I am a 22 year old US Citizen and am applying for a Visa for a sports competition. A few days ago the Chinese embassy had requested my birth certificate, and I gave it to them. Now they are asking for my parents passports and birth certificates. Why would they do this? I know they frequently do it for those of Chinese descent, but I am not Chinese or have any relationship to China. My mother is part Filipino and born in US. My father is white and born in the US. I look of some Asian descent but also very white (it would depend on who you ask). Do you think it has to do with me being Asian? Or is it something completely different? Should I be concerned?

Hey everyone,

With the 30-day visa waiver for Canadian passports active through December 31, 2026, I know most people use visa-free entry.

For anyone who applied for a physical tourist visa regardless in 2026:

• When did you apply, and how long did processing take?
• What visa length did you get? (Did you get a multi-entry 5 or 10-year visa?)

Appreciate any experiences!

Is it necessary to do appostile police character certificate for online visa submission

I’m a U.S. citizen applying for a Chinese tourist visa through in Washington, D.C. I visited Turkey from April 17–19, 2022, for a hair transplant about 4½ years ago.

my agency asked about previous Turkey travel, and I’m trying to understand whether a short medical visit that long ago is likely to cause additional review or delays.

Has anyone applied recently with a similar travel history, especially through D.C.? Were you asked for an explanation, supporting documents, or an interview? How long did online review and processing after passport submission take?

Would appreciate recent firsthand experiences. Thanks!

I went in last week (Shanghai) to renew my work visa, which expires next month, and they said it was denied because my residence card (the card thing with the QR code) expires next January and it is less than a year before my visa, so need to renew my residence card first, but it will take a lot of steps.

I’m worried the process for renewing the residence card will take a lot of time and I won’t be able to have it done before my visa is expired. What should I do?

Any idea how to obtain pu or te letter ? I am iraqi citizen

Hello everyone we have applied m visa last three time but final 4th time online we got approved but day of visa collection passport received without visa what to do now in this situation

Hi,
With the recent changes — where the submission has to be done in Embassy.

Is anyone who visited to submit passport this week (after Oct 26), is there an option to get the passport back via courier?

Earlier VFS had this facility, but wanted to check if Embassy has it.

Hi, I'm struggling to figure out what I need to travel to China. I've got an EU passport but there's so much conflicting information online about requirements that make it confusing. Apparently they allowed 30 day visa free access but then you still need the invitation letter and to register with the local police? Also I've been reading about a new 240 hour rule that's also Visa free but I'm not sure if that changes the EU rule. My stay would be slightly more than 10 days (240 hours) so I'm not sure. Also I'm worried I've missed some other document thats required cause no 2 websites are the same.

Would appreciate any help if anyone knows anything!

I’m trying to fill out the new form (after the changes since 26-Oct) from their website for a M business visa through the Mumbai Chinese consulate. But at the last page it still shows that I’ve to upload the visa service fee payment receipt. I had read that it’s directly now handled by the consulate so what is this fee for? I understand we’ve to not pay anything until after the first stage approval, at the consulate itself. Anyone facing the same issue? How to submit the application?

I’m planning to apply for China L visa what is the amount I need to maintain in my account for the last six months is it monthly average balance of 100000 or daily standard balance of 100000 for six months.

Is there an estimated timeframe to get a response from the embassy on the Preliminary review for business visa? I have to be in China for business meetings and visit the Canton fair. I already missed one part of the Canton fair as I am still waiting for my visa. I applied on October 15 and I am a repeat applicant with previous China business visa.

Indian passport holder with O1 US visa.

I sent an email but no response for a week now, and phone calls get disconnected after 5 min of putting on a hold every single time and no one responds. I visited the embassy and they dont entertain as well.

What is the best way to connect with the consulate/embassy and request expediting the review? Any one has a contact at the embassy who can help?