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C1/D Visa Approvals in China

How many C1/D visa applications U.S. Embassies and Consulates in China approved, by fiscal year and by post. Every visa issued is an approved application.

The State Department publishes issuance counts for this visa class but not refusals, so there is no approval rate to report and none is shown. Figures run from March 2017 to September 2025.

Visas approved per year: China

Totals by U.S. fiscal year, which runs October to September, so FY2025 covers October 2024 to September 2025. Refusals are not published for this visa class, so an approval rate cannot be shown.

04K9K13K17KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 8,072 approved8KFY17FY2018: 12,863 approved13KFY18FY2019: 17,147 approved17KFY19FY2020: 6,445 approved6KFY20FY2021: 4,049 approved4KFY21FY2022: 4,473 approved4KFY22FY2023: 7,236 approved7KFY23FY2024: 11,644 approved12KFY24FY2025: 9,913 approved10KFY25

9,913

FY2025

17,147

Peak (FY2019)

-14.9%

vs FY2024

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How China compares for C1/D visas

Against every country that received a C1/D visa in FY2025.

#4

of 171 countries

10,782

Approved in FY2025

3.8%

Of the world total

281,135

Issued worldwide

Fewest (171th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in China approves the most

C1/D visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 10,157 issued across China.

  • Beijing4,61745.5%
  • Guangzhou2,48824.5%
  • Shanghai1,78517.6%
  • Wuhan7587.5%
  • Shenyang2652.6%
  • Chengdu2442.4%

How each China consulate has changed

C1/D visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

BeijingGuangzhouShanghaiWuhanShenyangChengdu
02K4K6K7KVisas approvedFiscal yearBeijing, FY2017: 4,594 approvedBeijing, FY2018: 6,464 approvedBeijing, FY2019: 7,406 approvedBeijing, FY2020: 3,038 approvedBeijing, FY2021: 2,492 approvedBeijing, FY2022: 1,947 approvedBeijing, FY2023: 3,081 approvedBeijing, FY2024: 4,611 approvedBeijing, FY2025: 4,617 approvedGuangzhou, FY2017: 1,428 approvedGuangzhou, FY2018: 3,459 approvedGuangzhou, FY2019: 5,642 approvedGuangzhou, FY2020: 1,923 approvedGuangzhou, FY2021: 1,112 approvedGuangzhou, FY2022: 1,683 approvedGuangzhou, FY2023: 1,497 approvedGuangzhou, FY2024: 3,352 approvedGuangzhou, FY2025: 2,488 approvedShanghai, FY2017: 1,322 approvedShanghai, FY2018: 2,005 approvedShanghai, FY2019: 2,139 approvedShanghai, FY2020: 826 approvedShanghai, FY2021: 445 approvedShanghai, FY2022: 719 approvedShanghai, FY2023: 1,490 approvedShanghai, FY2024: 1,552 approvedShanghai, FY2025: 1,785 approvedWuhan, FY2017: 0 approvedWuhan, FY2018: 0 approvedWuhan, FY2019: 0 approvedWuhan, FY2020: 0 approvedWuhan, FY2021: 0 approvedWuhan, FY2022: 0 approvedWuhan, FY2023: 979 approvedWuhan, FY2024: 1,816 approvedWuhan, FY2025: 758 approvedShenyang, FY2017: 240 approvedShenyang, FY2018: 355 approvedShenyang, FY2019: 1,104 approvedShenyang, FY2020: 414 approvedShenyang, FY2021: 0 approvedShenyang, FY2022: 124 approvedShenyang, FY2023: 189 approvedShenyang, FY2024: 313 approvedShenyang, FY2025: 265 approvedChengdu, FY2017: 488 approvedChengdu, FY2018: 580 approvedChengdu, FY2019: 856 approvedChengdu, FY2020: 244 approvedChengdu, FY2021: 0 approvedChengdu, FY2022: 0 approvedChengdu, FY2023: 0 approvedChengdu, FY2024: 0 approvedChengdu, FY2025: 0 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25
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When C1/D visas are approved in China

Average approvals per calendar month across 4 complete years. Busiest month is Mar, quietest is Feb.

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Calendar months, not fiscal. A busy month means more applications competing for the same interview slots, not a better chance of approval.

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Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month201720182019202020212022202320242025
Jan-9541,310965163-3601,006567
Feb-4509659059263662669676
Mar1,1401,2231,81672973131,0921,1031,123
Apr7491,0651,5691592862186171,1181,075
May1,4321,1841,414171-1957791,262786
Jun1,1491,2471,418435287337576960749
Jul1,0171,1871,5342594584236241,162728
Aug1,3221,5311,5332586357221,0071,011941
Sep1,2261,2831,345-3336149079781,154
Oct8791,4101,3305434813481,0191,118-
Nov1,0571,6011,4113965113761,0011,065-
Dec8861,4601,453627-76946800-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY20259,913▼14.9%
FY202411,644▲60.9%
FY20237,236▲61.8%
FY20224,473▲10.5%
FY20214,049▼37.2%
FY20206,445▼62.4%
FY201917,147▲33.3%
FY201812,863▲59.4%
FY20178,072—

Consulate-Specific Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for C1/D visas in China?
There is no published approval rate for C1/D visas. The State Department reports how many visas it issued but not how many it refused, and a rate needs both. This page shows the issuance counts that genuinely exist for China.
How many C1/D visas does China get?
The tables and charts above show issuances by U.S. fiscal year, which runs October to September, and where the data allows, by individual consulate. These counts come directly from the State Department's monthly issuance tables.
What factors affect C1/D visa approval in China?
Factors include the completeness and accuracy of your application, supporting documents, interview performance, and the specific consulate's workload and policies. Common reasons for refusal include missing documents, insufficient ties to home country, or unclear travel purpose.
How can I improve my chances of getting a C1/D visa in China?
Prepare thoroughly for your interview, provide honest and complete information, and ensure all documents are in order. Review common mistakes and tips provided above, and consider seeking professional guidance if you have a complex case.
Where does this visa data come from?
All figures are sourced from published U.S. Department of State statistics. We update them as new monthly and annual tables are released.

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Data Source & Transparency

Data Source: All visa approval statistics are compiled from the official U.S. Department of State’s annual visa statistics reports. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, visit the U.S. Department of State Visa Statistics.

Methodology: These are counts of visas issued, taken from the State Department’s monthly issuance tables. No approval rate is shown because refusals are not published per country or per post, and a rate cannot be calculated without them. Figures exclude cases under administrative processing and are subject to reporting delays.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with the U.S. government. All data is provided for informational purposes only. For official guidance, always refer to the U.S. Department of State or your local U.S. embassy/consulate.

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