China Visa
Update: China announced on November 1, 2024 that a visa-free policy will be implemented for citizens of nine additional countries, namely Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, and South Korea, which will take effect since November 8, 2024.- 24-Hour Transit Without Visa
- 72-Hour Visa-Free Transit
- 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit
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China Visa Application
- How to Apply for China Visa in Your Country
- Renewal and Extension Visa in China
- Apply for China Visa in a Third Country
- How to Apply a China Visa in Hong Kong
- China Visa Application Requirements
- China Visa Fees & Costs
- Mail Service
- Visa Rejected Reasons
- FAQ about Visa Application
- China Visa Application Form - From the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China
- Number of Entries / Validity / Duration
- 1. Single, Double and Multiple Entry
2. Validity (Enter Before)
3. Duration of Stay (After Entry) - 10-year Visa for US & Canadian Citizens
- 10-Year Visa for UK Citizens
- Overstay in China
- Visa Policy of China
- Holiday Schedule of Chinese Embassies / Consulates
China Visa Types
- Tourist (L) Issued to aliens who are going to PRC for tourism.
- Business (M) Issued to aliens who are going to PRC for business and trade activities.
- Student (X) Issued to aliens who are going for study, furthering studies.
- Work (Z) Issued to aliens who are going for a post or employment.
- Transit (G) Issued to aliens who are going to a third country in transit of PRC.
- Private Visit (S) Issued to family members of foreigners residing in China for work, study, etc.
- Family Reunion (Q) Issued to relatives of Chinese citizens or foreigners with permanent residence permit residing in PRC.
- Noncommercial Visit (F) Issued to aliens who are invited to a lecture, scientific-technological & cultural exchanges, study tours, etc.
- Talent (R) Issued to high-level personnel and much-needed highly talented people.
- Crew (C) Issued to crewmembers involving international-based transportation by trains, airway and ships and their accompanying family members.
- Resident (D) Issued to aliens who are going to reside permanently in PRC.
- Journalist (J-1, J-2) Issued to foreign journalists for the purpose of reporting from PRC.
Hong Kong SAR & Macau SAR
Chinese Residence Permit
Do you need a visa to travel to China?
If holding an ordinary passport, you need to apply for a visa for China unless you are covered by China’s visa exemption policy, such as the 24/72/144 hours visa free transit schemes, Hainan 30-day visa-free access, visa exemption for tour groups meeting certain requirements, and visa-free entry for holders of APEC Business Travel Card. It’s worth mention that nationals of countries which have reached mutual visa-exemption agreements with China, like Singapore, Brunei, Japan, Qatar and Armenia, can also enjoy free entry to China. Those who hold a Chinese Temporary Residence Permit don’t need a visa for China either within the Residence Permit’s validity.
How to apply a visa for China
Step 1: Fill in China visa application form online, print it out and sign it. Remember to choose the Chinese embassy or consulate, or Chinese Visa Application Centers (CVASC) in charge of your residence district.
Step 2: Collect other required documents.
Step 3: Make an appoinment online for visa application submission with Chinese embassy or consulate, or CVASC in charge of your residence district.
Step 4: Visit the Chinese embassy or consulate or CVASC at the appinted time, submit your application and pay the fee. You will then be given a pick-up slip. The visa fee in some countries are paid when collecting the visa.
Step 5: Collect your passport and visa on the date shown on the pick-up slip. If you use mail service, just wait for your mail.China Embassies
Chinese Embassy in Ottawa, Canada
Chinese Embassy in London, UK
Chinese Embassy in Canberra, Australia
Chinese Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand
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- Last updated on Nov. 04, 2024 by Gabby Li -
Questions & Answers on China Visa
Asked by marivic from PHILIPPINES | Oct. 30, 2024 01:09
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ReplyCan i go out of the airport for long layover
hi i'm travelling manila -kunming- manila round trip,
from mnl to kunming i have a long layover in beijing - about 20hrs
from Kunming on my way back to mnl, about the same 20hrs layover in Chengdu
Can i go out of the airport and spend my layovers in Beijing and Chengdu
I have a single entry china visa btw
from mnl to kunming i have a long layover in beijing - about 20hrs
from Kunming on my way back to mnl, about the same 20hrs layover in Chengdu
Can i go out of the airport and spend my layovers in Beijing and Chengdu
I have a single entry china visa btw
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Answered by Rita | Oct. 30, 2024 19:44
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20ReplyYes, you can after the border inspection.
Asked by Asa Shaw from UNITED KINGDOM | Oct. 26, 2024 10:15Reply
Reply144 hour transit visa free.
I’m a UK passport holder. I want to fly UAE to Beijing then to Thailand. Does that itinerary allow me to do that, or do I have to leave from my home country?
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Answered by Keith | Oct. 28, 2024 00:4000Reply
00ReplyYes, it's an eligible 144 route. You don't have to fly from your home country. Only the stops before and after China matter. Just make sure your flight has no other stopovers in China.
Answered by Asa shaw | Oct. 29, 2024 08:5300Reply
00ReplyCan I fly UAE, China, UK? I’m not sure if I’m allowed to fly back to my home country?
Answered by Emily | Oct. 30, 2024 02:1600Reply
00ReplyIt's OK. You can fly back to your home country as long as it's a third country.
Asked by Tu from MYANMAR | Oct. 11, 2024 12:39Reply
ReplyAbout transit visa
Dear Sir/Madam
I am holding myanmar passport and US F1 student visa and transit through guangzhou baiyuon airport and so i just want to know i need transit visa or not
please answer me
I am holding myanmar passport and US F1 student visa and transit through guangzhou baiyuon airport and so i just want to know i need transit visa or not
please answer me
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Answered by Keith | Oct. 11, 2024 23:2800Reply
00ReplyWhat's your travel route? If you fly from the US to another country visa Guangzhou airport in China and the layover is less than 24 hours, then you do not need a transit visa.
Asked by Aly Mohamed Aly Elgenaidy from UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | Sep. 20, 2024 07:54Reply
ReplyIM EGYPTIAN And I have permanent visa in UAE ,what is the requirements to get China business visa
Nothing, except that I wanna visit China for 7 to 10 years
Thanks
Ali Elgenaidy
Thanks
Ali Elgenaidy
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Answered by Joshua | Sep. 22, 2024 19:5900Reply
00ReplyBusiness M visa?
The basic requirements:
Passport with at least 6-month validity
Visa Application Form and Photo
Documents on the commercial activity issued by a trade partner in China, or trade fair invitation or other invitation letters issued by relevant entity or individual.
The basic requirements:
Passport with at least 6-month validity
Visa Application Form and Photo
Documents on the commercial activity issued by a trade partner in China, or trade fair invitation or other invitation letters issued by relevant entity or individual.
Asked by SYLVIA WONG from HONG KONG, CHINA | Sep. 20, 2024 01:43Reply
ReplySpanish Possport to Shenzhen from Hong Kong
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Answered by Marcy | Sep. 22, 2024 19:5300Reply
00ReplySpanish passport holders can enter Mainland China and stay for 15 days so you don't need a visa to Shenzhen.