US Visitor Visa Checklist for Chinese Passports

Prepare a United States visit using the official document baseline. Review the scope below before checking off your documents.

Generate a local preparation checklist for six visa destinations. No document uploads or passport numbers are needed.

Last checked 2026-11-14. Rules change, sometimes at short notice. We list the date we last checked each official source; confirm with the official government source before you travel, buy or file. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice.

Part of the Visa document checklist for PRC passport holders. Change the inputs above to compare other cases.

How it works

Each branch uses the linked government checklist. Required, conditional and supporting items are labelled separately. Residence and application location can change which checklist applies. The Schengen branch is specifically for Netherlands tourism applications in China; Japan covers ordinary single-entry tourism.

Tick boxes to track preparation, then explicitly save progress on this device, download a text copy or print. Changing the filters resets the current ticks. Saved progress stays in this browser until cleared; no documents are stored or submitted.

Fees are dated reference amounts, not all-in quotes. Edit the amount for your category; currencies are not converted. Japan’s amount is a general yen equivalent, paid in local currency. Fee displays round to two decimal places; item counts are exact. Processing estimates are not appointment availability or promises of a decision.

Key rules and figures

ItemValueSource
Document scopeValid passport; check the post’s passport-validity rules and exceptions; DS-160 confirmation page; Fee receipt if payment is required before interview; Printed compliant photo if DS-160 photo upload fails; Evidence of visit purpose; Evidence of intention to return, such as employment or family ties; Evidence of funds to pay trip costsOfficial document guidance
Government fee referenceUSD 185 — Visitor visa application fee; issuance or other applicable charges are separate.Official fee guidance
ProcessingInterview waits vary by post, season and category; administrative processing may add time.Official processing guidance

Checked 2026-11-14.

The US visitor-visa baseline distinguishes application documents from evidence a consular officer may request. An invitation or affidavit of support is not a mandatory visitor-visa document. Local appointment and interview instructions still control. After issuance, a covered maximum-validity B visa in a PRC passport also requires EVUS for travel.

Frequently asked questions

What follows DS-160 submission?
Keep the confirmation page and follow the chosen post’s payment and appointment instructions.
Does this complete EVUS too?
No. EVUS is a separate travel requirement for covered maximum-validity B visas in PRC passports.

Sources

Last reviewed 2026-11-14; next review due by 2026-12-14. The method is written out above so you can check our math.