Submitting Your Application: Choose Your Path

Select your location to see the specific application process for your region.

The application process for a Chinese visa is not global. It uses two completely different systems depending on which country you are currently living in. You must follow the guide that matches your current location.

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Where are you applying from?

Please select your region below to be directed to the correct guide.

Option A: I am in the United States

(Also applies to North Korea)

• System Used: Direct Embassy/Consulate Model.
• Website: cova.mfa.gov.cn
• Location: You will visit the Chinese Consulate General assigned to your state.
• Fees: Visa Fee only.

Go to the USA Application Guide →

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Option B: I am in the UK, Canada, Australia, Europe, or Asia

(Applies to UK, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, etc.)

• System Used: CVASC (Chinese Visa Application Service Center).
• Website: visaforchina.cn
• Location: You will visit a commercial "Visa Center" office (NOT the Embassy).
• Fees: Visa Fee + Service Center Fee.

Go to the CVASC Application Guide →

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Which one should I choose?

The "Visa Center" Rule: If you are in a country that has a "Chinese Visa Application Service Center" (CVASC), you must use it. You cannot go to the Embassy directly. Most developed nations and major Asian hubs use this system.

The "Direct" Rule: If your country does not have a CVASC (like the United States), you must apply directly at the Chinese Diplomatic Mission (Embassy or Consulate).