Please Note: The Embassy of the People's Republic of China will be closed on January 16th in honor of the MLK Birthday holiday and again on January 23rd & 24th, 2012 in observance of Chinese New Year. Please plan your processing time accordingly. See the2012 Embassy closing schedule.

 People's Republic of China

Non U.S. Citizen Visa Application

This information is for Non United States citizens who intend to visit China. For Chinese Visa purposes, Hong Kong is considered a separate principality and not a part of mainland China.

If you are a citizen of Nigeria, Uzbekistan or France please contact us before you apply for your Chinese visa. 

US citizens please see our China Visa Page.

Applicants may not apply for a Chinese visa more than 90 days in advance of the date of entry stated on your visa application.

A visa is not required for ordinary passport holders from Singapore, Brunei and Japan to visit China for up to 15 days per entry for business, sightseeing, visiting relatives and friends or transit. All other nationalities are required to obtain a visa to enter China.

Please note: Visas are issued at the discretion of the Chinese Embassy or Consulate. We cannot guarantee the number of entries or the validity of the visa- this is determined by the Chinese upon review of the visa application. Multiple entry visas can be requested but most often are issued as double entry visas even if an invitation letter accompanies the application.

The Chinese visa is valid for either 3, 6 or 12 months. You may enter at any time during the Chinese visas validity. The Chinese visas' duration of stay is typically 30-days per entry. Your Chinese visas' duration of stay begins the day you enter China.

Chinese Visa FAQ:
How long is a Chinese visa valid for?
When should I apply for a Chinese Visa?
How long does my China visa allow me to stay?
Do I need a visa to enter Hong Kong or Macau?
Do I need a visa to travel between China and Hong Kong?
I'm a non US citizen. Can you obtain my China visa?