DESTINATION ENTRY GUIDE
U.S. entry requirements for Chinese passport holders
B1/B2 visitor visa requirements for PRC passport holders and the separate EVUS enrollment requirement for holders of a 10-year U.S. visitor visa.
General information for tourism or temporary business visits on an ordinary PRC passport. Other visa classes and travel purposes are outside this summary.
Official sources checked 2026-10-18.
A visitor visa is required
PRC ordinary passport holders are not on the U.S. Visa Waiver Program country list and generally need an appropriate U.S. visitor visa, commonly B1/B2 for temporary business or tourism. A visa does not guarantee admission; U.S. Customs and Border Protection makes the admission decision at the port of entry.
Check EVUS if your visa is 10-year B1/B2
Chinese nationals travelling with a 10-year B1, B2 or B1/B2 visa must enroll in the Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) before travel. EVUS is a separate update/enrollment requirement, not a visa. Check that the enrollment remains valid for the passport and visa used on this trip.
Before departure
- Confirm that your visa class matches your planned activity and dates.
- Complete EVUS if you hold a qualifying 10-year B1/B2 visa in a PRC passport.
- Use the official EVUS website and review the latest U.S. government instructions.
- Check airline document requirements and carry the passport associated with the visa.