You’ll be ready to proceed only when the following items are prepared:
You’ll be ready to proceed only when the following items are prepared:
Oasis China Visa Services currently offers assistance only to applicants residing in the following states and territories:
Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.
Here’s how to begin filling out the official China Oline Visa Application Form, also known as the COVA form.
Visit https://cova.mfa.gov.cn.
Select North America, then choose United States.
Select Washington D.C as your visa application center.
Print and save your Application ID for future access.
Carefully read the Important Tips section, and do your best to complete the form thoroughly. It doesn’t need to be perfect at this stage.
Stop when you reach the Review page. Confirm that your Application ID is saved, then close the form without submitting.
If you’ve had a Chinese visa before, it can significantly support your new visa application. In fact, the Chinese Embassy does not permit two valid visas to exist at the same time. Therefore, if your previous visa is still valid, it must be canceled before a new one can be issued.
An exception to this rule applies to crew members, who may hold both a valid Crew Visa and a Tourist Visa simultaneously.
For applicants of Asian descendants, providing a photocopy of a previous Chinese visa is especially important. Doing so can greatly simplify the documentation process. Without it, first-time applicants of Asian descendants may be required to submit additional documents—such as a birth certificate, parents’ identification, and proof of immigration status—to verify bloodline and confirm they are not considered Chinese nationals under the Nationality Laws of China.
If you previously applied for and received a Chinese visa using a different passport, you will be required to provide a photocopy of that passport as well. This is to help the Embassy verify whether there have been any changes to your personal information, such as your name, gender, or date of birth.
For naturalized U.S. citizens, you may be asked to provide a photocopy of your previous foreign passport along with your U.S. naturalization certificate. This helps verify your identity and confirm the transition between citizenships.
Applicants working in certain sensitive fields may be required to submit a verification letter from their current employer. If our visa specialist determines that this letter is necessary for your application, we will provide clear guidelines on how to prepare it.
Applicants who currently hold a valid Chinese residence permit do not need a new visa to enter China. To apply for a new visa, your existing residence permit must either be expired or officially canceled.
If the applicant is a minor under the age of 18, a birth certificate is required to confirm parental information and determine whether the applicant qualifies for a Chinese Travel Document under China’s Nationality Law.
In addition, copies of both parents’ valid passports & IDs must be provided, unless documentation can be shown that one parent has sole legal custody of the minor applicant.
If you have an upcoming international trip within the next two weeks, please provide a copy of your flight itinerary showing your name and travel dates. This may help us expedite the processing of your visa application. While not required, it is a helpful item to include.
A hotel reservation or invitation letter is not required.
For applicants who are not U.S. citizens but reside in the U.S., a photocopy of your U.S. green card or valid U.S. residency visa is required.
在中国出生、持中国护照离境中国， 现已经加入了美国（或其他外国）国籍的申请人， 在第一次办理中国签证时需要提供最后一本的中国护照原件。 使馆的工作人员会讲护照剪角注销后退回。
If you are unable to provide any of the required documents, it may not automatically disqualify your application, but it could impact the final decision on your visa. Our visa specialists will thoroughly assess whether your case is suitable for submission and are dedicated to helping you prepare and submit your application as accurately and completely as possible.
For U.S. citizens, the Embassy fee is $140 per person for standard processing, or $165 per person for expedited processing.
For other nationalities, plesae visit the Fees page for more details.
| Applicant Count | 1st Person | 2nd Person | 3rd Person | 4th Person | 5th Person | 6th Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Fee | $200 | $180 | $160 | $140 | $120 | $120 |
Fees are subject to change based on the complexity of the application and the level of assistance required.
We typically offer FedEx 2nd Day PM shipping for standard processing at a flat rate of $20 per shipping address. For expedited processing, we use FedEx Priority Overnight at a rate of $51.35. These rates do not apply to shipments going to Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico, where USPS may be used instead.
Saturday delivery is available upon special request for an additional $17.
All FedEx packages are trackable, require direct signature confirmation, and are insured up to $500 per package. Upon request, the signature requirement can be waived, in which case the package will carry a default insurance value of up to $100.
Additional insurance coverage is available upon request for an extra fee.
Please note that service fees may vary based on each applicant’s individual circumstances and the time and effort needed to complete the application process. As a result, our office can only provide a final quote after our visa specialists have reviewed your case in detail.
The review and evaluation process may take up to 2 business days before payment can be made and your order is officially confirmed. Finalizing your application may then require an additional 1–2 business days.
It may take 2–3 business days for your application to arrive by mail. For detailed shipping recommendations, please refer to our Shipping Tips page.
Once your application materials are received, it may take 24 hours or less to be reviewed & submitted to the Chinese Embassy, processing typically takes an additional 4–5 business days before your visa is ready for pick-up.
On the same day your visa is ready, we will ship your passport—now containing the visa—back to you. Tracking number will be sent to you via E-mail. Delivery typically takes 2 business days.
The review and evaluation process will begin as soon as your application materials are received. Once payment is made and the order is confirmed, your materials can typically be finalized within a few hours.
We recommend using FedEx Priority Overnight or UPS Next Day Air, as these services typically deliver by 10:30 AM the following day. To avoid potential delays or delivery issues, please do not use USPS Priority Mail Express.
Once your application materials are received, they will be reviewed and submitted to the Chinese Embassy as quickly as possible—typically within an hour. Processing usually takes 2–3 business days before your visa is ready for pick-up.
On the same day your visa is ready, we will ship your passport—now containing the visa—back to you. Tracking number will be sent to you via E-mail. Delivery typically happens on the next working day;
Please submit or email us your basic documents for a quick evaluation and free estimate. Don’t forget to give us a call to confirm we’ve received your information.
Prepare your application materials and email them to Oasis China Visa Services for preview.
Await our swift evaluation, then proceed with payment and revision instructions
Mail out finalized application with your passport to Oasis China Visa Services for processing
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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.