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Chinese citizens need a B1/B2 visitor visa. We prepare your DS-160 and documents. You attend the embassy interview.

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US Visa for Chinese citizens

For tourism, family visits, medical treatment and business meetings.

visa required

Chinese citizens need a B-1/B-2 visitor visa. ESTA is not available to them.

Visa application fee

$185

Not refunded. The $285 fee adds $100 toward the $250 integrity fee.

Stay per visit

Usually 6 months

Set by the CBP officer at entry, up to 1 year.

Visa validity

Set by nationality

Up to 10 years. Entries also depend on your nationality.

Interview

In person

Some adults renewing within 12 months of expiry can skip it.

Where to apply

DS-160 online

Then pay the fee and book an interview.

Where to interview

Home or residence country

At a US embassy or consulate where you are a citizen or resident.

Passport

6 months beyond your stay

Citizens of many countries are exempt from this rule.

EVUS

$31.75 before travel

Needed with a 10-year B visa in a Chinese passport.

Start Your US Visa Application

We prepare your DS-160 and check your documents. You then attend the interview in person.

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Start with a free eligibility check. You pay after you fill in the application form.

Last checked in October 2026. Sources: Visitor visa (U.S. Department of State), Fees for visa services (U.S. Department of State), U.S. visa reciprocity by country (U.S. Department of State)

US Visa documents for Chinese citizens

Valid Passport

Valid for at least six months beyond your planned stay, unless an agreement with your country exempts you.

DS-160 and Fee Receipt

The DS-160 confirmation page and the receipt for the USD 185 application fee, which is not refunded if the visa is refused.

In-Person Interview

Nearly every applicant is interviewed by a consular officer, including children under 14 and adults over 79.

Ties to Your Home Country

You qualify on your ties to your home country. An invitation letter or affidavit of support is not required.

EVUS Enrolment

With a 10-year B1/B2 visa in a PRC passport, enrol in EVUS before travel and update it every 2 years or with a new passport or visa.

US Visa application steps for Chinese citizens

Your journey to the United States in 4 easy steps.

Fill Application

Answer our questions once. We prepare your DS-160, the official online visa application form, from your answers.

Upload Documents

Upload your passport and supporting documents. We check them against the B1/B2 visitor visa requirements.

Pay and Book

Pay our service fee and the official visa fee. We help you book your interview at a US embassy or consulate.

Attend Your Interview

Go in person with your passport, DS-160 confirmation page and fee receipt. A consular officer decides on your visa.

US Visa cost for Chinese citizens

No hidden fees. Pay only for what you need.

We are not affiliated with any government or embassy. Visa decisions are made solely by the consulate.

Estimates only - not legal advice or a guarantee. Total cost may include third-party fees beyond the government fee and our services.

Visitor Visa Application

$220

Government fee

$185

Service fee

$35

Interview wait varies by embassy, median about 30 days
DS-160 form prepared for you
Documents checked before your interview
Help booking your interview appointment

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What happens after you pay?

Order Confirmation

You get an email with your order details and a link to follow your visa application.

Document Review

We review your answers and documents against the B1/B2 rules and tell you what is missing before anything is filed.

DS-160 and Appointment

We complete your DS-160 and help you book an interview at a US embassy or consulate in your country of nationality or residence.

Interview and Decision

You attend the interview in person and the consular officer decides. Some applications need extra administrative processing.

In Progress

Document Check✓ Verified

DS-160 Form✓ Completed

Visa InterviewBooked

Visa DecisionAwaiting

Which US Visa do you need?

B-1/B-2 visitor visa

For tourism, family visits, medical treatment and business meetings. The application fee is $185. How long the visa is valid, the number of entries and any issuance fee depend on your nationality.

B-1 business visa

For meetings, conferences and contract talks, without paid work in the US. The same $185 application fee applies.

C-1 transit visa

For passing through the US on the way to another country. The fee is $185, and each transit is limited to 29 days.

ESTA

Only citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries can use ESTA. Every trip on this passport needs a visa.

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US Visa FAQ for Chinese passport holders

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for the USA?

Yes. Chinese citizens need a B1/B2 visitor visa for tourism or business trips to the USA, because ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program is not available to them. You fill in Form DS-160 online, pay the USD 185 application fee and attend an in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate in your country of nationality or residence. Applying in another country makes it harder to qualify, and the fee is not refunded or transferred. If the visa is issued, the CBP officer at the border decides how long you can stay. Under a current CDC order, travellers who are not US citizens and were in the DRC, Uganda or South Sudan in the previous 21 days cannot enter the USA.

How much does a US visitor visa cost?

The official application fee for a B1/B2 visa is USD 185, and it is not refunded if the visa is refused. Some nationalities also pay a visa issuance fee after approval, under the State Department reciprocity schedule. At selected embassies an optional USD 750 fee for an expedited interview appointment is offered until 31 December 2026. A USD 250 Visa Integrity Fee was enacted in 2025, but it is not being charged yet. Visarun's service fee is separate and shown in the pricing section.

How long does it take to get a US visitor visa?

Most of the time goes on waiting for an interview appointment, and that wait differs by embassy. In June 2026 the State Department put the worldwide median at about 30 days, with waits of more than 12 months at some posts. After the interview, some applications need extra administrative processing. Visarun cannot shorten embassy waiting times, but we make sure your DS-160 and documents are ready when your appointment comes.

How long can Chinese citizens stay in the USA?

The CBP officer at the port of entry decides: B-2 visitors issued an I-94 are admitted for at least 6 months, and any B admission is at most 1 year. If you hold a 10-year B1/B2 visa in a People's Republic of China passport, you must also enrol in EVUS before you travel and update it every 2 years, or sooner if you get a new passport or visa. The EVUS fee is USD 30.75, and USD 31.75 from 16 October 2026.

What do Chinese citizens need for the US visa interview?

Bring your passport, valid for at least six months beyond your planned stay unless an agreement with your country exempts you, plus the DS-160 confirmation page and the fee receipt. You qualify on your ties to your home country, so an invitation letter or affidavit of support is not required. Nearly every applicant is interviewed in person, including children under 14 and adults over 79. Only some people renewing a recently expired B1/B2 visa may be offered a waiver.

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