still apply.
Read guide →China Visa Passport Validity and Blank-Page Rules
The current basic list calls for more than six months of passport validity and at least two blank visa pages.
Read guide →China Visa U.S. Proof of Residence Checklist
Jurisdiction is based on residence, so the file should contain a current document connecting the applicant to the selected U.S. state.
Read guide →COVA Document Upload: Image Format and Readability
The new COVA guidance accepts image uploads and emphasizes complete, clearly visible, evenly lit supporting materials.
Read guide →COVA “Rejected and to Be Modified” Status
A preliminary-review return for modification is a request to correct or supplement the online file, not necessarily a final visa refusal.
Read guide →How to Cancel, Correct and Resubmit COVA
Once a COVA application is submitted, applicant-side editing is restricted; official FAQ guidance allows cancellation, correction and resubmission when information is wrong or incomplete.
Read guide →China Visa Application When a Previous Visa Is Lost
A lost prior visa should be disclosed truthfully with the known issuing location and history rather than omitted from COVA.
Read guide →