Visa Exemption for Foreigners Entering China
  • ★According to bilateral agreements or arrangements signed between China and certain countries, nationals from specific countries meeting particular conditions may be exempt from visa requirements when entering China. For details, please refer to the List of China-Foreign Mutual Visa Exemption https://en.nia.gov.cn/n147418/n147463/index.html ↗
  • ★Citizens from certain countries holding ordinary passports may enter China without a visa for business, tourism, family visits, exchanges, or transit for up to 30 days. Please refer to: https://en.nia.gov.cn/n147418/n147463/c183390/content.html ↗
  • ★For details, please consult the National Immigration Administration of China:
  • ★Foreigners entering China for study, employment, family reunion, or long-term visits, as well as resident foreign journalists, must apply for residence procedures with Chinese public security authorities after entry. Within the validity period of the residence permit, foreigners may reside and exit/re-enter China multiple times without additional visa applications.
  • ★Holders of Valid China Permanent Residence Cards.
  • ★APEC Business Travel Card Holders (including virtual cards).
  • ★Regional Visa Exemption Policies for Foreigners.
  • ★Visa exemption or transit policies may be subject to changes. It is recommended to consult the Chinese embassy/consulate in the relevant country or the National Immigration Administration of China before traveling.
04 Working & Living Guide for Foreigners in China (incl. Mobile Payment)
  • ★ Based on the National Immigration Administration’s A Guide to Working and Living in China as Business Expatriates (2024 Edition), the page covers work permit application, residence permit and accommodation registration, bank account opening, taxation, social insurance, and daily-life services for foreigners staying in China.
  • ★ Mobile payment: Foreigners may bind international bank cards (Visa / Mastercard / JCB / UnionPay foreign cards) to Alipay or WeChat Pay, complete passport-based identity verification, and use QR codes for shopping, dining, taxis, metros and hotels. Top-up via linked card or, where available, e-CNY wallet. Cash and card remain accepted as fallback.
  • ★ Full official guide and updated procedures: https://www.nia.gov.cn/n741440/n741542/c1637910/content.html ↗

When applying for a visa, the following materials are required:

01Basic Application Materials
  • ★Passport: Original passport with validity exceeding 6 months and at least one blank visa page, plus one photocopy of the passport photo page.
  • ★Visa Application Form & Photo: One completed Visa Application Form for the People's Republic of China and one recent, color, passport-sized photo (light background, bareheaded) pasted on the form.
  • ★Proof of Legal Stay or Residence (for applicants applying outside their country of nationality): Valid proof of stay, residence, work, or study in the host country, or a valid visa (original and photocopy).
  • ★Original Chinese Passport or Chinese Visa (for former Chinese nationals):
    • First-time applicants must provide the original Chinese passport and photocopy of the photo page.
    • Applicants who previously held a Chinese visa and are applying with a newly issued foreign passport must provide the photo page of the old passport and a copy of the Chinese visa. If the name on the new passport differs from the old one, an official name-change certificate is required.
02Additional Supporting Materials
  • ★F Visa (Recommended for exchanges, visits, or inspections)
  • ★Invitation letter issued by a Chinese entity or individual, containing:
    1. Invitee's personal details: name, gender, date of birth, etc.
    2. Visit details: purpose, arrival/departure dates, locations in China, relationship to the inviting party, funding source, etc.
    3. Inviting party's information: name, contact number, address, official seal, and signature.
03Special Notes
  • ★Invitations may be faxes, photocopies, or printouts, but consular officers may request originals.
  • ★Additional documents or interviews may be required at the consular officer's discretion.
  • ★Visa issuance, validity, duration of stay, and entry frequency are determined by the officer.
  • ★For further details, consult the relevant Chinese embassy/consulate website.

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