VISA INFORMATION
Plan Your Journey With Ease
Everything you need to know about visa requirements for joining our retreat - guidelines, timelines, and important details to help you prepare with confidence.
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🇨🇳 Apply in Your Own Consular Area (Tourist L-Visa, Individual Application)
Every traveler applies individually for a Tourist (L) visa through the New COVA system, then submits their passport and required originals to the Chinese Embassy/Consulate that serves their state of residence. Use the list below to find your office.
Quick links:Â New COVA (Online Application) | Embassy, Wahsington D.C. (U.S.)
Embassy of China — Washington, D.C. (Visa Office)
States / Areas: Washington, D.C.; Maryland; Virginia; West Virginia; North Carolina; South Carolina; Kentucky; Tennessee; Delaware; Alabama; Arkansas; Florida; Georgia; Louisiana; Mississippi; Oklahoma; Texas; Puerto Rico.
Visa info: Requirements & Procedures (New COVA)
Consulate General — New York
States: Connecticut; Maine; Massachusetts; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New York; Ohio; Pennsylvania; Vermont; Rhode Island.
Visa page: Consular District
Consulate General — San Francisco
States / Areas: Northern California; Alaska; Nevada; Oregon; Washington; Idaho; Montana; Wyoming.
Visa page: Consular District
Consulate General — Los Angeles
States / Areas: Southern California; Arizona; New Mexico; Utah; Colorado; Hawaii; U.S. Pacific territories (Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa).
Visa page: Jurisdiction Notice
Consulate General — Chicago
States: Illinois; Indiana; Iowa; Kansas; Michigan; Minnesota; Missouri; Wisconsin; Nebraska; North Dakota; South Dakota.
Jurisdiction update: Adjustment Announcement
How to apply (summary)
- Complete your application in the New COVA system and upload the required documents.
- When your status shows “Passport to be submitted”, print the info page with barcode.
- Submit your passport + printed COVA page + any required originals to the office that serves your state.
Tip: Processing times and in-person requirements vary. Always follow the instructions on your office’s visa page.
If you live in a different state than listed for your chosen office, your application may be refused. Please apply only in your correct jurisdiction.
