EVUS is the online system used by nationals of China holding a 10-year B1/B2, B1 or B2 (visitor) visa periodically to update basic biographic information to facilitate their travel to the United States.  In addition to a valid visa, such travelers will be required to complete an EVUS enrollment to be admitted into the United States. 

 

 

The fee to enroll in EVUS is $8 or approximately 53 RMB. The fee is used to cover the cost of running the system.

 

 

On November 29, 2016, all individuals carrying maximum validity (10-year) B1/B2, B1, and B2 visas in passports issued by the People’s Republic of China must have a valid EVUS enrollment in order to travel to the United States.  Travelers who are subject to EVUS requirements but do not have valid enrollments will not be able to obtain a boarding pass or enter through a land port of entry.

 

 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) expects to begin accepting early EVUS enrollments on a voluntary basis in mid-October, before enrollments become mandatory on November 29, 2016. CBP and the U.S. Embassy will issue an announcement when the system is active.  At that time, all individuals carrying maximum validity (10-year) B1/B2, B1, and B2 visas in passports issued by the People’s Republic of China may enroll in EVUS to ensure that they do not experience any inconvenience on or after November 29, 2016.  Travelers are encouraged to check www.cbp.gov/EVUS for more information.  

 

 

As of now, there is nothing Chinese travelers need to do. Beginning on November 29, 2016, Chinese travelers will need to go online and update their information in order to comply with EVUS requirements.

 

As the system is developed and the launch date gets closer, the U.S. Government will ensure that information about the EVUS process is readily available.  More information will be provided regarding how to make entry into the United States as easy as possible.

 

 

Yes, a friend, relative, travel industry professional, or another third party may submit the required information to EVUS on a traveler’s behalf. A third party may also pay related fees on behalf of the traveler. However, the traveler is responsible for the truthfulness and accuracy of all information submitted on his or her behalf.

 

 

Starting on November 29, 2016, yes. The Governments of the United States and China entered into an arrangement on a reciprocal basis, to issue visitor visas with 10-year validity. The arrangement recognized that travelers would be required to periodically complete an online form updating their biographical information. Completing this form will help facilitate the admission of Chinese travelers into the United States.

 

 

This requirement is new. The U.S. Government expects that this requirement may be applied to additional countries in the future.

 

 

Both. Applicants who are holding valid 10-year B1/B2, B1 or B2 visas issued before November 29, 2016 will have to enroll in EVUS to use their visas any time after the launch of the program. Applicants who receive 10-year B1/B2, B1 or B2 visas from November 29, 2016 onwards will have to enroll before their initial trip to the United States. Enrollment for all applicants will remain valid for two years or until the traveler’s visa or passport expire, whichever comes first. The visa holders will then have to update their information before traveling to the U.S. again.

 

 

No, your visa remains valid. However, you will be unable to travel to the United States after November 29, 2016 unless you have also enrolled in EVUS.  Enrollment in EVUS is separate from the visa application process.