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Most travelers still need a visa to visit China, typically a tourist visa (L visa) obtained before arrival. However, in 2025, China has expanded its visa-free policies. Citizens of over 70 countries can now enter China visa-free for up 30 days, while travelers from 55 countries can enjoy a 240-hour visa-free transit when connecting to […]

Starting from 2013, passport holders from 45 countries can be issued a visa-free stay of up to 72 hours while in transit via Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu. You only need to to have your passport and the flight tickets.During your 72 hours stay you are not allowed to leave the transit city

Entries for China visa vary from single, double and multiple. A single entry is printed as 01(壹), while double as 02(贰), and multiple as M(多). Entries means the number of entry you can use it to enter China mainland during its validity period. 

Basic requirements are your original passport with at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages, one legibly, completely and truly filled Application Form, one recent passport photo affixed on the application form.

The regular processing time is 4 working days. You can ask for the express service, which will reduce the time to 2 to 3 days. An additional fee of 20 USD will be charged per visa.

Yes, the application can be presented by someone else, such as your friends, relatives, or travel agency, but the form should be completed and signed by yourself. Someone else can also pick up it on your behalf as long as he can show the “Pick Up Form”. 

Please apply only 1 or 2 months (at least 2 weeks) before your planned date for visit. Do not apply for it too early since if you don’t use it, the visa will expire after 90 days starting from the day you obtained it.

No. It is very difficult for a traveler to get a Visa On Arrival at the entry ports. We strongly recommend you to apply for your visa in your home country before departure.