Do I need to provide my physical previous expired China visa with my application?

Yes — if you are applying through the Los Angeles Chinese Consulate, you must submit your previous expired Chinese visa along with the passport it was issued in.


If the Previous Visa Was Not a 10-Year Visa:

A photocopy of the visa will generally be sufficient.


If the Previous Visa Was a 10-Year Visa Issued in Los Angeles:

You must submit the physical passport that contains the expired visa.


If you no longer possess that passport, provide:

  • A written explanation detailing the circumstances,
  • A copy of the expired visa, if available.

If the Previous Visa Was Not Issued in Los Angeles:

You may answer “No” to the question about holding a prior China visa on your application.

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