Visa Application for Children Born in US with Chinese Parents

If such a child's one parent or both parents are Chinese citizens and the child was born in the US but has Chinese nationality, then the child should apply for a Chinese travel document.

Documents needed to apply for Chinese Travel Documents
1. Three recent (within half a year) color photos (48mm x 33mm, the width of head 15mm-22mm, the length of head 28mm-33mm), against a white or light blue background.
2. A copy of the screenshot of the order information page of the “China Consular Affairs” app. (see details in the below part How to Apply)
3. A copy of the birth certificate or other legally valid proof of parentage (must be the same as the one uploaded on the “China Consular Affairs” APP).
 

If such a child's one parent or both parents are Chinese citizens and settled in the US, and the child was born in the US and does not have Chinese nationality, he/she should apply for a Chinese visa.
 
Documents needed to apply for Chinese Visa:
1. A child’s passport with blank pages and at least six months of remaining validity. 
2. A duly completed Application Form with one standard photo glued. This form can be filled in and signed by his parents.
3. The original and copy of a child's Birth Certificate.
4. The original and copy of parents’ Chinese passports and U.S. Resident Permit (Such as American visa or other legal documents issued by American Immigration Office).
5. Invitation documents related to the purpose of the application to go to China.
6. Other relevant documents requested by the consular officer.
 
Note: If such a child had once obtained Chinese visa, he or she needn't offer the documents of the birth certificate and parent's passport or green card for later applications, but the original visa should be provided.

 Embassy of China in USA
  Detail Procedure for Application 
   (How to Apply - Processing Time - Visa Fees - Pick-up, etc)
 

1. Chinese citizens residing in the U.S. should submit their applications online through the China Consular Affairs App according to the consular district in which they reside.

2. After the order status has changed to “Under Review”, prepare the documents needed listed above and mail the documents as soon as possible. Please make sure to clearly indicate “Applicant’s State of Residence + Chinese Name + LXZ” on the envelope cover.
Mailing address: Visa Section, Embassy of China, 2201 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 110 Washington D.C. 20007
 
3. Self-addressed Envelope
The staff will send your documents back to you in the self-addressed envelope you provided. Please be sure to clearly mark the return envelope with your address (or both) and pay the full postage.

Application Fee:
USD 23 per person (including a processing fee of USD 18 and a mailing service fee of USD 5).
You can choose to pay online through the "China Consular Affairs" APP.
 

1. Applicants should fill in the visa application form online by logging in "China Visa Online Form (COVA)". Mail application is not acceptable.

2. Children are usually not required to be present. The parent or other person should submit the visa application on their behalf, and must go to the appropriate Embassy or Consulate according to the consular district.
 
3. Applicants should ensure that the application materials provided are true and correct. Any inaccuracies, misrepresentations or incompleteness may result in denial of the visa application or denial of entry into China.
 
4. If necessary, the consular officer may ask the applicant to provide additional supporting documents or request the applicant to have an interview. The consular officer decides whether or not to issue a visa, as well as the type of visa, its validity, the duration of stay and the number of entries on a case-by-case basis.

5. On-site pick-up and payment of fees
When picking up the documents, please check the visa information carefully. Payment can be made by credit card (Master Card or Visa only) or cashier’s check (Money Order, Cashier's Check).
 

It takes 4 working days for processing the application, 3 working days on the urgent situation. For express service, an extra USD 25 will be charged.
 

Entry & Validity	Fees
Single Entry	USD 140
Double Entries
Multiple Entries for 6 months
Multiple Entries for 12 months or more