China Visa Application Filling Tips

How to Fill Out Your China Visa Application Form

Important: You’ll need a visa photo to begin your online visa application. Review our helpful Visa Photo Tips to ensure your photo meets all requirements.

We recommend using a computer instead of a touchscreen device to minimize errors. Estimated completion time: 20–40 minutes.

Fill out the form carefully. Oasis will review it and help with any corrections—do not submit it yet. Stop at the review page, save your Application ID, and close the form without submitting.

Family Name and Given Name 

  • Family Name: Your last name

  • Given Name: Your first and middle names 

  • Ensure both fields exactly match the details printed on your passport.

National I.D. Field 

  • Enter your passport number.

  • DO NOT enter your Social Security Number (SSN); it is not required, and we don’t want to know it. 

  • Feeling a bit lazy?  Just hit “Not Applicable”—save that energy for the rest of the form marathon! ” 

Passport Type & Validity 

  • Always select “Ordinary” as your passport type.

  • If your passport is nearing expiration, renew it before applying. Short-term visas may be issued otherwise. 

Working/Studying History 

  • Clearly list your employment history for the past five years.

  • Students (high school or college) must enter their school’s information. 

  • Retirees should provide employment history for the five years prior to retirement. 

  • Clearly specify your job title and briefly describe your primary responsibilities. Although marked optional on the form, this information is required for embassy review.

Travel Itinerary Section 

  • Provide tentative travel dates and accommodation details, even if not yet confirmed or paid.

  • Confirmed flight or hotel bookings are not required; however, a planned accommodation address in China is mandatory. Acceptable addresses include a hotel, friend’s residence, or family member’s home. 

Additional Recommendations 

  • Complete the form thoroughly and stop at the review page.

  • Always save your Form I.D. number upon starting your application. Oasis China Visa Services requires your Form I.D. and passport number to access, review, and correct your application. 

  • How to retrieve your form

Keep in mind that your form doesn’t need to be perfect at this stage. While we can’t assist with every question until we’ve received and evaluated your basic application materials, we encourage you to fill out the form as thoroughly as possible. Once your order is confirmed, we will review each field carefully and help you make any necessary corrections.

 

Chinese Embassy is Closed Today

May 1st – International Workers’ Day

Also known as May Day, May 1st honors the contributions and achievements of workers and the labor movement. The holiday traces its origins to the late 19th-century fight for the eight-hour workday and improved working conditions.

Oasis China Visa Services will remain open and fully operational today. Visa application submissions and passport pick-ups will resume as usual tomorrow, May 2nd, 2025.