Passport Health Passports and Visas helps you get your passport and visa fast! Learn more about the visa requirements for your destination.

Do I Need a Visa for China?

China requires all travelers to have a visa prior to their arrival in China. You must also have a passport with a minimum of 6 months’ validity remaining after your planned departure date. If you do not have a valid visa and passport, the Chinese immigration officials will not allow you to enter China. You will be fined, and you may be deported immediately. US citizens traveling to China may apply for a visa that is valid for 10 years and permits multiple entries into the country.

China Entry Requirements
Is A…	A China Entry Requirement
Passport	Yes
Passport Validity	Minimum 6 months validity
Blank Passport Pages	Two blank pages
Tourist Visa	Yes
Other Visa Types	See below

Sources: Embassy of the People’s Republic of China and U.S. State Department

Where Do I Obtain My Visa for China?

The Chinese visa must be obtained from the Chinese Embassy or Consulate that has jurisdiction over your state of residence. You must make an appointment at that Consulate to deliver your application kit; documents cannot be mailed in. Your application must be processed at the proper Consulate based on geography; a mistake on the processing location will result in your application for a China visa being rejected. If you cannot make an out of state trip to the Consulate with jurisdiction over your home state, use Passport Health Passports and Visas; we hand deliver your application on your behalf!

What Are China Visa Requirements?

The following items are China visa requirements and must be included in your application kit:

China Visa Requirements
Is A…	A China Visa Requirement
Valid Passport	Yes
Passport Photos	Yes
Completed Visa Application	Yes
Proof of Residency	Yes
Proof of Travel Arrangements	Yes
Proof of Sufficient Funds	No
Money Order	Yes

Sources: Embassy of the People’s Republic of China and U.S. State Department

Depending on the details of your trip to China, you may also need:

• Introduction Letter
• Previously Issued Visas to China
• Birth Certificate
• Adoption Papers

Confused by the document requirements for travel to China? Let the experts help! Call for expert advice.

Are the China Visa Requirements Different If I Am Going to Hong Kong or Tibet?

If you are going to Hong Kong or Macau and plan to re-enter mainland China, it is crucial that you apply for a multiple entry visa. Hong Kong and Macau are considered separate from mainland China, so you will need a China visa that permits multiple entries in order to get back into the country. Certain regions of China, such as the Tibet Autonomous Region and other remote areas, require special permits for tourists to visit, and these permits are typically obtained via an authorized travel agent. Be sure you have all permits before you go because if you enter a restricted area without the proper permit, you could be fined, taken into custody, or even deported from China.

How Do I Obtain My Visa for China?

Call ! We make the complicated application process for a China visa simple, and we handle all details on your behalf. We provide you with a step by step application kit, visa application review service, pre-paid shipping labels, and hand delivery of your documents to the proper Chinese consulate. Once your visa is issued, we are immediately notified, and we pick the document up and mail it back to you.

What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to China?

Make sure your US passport is still valid and will be for 6 months after the date you plan to exit China. Especially if you are a frequent traveler, make sure your passport has a minimum of 2 blank visa pages. Do you need to get your passport renewed? We can help, and we can get you a new passport in as few as 1-3 business days.

Be sure to prepare your health! Schedule an appointment at the Passport Health travel clinic nearest to you to get all of the vaccines, medications, and travel supplies you need for a healthy trip to China.