The embassy has not been reopened for long, and there have been various issues with the new appointment system and the COVA form system. We may not be able to directly share all of these situations with the applicant, but we will do our utmost to assist with the application process.

To ensure a smooth visa application process and minimize any potential issues, we will spend a considerable amount of time and effort assisting applicants with reviewing forms and organizing document submissions. The visa application process has become increasingly complex, and we need to be in control of the entire process to successfully help you obtain your visa.  Please carefully read the following instructions to begin preparing your visa application.

Procedures and steps:

Step 1: Regardless of which type of visa you are applying for, please use COVA VISA FORM FILLING TIPS to start filling out the COVA form, but don’t submit it.  If you have already submitted the COVA form, please go to step 2.

It’s okay if you have questions and issues during the form filling phase, please fill out the form to the best of your ability!
Don’t worry if you make mistakes, because we will help you check it later.  If you need our help to edit your visa photo, just take a selfie and email it to us. 

Step 2: Send the COVA form ID number, passport number, phone number, and the following basic materials to Oasis by email in JPG or PDF files:

1. -passport biopage (information page)
2. -Driver’s license or state issued I.D
3. -Most recently Chinese visa & Residence permit record (if any)
4. -Invitation Letter (for business visa or family visiting,  preferred to be in Chinese than English)
5. -Inviting person’s valid Chinese I.D or Residence Permit(only for family visiting visa)
6. –Where You Stay Form
7. –Credit Card Sheet  (only will be charged if we confirmed that your application can be processed)
8. -Our email address is “Service@OasisChinaVisa.Com”  (S/MIME message encryption supported)
9. -For security purposes, all of your email & files are store on Google Workspace; and, we do not click external links or download .zip files;

Step 3: Oasis logs in to your COVA form, checks the basic materials, and then performs an evaluation.

During the process of checking your COVA form, we will make an assessment based on the information in your form and supporting documents.  If we are able to assist you with your visa application, we will charge you the relevant fee and guide you through the process of modifying your COVA form and mailing the required documents to our office.  If we determine that we are unable to assist you with your visa application, your credit card will not be charged any fees.

Step 4: Oasis will do the final inspection after receiving the materials you sent, and then help to make an appointment and submit them.

If we find any issues after receiving the materials, we will promptly contact the applicant to make supplementary or corrective measures.

Step 5: After a few weeks (or days), the applicant will receive their passport and visa in the mail(or picked up from Oasis office).

Payment Method and Fees:

Standarding processing service fee: $260 ; Embassy Fee is $185, FedEx 2nday Shipping fee $45;    2-3 weeks turn-around time.

Expedited processing service fee: $400; Embassy Fee is $210, FedEx Next Shipping fee $55;  ASAP or 1 week turn-around time.

Embassy fee and shipping are calculated separately based on your nationaltiy, validity of the visa, …etc

We do not charge any fees during the service introduction phase. If the applicant decides to use our service and we have started preparing the documents and providing advice, the service fee will not be refunded.

If the applicant decides to cancel the service during the processing period, the service fee will not be refunded, but the visa application fee and mailing fee can be refunded.

Jurisdictions:

We can only assist residents of the following states:Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas;.Utah,Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wyoming.

Frequently asked questions:

Do I need to go to the embassy in person?

No, you can entrust someone else or a service organization such as our company to do it on your behalf

How long does it take to process a visa after submitting it to the embassy?

The normal processing time of the embassy is 4-5 working days, and the expedited processing time is 2-3 working days

I go to the embassy to submit the application documents myself, can you help me to pickup and mail back my passports?

Yes, of course, our office is next to the visa section of the embassy. For passport and visa pickup services, please find more details here.

What is the passport vailidty requirement?

The minimum passport required by the Embassy to apply for a visa is valid for 6 months. If you want to apply for a visa valid for 10 years, your passport needs to be valid for at least 1 year.

My U.S. passport doesn’t have a visa page, can I get a visa?

No, you will need a new U.S. passport.

 Other notes:

If you have a new passport, the old visa is still in the old passport, please provide the original passport when applying for the visa.

If you have any questions, please send us an email, or you can send a text message to “(301) 284-0970”
Due to the sudden increase in workload, the current email response time is 1-2 working days, thank you for your understanding!

因使馆重新开门的时间还不久， 加上最近开始实行的预约系统和COVA表格系统也存在各种问题， 很多情况我们无法直接和申请人分享， 但是我们会尽最大的能力帮助申请人进行申请作业。  最近的预约时间等待时间较久，目前我们提供的正常办理服务大约需要2-4周的办理时间。如果您的情况比较紧急，我们也能帮助您做Nextday 预约，也可以在大约一周内拿到签证。  奔丧和探望病危重亲属的申请人请和使馆直接发送邮件以尽快拿到签证。

为了尽量确保申请签证的过程不出现问题， 我们将会花费大量的时间和精力帮助申请人检查表格和安排材料递交的工作。签证的办理已经变得非常的复杂， 我们需要主导整个办理的过程才能顺利的帮助您拿到签证。  请仔细阅读以下的说明， 便可开始准备您的申请材料。

办理流程

第一步： 不管您申请的是哪一种签证，首先请开始填写COVA表格，完成填写后请不要提交。在填写新的表格时请注意：

1. 在中国出生的（曾有过中国护照的）美籍华人在“曾有国籍栏目”要选择【是】， 并注明【中国】
2. 出生地是中国的美籍华人在Name in native alphabet 栏目要输入自己的原中文姓名  
3. 国籍国身份证件号码请输入护照号码或驾照号码；不要输入SSN.
4. 工作经历要提供近十年内的相关信息， 必须填写相关的职位和职责
5. 受教育经历要填写包含高中和大学信息（包含专业）
6. 担保人栏目填写无 /不适用
7. 紧急联系人需要是在美国的联系人， 不可是国内的联系人
8. 同行人栏目要选择“不适用”（仅适用于少部分国家的婴幼儿申请人）

在填写表格阶段您会遇到问题，这没关系，请尽个人的最大能力填写完表格！ 不要担心填写的不对， 因为后面我们会帮助您检查。
您可以站在白墙前面自拍一张照片， 然后发给我们JPG文件， 我们会帮助您处理照片, 确保通过检测；
通过检测后您就不需要再打印照片了。 如果您已经完成并提交了表格， 请直接发送PDF文件和以下辅助材料给我们做检查和评估。

第二步：申请人将COVA表格的编码，护照号码， 联系电话号码，以及以下基本材料以JPG或者PDF格式发送电子邮件至Oasis.  为确保安全， zip等压缩包文件将会被自动删除。 

1. 护照身份信息页

2. 确认居住地址的驾照， I.D, 或者水电费账单首页（不要发整份账单）

3. 旧签证，和旧签证所在的护照首页（如有）

4. 出生证和父母双方的证件复印件（仅限未成年人申请人）

5. 最后一本中国护照的信息页（仅限第一次办理中国签证的申请人）

6. 邀请函 (点击下载参考，可手写，可打印）

7. 邀请人的中国身份证，正反面

8. Where you Stay form

9. 信用卡授权（optional, 可以加快我们处理您案子的速度；确认可以办理后才会收取费用）

10. 我们的邮箱地址是”Service@OasisChinaVisa.Com” (不区分大小写, 支持S/MIME电邮签名加密）；为确保安全，我们不会点击外部链接， 并会删除压缩包文件。 

第三步：Oasis 登录COVA表格、检查基本材料后进行评估。

在检查您的COVA表格过程中， 我们会根据您的表格和材料信息做出判断。
如果能够帮助您办理签证，我们会收取相关的费用并指导您对COVA表格进行修改， 指导您邮寄相关材料至我们的办公室。
如果我们判断不能帮助您办理签证，您的信用卡将不会被收取任何费用。 

第四步: Oasis收到您寄来的材料后再做最后的检查， 然后帮助进行预约和提交。

收到材料后如果我们发现问题， 会及时的再联系申请人进行补充、纠正。

第五步: 几周后申请人收到Oasis寄回的护照和签证

支付方式和费率

$490 包含正常的办理（2-3周）费用，  包含申请费每人$185, 服务费$260, FedEx 2天回邮 $45.
加急的服务(大约1周）费用为$610+, 其中服务费$400, 申请费是$210, 邮资根据申请人需要单独计算。
如果使用Zelle转账， 请支付至 ”Service@OasisChinaVisa.Com, 并备注申请人姓名； 或者使用信用卡支付， 加收5%手续费。
我们在做服务介绍阶段不收取费用。如果申请人决定使用我们的服务, 且我们开始了准备工作, 对申请材料做了检查、意见回复, 则服务费用不做退还。
在办理过程中如果申请人决定取消服务, 服务费不做退还; 申请费和邮资可以退还。
现阶段办理签证需要做很大的工作， 为保证服务质量我们不会降低服务费用。
如果家庭一起办理，我们会根据情况做出优惠。 请发送邮件确认费用。 

办理时间

受预约系统等各种无法预知问题的影响，我们的办理流程也时常会受到限制， 因此我们暂时无法准确的预测签证的办理完成时间。  我们建议申请人提前1-2个月办理。如果您需要更短的时间内拿到签证，我们最快需要1-2周的时间来帮助您办理签证。  

我们仅能帮助以下州的居民办理签证：

Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida,Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas;.Utah,Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wyoming。

常见问题：

我需要本人到使馆办理么？

不需要， 您可以委托他人或者例如我们公司一样的服务机构进行代办

递交到使馆后办理签证的时间需要多久？

使馆的正常办理时间为4-5个工作日， 加急办理的时间为2-3个工作日

可以办理十年签证么？

目前使馆已经恢复了探亲、旅游， 和商务的10年签证办理

我自己去使馆递交申请材料， 您可以帮助我取证么？

当然可以，我们的办公室就挨着使馆签证处。  详情请见 这里.

我的护照有效期需要多久才能办理签证？

使馆要求办理签证的最短护照有效期为6个月。 如果您想办理10年有效的签证， 护照有效期需要在1年以上。

我的美国护照没有签证页了， 能办理签证么？

不能， 您需要办理新的美国护照。

 其他注意事项：

如果您换了新的护照， 旧的签证还在旧的护照内，在办理签证时请提供旧护照的原件。

如有问题， 请发送邮件给我们， 或者可以发送短信至 “(301) 284-0970”
因工作量突然剧增，目前的邮件回复时间为1-2个工作日， 谢谢您的理解！

All 10 years visas are reinstated, th contents of this page no longer applies.

因10年签证已经恢复， 该页面内容不再适用。

根据使馆发言人的记者问答公告， 我们对于相关信息做出以下的解读：

对于之前曾经办理过十年有效的、探亲或者商务签证的申请人， 有两个选择：
For applicants who have obtained a ten-year visa that is still valid, there are two options:

选择 1 ：您可以 办理免除$140使馆申请费的、六个月有效的、两次入境探亲（或商务）签证。 您之前颁发的10年签证不被取消， 日后激活后可以继续使用。
Option 1: You can apply for a new six-month, two-entry family visit (or business) visa that waives the $140 embassy application fee.  Your previously issued 10-year visa will not be cancelled, and can continue to be used after activation in the future.

选择2:    您可以办理新的10年有效、多次往返的探亲（或商务）签证；使馆收取$140的申请费， 您之前颁发的10年签证会被取消。
Option 2: You can apply for a new 10-year valid, multiple-entry visit visa; the embassy charges an application fee of $140, and your previously issued 10-year visa will be cancelled.

如果您持有的是L字的旅游签证， 您不符合选择1的要求。

Option 1 doesn’t apply to Tourism Visa holders.

Chinese Embassy Visa Office is Reopening  on Jan 25th , 2023.

China Visa Application by mail will no longer be provided by the Chinese Embassy.    An “Appointment for Visa Application Submission (AVAS)” system will be in use for walk-in applicants starting January 16, 2023.

Consular notarization service (领事公证服务）now requires a pre-approval before an appointment can be scheduled for on-site drop off with the Visa office.

Chinese Embassy authentication （使馆认证服务）service by mail is no longer avaiable.

Chinese Embassy Visa Office Operationg Hours:  9:30-14:30 (Monday to Friday, closed on weekends and holidays)

Oasis China Visa Services will continue to provide visa processing services by mail as a visa agent.

Document authentication services by mail or appointment are still provided by Oasis.

If you have any questions, please send us an E-mail, and we will get back on the same day, or the next working day.

Thank you!

The Chinese Embassy is now accepting applications for Family reunion visa applications.    You can apply directly with the Chinese Embassy, or you may hire Oasis China Visa Services to assist with your visa application. 

How to proceed, if the applicant has already completed and submitted the COVA form:

Step 1. The applicant emails the PDF application form and the following materials to Oasis

a. A scan or photo of the passport identity page
b. A scan or photo of the applicant’s Driver’s license or statement displaying  the applicant’s address
c. Latest/last China visa obtained (if any)
d. Invitation letter from a family member in China
e. The inviter’s China Residence  ID card (front and back); or validity Chinese resident permit

Step 2. Oasis evaluates the application based on the completed application form and the above materials. Then determines whether it is necessary to fill out a new COVA form, and provide a list of other required documentation and service charges.

Step 3. The applicant submit the full payment and e-mails relevant materials to Oasis

Step 4.  Oasis double checks all the application form fields and ensure all the supporting document present,  then provide mailing instruction so the applicant to mail in the original documents

Step 5. After receiving it, Oasis will do the final inspection, make an appointment, and then submit the documents to the embassy for processing.

Step 6.  A few days later, the applicant receives the processed visa & passport in the mail.

If the applicant has not completed or submitted the COVA form, please email our office for detailed processing instructions. 

Chinese Visa Online Application Form (COVA).

To start, you should fill out the new Chinese Visa Online Application Form (COVA). This new application form is filled out online and is 8-10 pages depending on the applicant’s situation.  The new form will ask applicants for detailed information on family members, education background starting from high school, and employment histories. Therefore, we advise the applicant to complete the form, but do not submit and generate the final printable PDF form.  Although we cannot fill out the form for you, but we can review and help you to check over the form by using the Application I.D and passport number before the information gets submitted.  We cannot guarantee the form to be error free or 100% be accepted by the Embassy, but we will do our best to catch any errors or flag any issues on the form. Once the form is submitted online, the Embassy will ask the applicant to complete the form again if any edit or corrections on the form is needed. The Embassy does not accept any handwritten corrections on the generated PDF form.

Processing time

Currently 2-4 weeks

Visa Validity and Length of Stay

10 Years Multiple Entry visa for Business and family visitings are getting issued.  The length of stay of a Business visa for each entry is 30- 60 days.  The length of stay of a family visiting visa is 60-180 days.

Service & Fees

Please see HERE.

Required documents

The following documents are commonly needed to prepare for a visa application.  Supporting documents are maybe required depending on individual situation.  After the Chinese Embassy’s pre-approval, original documents will need to be mailed into our office at the time of submission.

1. 1. 1. COVA Form.* Do NOT submit after filling out the web form, wait for Oasis review first)
         * Upload a selfie for the visa photo to continue with the form.
         * Oasis can help you with the photo edit and uploading later.
      2. Passport with 6 months validity and 2 blank visa pages
      3. One visa photo in JPG format
         * You can ask friends or family to help you to take this photo.
         * Stand against a whitewall, wear something not is white.
         * Use your smartphone / digital camera to take an upper body photograph.
         * Do not wear glasses, jewelry, or necklace.
         * Make sure your face (including your forehead) and your ears are showing (not blocked by hairs), so the photo may pass the COVA photo exam.
         * Email your photo in JPG format, Oasis can help you to edit it and upload it.
      4. Photocopy of Driver’s License
      5. Invitation letter from a major family member
      6. Driver’s license or state issued I.D for residence verification & jurisdiction confirmation
      7. Other documents to be listed by Oasis after review of your application.

    

Jurisdictions and residency

Currently we can only drop off applications to the Chinese Embassy for applicants who live or work within the following states:

Washington DC,　　 Delaware,　　 Idaho,　　 Kentucky,　　 Maryland,　　 Montana,　　 Nebraska,　　 North Carolina,　　 North Dakota,　　 South Carolina,
South Dakota,　　 Tennessee,　　 Utah,　　 Virginia,　　 West Virginia,　　 Wyoming,　　 Alabama,　　 Arkansas,　　 Florida,　　 Georgia,　　 Louisiana,
Mississippi,　　 Oklahoma,　　 Texas
For residents of all other states, we also can provide application preparation services. 

Please email our office for detailed processing procedures.   You can also call or text us at 1 866 312 8472.

Is the Chinese Embassy open now?

No. the Chinese Embassy Visa Section is still closed to the public, walk-in is only available for special cases with appointment.

How to apply for a Chinese Visa?

You may apply for a visa directly with the Chinese Embassy, or you may apply through a visa agent like Oasis China Visa Services

Can my 10 years (5 years) visa now be used?

If you have a 10 years (or 5 years) visa issued prior to 03/28/2020, it is still suspended.

Can I apply the visa directly with the Embassy? 

Yes. You can apply for your visa directly with the Embassy at visaoffice.dc@vip.163.com.

How quickly should I expect to receive my visa.

The visa turn around time is affected by many factors.  Most of the cases we handled get processed within about 2 weeks. However,  the application process can often encounter various unforeseeable delays .

What documents should I prepare for my Q2 visa application?

The required documents to apply for a Q2 visa is varies slightly depending on the individual situation.  The commonly required documents are: 1.Passport;  2. visa photo; 3.Application Form; 4. Invitation Letter;  And other supporting documents.

What is the advantage of using Oasis China Visa Services?

We will provide you with clear instruction.
We will help you to pass the visa photo examinations
We will check your COVA form before submission.
We will help you with the Chinese Embassy’s pre-approval.
We will turn in your application, after double checking your application.
You are likely to encounter less foreseeable/avoidable problems and delays
Your application materials will be dropped off to the Visa office in person

为方便部分对智能手机操作不熟练的申请人，我们增加了协助办理护照换发的服务。 我们目前所提供的护照换发相关的服务有：

• • 拍照服务  $25

    1. 1. 4张纸质照片
       2. 电子版照片发至邮箱

     

  • 检查、提交材料业务 $100

    1. 1. 协助申请人完成申请材料的准备和材料提交；
       2. 根据申请人的需要准备MoneyOrder， 和回邮信封；
       3. 待使馆通过初审，进入复审后帮助申请人提交相关申请所需的文件原件至使馆。

     

  • 全套服务$200,  包含以下服务项目：

    1. 协助申请人注册个人电子邮箱；
    2. 协助申请人注册、登录智能手机程序商店， 或者 Apple Store;
    3. 协助申请人下载 “中国领事” 程序，调整手机中文输入法， 开放 “中国领事” 所需要的手机权限；
    4. 协助申请人使用个人电子邮箱注册 “中国领事” 用户名，并提升实名认证等级；
    5. 协助申请人填写 “中国领事” 的相关表格， 并解答有关问题；
    6. 帮助申请人完成证件照的拍摄和上传。 如果因为 “中国领事” APP的技术问题所造成的证件照无法通过程序检测， Oasis China Visa Services会协助申请人在 “中国领事” APP上以其他途径完成照片的上传， 或指导申请人以邮件方式和使馆工作人员进行沟通；
    7. 协助申请人进行人脸识别；
    8. 协助申请人完成申请材料的准备和信息提交；
    9. 根据申请人的需要准备MoneyOrder， 和回邮信封；
    10. 待使馆通过初审，进入复审后帮助申请人提交相关申请所需的文件原件至使馆。
    11. 不包含使馆护照办证费用$18, 使馆手续费$5, 购买MoneyOrder费用$2， 回邮护照的邮资 $8-$27

我们提供的协助服务仅能够帮助申请人按照正常的流程完成相关申请的办理。办理过程中如果出现问题，我们可以帮助沟通和指导，但是不保证申请办理的结果。 正常情况下申请人可以联系使馆或按照使馆的网站指引完成办理。

Operation and hours

Due to limited resources and the impact of COVID-19,   we are now working mainly remotely.  The Chinese Embassy is not open to the public yet, but we are still able to schedule appointments and process applications with the Chinese Embassy.  We no longer provide Walk-in services.   Appointment will be needed for documents drop-off / pick, and passport / visa photo services.

Chinese Visa Application

Currently we can only process Chinese Visa Application for Employment (Z), Crew(C), Business(M) (with official PU letter), Special Talent (R),  and Humanitarian purposes.   If you wish to process a visa application with our office, please first email us a scan copy of your PU letter / Employment Notification Letter.  We will review and provide further instructions after verifying your eligibility to apply.

Jurisdiction

We only process visa applications for applicants who live (or work) within the following states: Washington DC, Delaware, Idaho, Kentucky, Maryland, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina,  North Dakota,  South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Document authentications

For document authentication services, please email us your document need to be processed.  We will check and get back to  you within 24 hours.    Currently the processing time for US Dept of State authentication is about 4 weeks, and 1-2 weeks for the Chinese Embassy’s authentication.  We may process documents for all 50 states, and Hague Apostille services for other countries are also available.

Frequently Answered Answers:

Family visa and tourism visa are not currently available.   We don’t know when it will be available.

Previously  issued 10 years visas are still suspended.    We don’t know when the suspension may get lifted.

The China Embassy recently announced that US citizen and non-US citizen holding valid China residence permit can utilized their permit to enter China. This change in policy pertains to residence permit holders only, applicants holding a valid visa that was issued prior to 03/28/2020 are not included. To be clear, regardless of visa type, all 10-year validity visas are still suspended and cannot be used to enter China.

For people with expired residence permit, you are now eligible to apply for a new visa to enter China. For details on how to apply for the new visa, contact us for more details. Please note, we can only help applicants from the following State to apply for their China visas:

Alabama
Arkansas
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Mississippi
Montana
Nebraska
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahoma
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
West Virginia
Wyoming
Washington DC

You will need to apply for a new/temporary China visa in order to enter China during the COVID 19 pandemic.  Due to travel restrictions, all China visa issue prior to 03/27/2020 are suspended until further notice. At the current time, you cannot use your visa to enter China even if your China visa has not expired. According to China Ministry of Foreign Affairs , “Entry with diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visas” will not be affected by this suspension implemented on 03/28/2020.

Before applying for a China visa, please double check which Embassy/consulate/consulate general office is responsible for issuing China visas to applicants from your state of residency. For details, please use this page from the China Embassy to figure out which consulate office to use for your application: http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/zmzlljs/t84229.htm .

Currently, only a limited group of people are eligible to apply for a new or temporary visa to enter/return to China. Generally, 6 groups of people are eligible to apply for a China visa during the covid 19 virus pandemic:

• Education professionals (Professors/Teachers) and their family entering China for the first time or returning for the new school year. (F China visa)
• Parent/Spouse/Children of people that are living or working in China, family reunion. (S2 China visa)
• Business owners/employees that has major contribution to local business economy.(F/M China visa)
• People with family emergency, circumstance such as family member in China being hospitalized, in critical condition, or passed away. (Humanitarian China visa)
• Crew member from all major airline or maritime shipping company (Crew Visa)
• Diplomats and their family members (W visa)

To be eligible for a China visa during the COVID-19 pandemic, applicant in groups 1-3 must first obtain a PU invitation letter from China. This PU invitation letter is issued by a city or provincial’s Foreign Affair’s office in China. For education professionals, business owner and business employees, please ask your employer in China to facilitate the issuance of the PU invitation letter by the Foreign affair’s office. For family members of people working or living in China, please have your family member’s China employer apply for the PU letter as well.

For humanitarian China visa applicant, you will need to contact the visa office in person to schedule for an appointment or application by mail arrangement. Please be sure to have the following 2 documents ready:

• Proof of relationship between applicant and family member in China
• Documentation/report from hospital in China justifying the urgency

Crew and diplomat visa documentation remain unchanged, no special documents required.