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China Online Visa Application Form (COVA)

 

  Click below for the China Online Visa Application Form (COVA)
   
  https://consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA/ (new system)
 

This is the link to the new COVA system. You will need to register using your email address. Please remember to keep a record of your password, as you will need to share it with us for the pre-check process. The same account can be used to fill out multiple application forms

Please complete all sections of the form, including Section 10: Upload Materials.​ It is crucial that you do not click the "Submit the application form" button until we have had a chance to review it.​ This ensures we can assist you properly before final submission. Please ​m​ake sure your login email and password have been saved​. Once confirmed, you may close the form without submitting it.

   
  Guidelines for the new China Online VISA Application System (COVA)
  https://us.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/lsfw/zj/qz2021/202509/t20250920_11712388.htm
     
  Which Consulate should I apply for Chinese visa at (jurisdiction)?
  https://www.visarite.com/Chinese_consulate_jurisdiction.htm
     
  Visa Application Statement (Only required by Chinese Embassy in DC and Chinese Consulate in Chicago)
  https://us.china-embassy.gov.cn/chn//lsfw/zj/qz/material/appen-visa-statement.pdf