Last Updated on November 10, 2017
What is an EVUS visa? EVUS is the online visa systems that is used by Chinese nationals to facilitate traveling to the United States. It can only be used by Chinese nationals holding a valid 10-year B1/B2, B1 or B2 (visitor) visa. In addition to their valid visa, they need to fill out the EVUS visa application online.
How to apply for an EVUS visa? Applying for an EVUS visa is easy: you can do everything for your application for EVUS VISA online through a few simple websites. EVUS authorization is now a requirement for long-term Chinese visa holders and is quickly being rolled out to other countries. South and Central American passport holders will need an EVUS visa soon, too.
The application form should only take you a few minutes to fill in. If you are not fluent in English, it is recommended to use a third party company. A third party can fill out the application on your behalf to ensure that the visa application is filled out correctly. The online form is compatible with mobile phones and tablets too, you don’t even need to do it on the computer. You can do your application anywhere. Note that you will need the information in your passport and in your valid US visa to put into the EVUS system.
Application through a third party? Having a third party complete your application is the safest way to get the EVUS authorization, especially if English isn’t your first language, and you are not fully fluent. The third party company will ask you for all of your details and complete the application on your behalf. A professionally completed application generally takes less time to receive approval and will save you time. While it is uncommon that people are refused EVUS approval, it sometimes does happen. A professional will help to guarantee that everything goes smooth with your application and that entering the USA is easy breezy for you. Many Chinese tourists with limited knowledge of English trust a professional EVUS company to do their application for them.
Allow enough time: Even though getting your EVUS authorization is a straightforward process, make sure to leave plenty of time for processing because it can take up to 72 hours to receive authorization. The United States government suggests that you apply for your EVUS well in advance of your travel dates, in case there are delays in processing your visa. If you don’t have your EVUS authorization yet, you cannot enter the United States, and if you try to enter without it you risk being denied entry at the border. Being denied means that future visas to the USA will be more difficult to obtain.
