The US EVUS update system is designed for holders of Chinese passports with a 10-year valid B1/B2 visa. After obtaining the visa, it must be activated before it can be used. Each EVUS activation is valid for 2 years (if the passport validity is less than two years, the passport expiration date applies). During this period, if you change your passport or visa, you must update your information again.
EVUS US visa enrollment fee standard
The official website states that the enrollment fee is 8 USD, which is approximately 53 RMB. The enrollment is valid for 2 years, and a fee must be paid each time information is submitted for an update. Currently, UnionPay, VISA, JCB, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, and Discover cards are supported. While current personal tests and user feedback suggest it is free, no official statement has been found to confirm this.
CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) has officially issued an important notice: Effective November 29, all travelers holding a People's Republic of China passport and a 10-year visa must enroll in the Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) before traveling to the United States.
Mandatory implementation date: From November 29, 2016
Mandatory target audience: All individuals holding a People's Republic of China passport who also hold a maximum validity (ten-year) B1/B2, B1, or B2 visa. Those holding other types of visas do not need to enroll.
Applicants holding a ten-year valid B1/B2, B1, or B2 visa issued before November 2016 must complete their enrollment in EVUS after this regulation takes effect before they can continue to use their visa.
Applicants holding a ten-year valid B1/B2, B1, or B2 visa issued after November 2016 must enroll before their first trip to the United States.
Enrollment opening date: October 25, 2016
If you do not complete a valid online enrollment: You will not be able to obtain a boarding pass or enter through a land port of entry. Travelers who need to transfer flights to reach the United States will have their EVUS enrollment verified when checking in for the first leg of their flight.