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A visa is required for entry into China. Get your's today!

China Visa – Requirements and Application

Do I Need a Visa for China?

A visa is required to enter China for all U.S. citizens.

Note, requirements can very if traveling to Hong Kong or Macao and then mainland China or Hong Kong or Macao exclusively.

Visas are generally valid for 90 days, but can be extended.

See below or contact a Passport Health travel documents specialist about other visa types.

China Entry Requirements

Do I Need A… For My Trip to China?
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Sources: Chinese Embassy and U.S. State Department

What Do I Need for a China Visa Application?

Depending on the nature of your travel, you will need a specific type of visa. Each visa type has its own requirements that must be fulfilled.

The most common visa types used to travel to China are tourist and business visas. Both require different documents.

Other visas available for China include student visas, non-commerce visas, and family visas.

Do note, the Chinese government may change the visa process at any time or request additional information from travelers.

To find out what documents are necessary to get your visa, see the tab corresponding to the visa you are applying for:


Passport:

  • Be valid for the next six months
  • Contain at least one blank page for the visa stamp

Photograph:

  • Taken within at least three months of the application and printed on photo paper
  • Taken against an all-white background
  • Be exactly 48 mm tall and 33mm wide (this is different than other countries)
  • Provide full frontal view of your head with a neutral expression on your face

Driver’s License or Second Form of ID:

  • Home address to match address on passport

Proof of Travel:

  • Ticket or itinerary that displays your round trip travel and entry and exit dates for China
  • Full traveler’s name as printed on passport

Additoinal Documents:

  • Copy of your passport bio information page
  • An official hotel confirmation letter is required. It must be: on official letterhead, display the hotel’s address and show the dates of stay

Minor Authorization Form (if traveling with anyone under 18):

  • A notarized letter of consent from both parents or legal guardian
  • Child’s birth certificate
  • Copy of both parents’ photo ID

If you have visited China before, you must provide your previous visa.

If you are visiting Hong Kong of Macau, you must obtain a multiple entry visa.


Passport:

  • Be valid for the next six months
  • Contain at least one blank page for the visa stamp

Photograph:

  • Taken within at least three months of the application and printed on photo paper
  • Taken against an all-white background
  • Be exactly 48 mm tall and 33mm wide (this is different than other countries)
  • Provide full frontal view of your head with a neutral expression on your face

Driver’s License or Second Form of ID:

  • Home address to match address on passport

Proof of Travel:

  • Ticket or itinerary that displays your round trip travel and entry and exit dates for China.
  • Full traveler’s name as printed on passport

Business Cover Letter

  • State specific purpose of travel

Additoinal Documents:

  • Copy of your passport bio information page
  • An official hotel confirmation letter is required. It must be: on official letterhead, display the hotel’s address and show the dates of stay

If you have visited China before, you must provide your previous visa.

If you are visiting Hong Kong of Macau, you must obtain a multiple entry visa.

If you have a criminal record, you must visit the consulate in order to provide biometrics.


While other visa types are available, their requirements can vary greatly. Contact us to find out what you may need for your specific trip.

How Can Passport Health Help Me With the Visa Process?

Passport Health’s travel documents team will walk you through the visa process step-by-step and handle the sometimes difficult communication with embassies and consulates. Contact us today to start your worry-free visa processing.

Customer Reviews

Passport Health – Visas for China

Overall rating: 5 stars – 10 reviews
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“Helpful Visa Processing“
“Both ladies that helped with our China visa were extremely nice and informational. I would definitely recommend them to anyone in the future. I was very satisfied.”

Submitted by: Peter
★★★★★
“Great Service“
“Professional, efficient, and clear. Never felt pushy at all. We were able to get our China visa quickly and easily.”

Submitted by: Sebastian
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“Thorough!“
“The visa staff was very meticulous and thorough. They explained everything we needed for our China visas and was very helpful”

Submitted by: Jeanette
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“Above and Beyond“
“We had a last minute team trip going out to China. Passport Heath was flexible enough to have someone work with all of us to get our visas processed. Thank you!”

Submitted by: Chiara
★★★★★
“Thank you!“
“Very professional staff and informative on what we needed to do for a China visa. They are so helpful!”

Submitted by: Dolores
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“Thorough, Informative and Easy!“
“This service was the best! Charming, knowledgeable and thorough. It was our first time using a service for a China visa and we will use them again.”

Submitted by: Cyndi
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“Very detailed yet fast service“
“Very detailed information about what I would need for my China visa. Everything was taken care of quickly and easily.”

Submitted by: Gary
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“Excellent Service“
“The staff was extremely helpful, and knowledgeable about all that was needed for a China visa. Will definitely refer this agent to others.”

Submitted by: Jorge
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“Very Efficient“
“Great travel service! Getting a visa for China has never been so easy!”

Submitted by: Emma
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“A Huge Help“
“The staff was extremely professional and polite throughout the China visa process. Very pleased everything and will use them again in the future.”

Submitted by: Juan

How Much Do China Visas Cost?

The cost of visas for China can vary depending on length of travel, duration of stay and number of entries required. Average costs for a visa start at $140. The Chinese government sets visa fees and can change them at any time.

Costs paid for the visa fee do not include additional service fees levied by the Chinese government, costs of postage or other related items.

Are Any Vaccines Required for China?

Yes, the Chinese government may require proof of yellow fever vaccination from travelers arriving from countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission. This does not apply for Hong Kong and Macao. If you have traveled to or through a region with yellow fever in the last 12 months, you may still be requried to show proof of vaccination.

While China does not enforce any other vaccination requirements at this time, there are a variety of recommended vaccines for travlers.

For more vaccination information, see our China destination advice page.

U.S. Embassy in China

All U.S. citizens visiting China should register with the STEP program before their trip. This State Department program provides extra information and support in case of emergency. Passport Health’s travel documents staff can assist you in registering.

Once in China, the information for the U.S. Embassy is:

U.S. Embassy Beijing
55 Anjialou Rd, Chaoyang District
Beijing, China, 100600
Phone: 010-8531-3000
Fax: (86-10) 8531-4200

Visit the Embassy to China website before departure to confirm correct contact details for the office.

For More Information About China…

See Passport Health’s China destination advice page with information on safety, climate and more. Or, start you visa process by contacting us today!

On This Page:
Do I Need a Visa for China?
What Do I Need for a China Visa Application?
China Tourism Visa Application
China Business Visa Application
Other China Visa Applications
How Can Passport Health Help Me With the Visa Process?
How Much Do China Visas Cost?
Are Any Vaccines Required for China?
U.S. Embassy in China
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