American passport holder trying to get Chinese visa

The documents you may be required to submit are your valid passport, a photocopy of the passport's info page, a fully completed application form, a recent personal color photo, the original and photocopy of your legal stay permit or residence permit in Nepal, round-trip tickets and hotel reservations, personal statement, and a bank statement of the latest six months or your work certificate. you should apply or the entry permit one month before your travel to China.