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China Visa Service: For Foreigners Who Come to China

COVA official portal Since September 30, 2025, every Chinese visa application begins online through COVA — China Online Visa Application, the official platform operated by the Consular Department of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This guide covers how to use it, why it sometimes sends you to a second website, and what happens at the…