China Online Visa Processing System will be officially launched by the Embassy of China in the FSM on June 30, 2025. The applicants could visit website https://consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA/ ，and enjoy convenience of filling out the form, uploading application materials and tracking visa processing progress on line. Welcome to visit this website for more information.
As of July 7, 2025, the current "China Online Visa Application System" will no longer be accessible at the Embassy of China in the FSM.
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To facilitate the applicants in familiarizing with the new visa application procedures, the following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are provided for reference:
Q1: After the system upgrade, where should I go to apply for a visa? What changes have been made to the application process?
A: Visa applicants can visit the website https://consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA/ to fill out the visa application form online, upload the required documents, and the application will enter the initial review phase. During this period, applicants can log into the website to check the application status and, as required, modify the form or supplement application materials. When the status of the order changes to “Passport to be submitted”, please submit the application in person with passport and materials, provide biometric information (e.g. fingerprints), and pay visa fees to the Embassy of China in the FSM, or submit the application by post. The application will now enter the secondary review stage. Upon approval, the applicant is required to visit the Embassy of China in the FSM again or by post to collect the passport and visa.
Q2: Do I need to create an account to apply for a visa online? How do I register?
A: Yes, online applications require creating an account and logging into the system. Currently, registration is only supported through email addresses. Please keep your account and password carefully.
Q3: What changes have been made to the expedited processing service?
A: When filling out the application form online, applicants can still select “Regular” or “Express” processing method. However, this selection does not affect the timeline of the initial review phase. The expedited processing will only accelerate the procedure after the online preliminary review is approved and physical documents have been submitted offline. An additional fee (25 US dollars for each) is required for expedited processing, and the request cannot be revoked once submitted. If the consular officer decided to extend the processing time based on a case-by-case review, the expedited service fee will not be refunded.
Q4: Can I authorize others to submit my application?
A: Yes. Applications may be submitted either by authorized individuals (e.g. family members or friends) or by the third-party agencies, such as travel agencies.
Q5: Is fingerprint collection still required, and when will it take place?
A: Except for applicants exempted from fingerprints collection under specific conditions (see previous notice: http://fm.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/lsfw/lstx/202409/t20240902_11483231.htm), fingerprints must be collected when applicants visit the Embassy of China in the FSM to submit passport and other materials.
Q6: I submitted an application form in the previous Chinese visa application system before June 30 but have not yet visited the Embassy of China in the FSM, do I need to reapply via the upgraded system after June 30?
A: From June 30 to July 7, application forms submitted in the current “China Online Visa Application System”will remain valid. Applicants may either submit materials in person using the original form or reapply via the upgraded system. Starting from July 7, 2025, all applicants must use the upgraded system, and forms submitted in the previous system will no longer be accepted.
Q7: I have not submitted the application form in the original Chinese Visa Application System. Can I still apply for the visa through the original method starting from June 30?
A: Starting from June 30, 2025, the current “China Online Visa Application System” will no longer be accessible. If you have not submitted an application form through the original system before that date, you will need to complete the process online following the new procedure.