- General Information
- China visa required for all non-exempt foreign nationals
- Visa types include tourist, business, work, student, and other purposes
- Visa validity and stay duration vary by nationality and visa type
- Required Documents
- Valid passport valid for 6 months with one blank page
- Recent passport photo (33x48mm) and digital photo (354x472-420x560)
- Completed visa application form and hotel reservation
- Return ticket or invitation letter
- Previous China visa copies (for Chinese citizens only)
- Application Process
- Apply through China Online Visa Application system (COVA)
- Complete application at nearest China embassy or representation office
- Normal processing time is 4 business days
- Express 3-day or Rush 2-day processing available for extra fee
- Visa Types
- 11 different visa types available for various purposes
- Types include tourist, business, work, student, permanent resident
- Transit, crew, journalist, commercial, family, private visas also available