How to Apply a Chinese Tourist Visa
- Documents Requirements:
A valid passport for at least six months from the date of travel with at least one entire unused page
A completed visa application form can be obtained from the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in your country or be downloaded from the official website of the Chinese Embassy in your country.
Two 2" X 2 (inch)" passport photos (either white& black or color) should be affixed to the visa application form
For Chinese Nationals now resident or naturalized in another country, the former Chinese passport is needed.
Related documents explain one's reasons to enter China. An invitation letter or a travel itinerary confirmed by a travel agency in China or an air tickets or hotel reservation files are all acceptable as the explanation of a traveler's reason for entry.
- How to Apply:
An individual traveler can come to the embassy or consulate in their native country in person or through a third party (e.g. a travel agency or operator) to apply for his Chinese tourist visa.
No pre-contract is needed.
The embassy or consulate does not accept any visa applications sent by mail or postal services.
The process is straightforward and usually takes four to five working days. For express processing within one working day (any hand-in before 11:30 can be finished before 15:00), an extra fee of USD30 is charged and the express processing within two or three days cost an extra fee of USD 20.
Some travel agencies or operators handle a group tourist visa file for their tourists. However, this kind of group visa is actually not very convenient for tourists because all the group members are required to enter into and exit from China on the same dates.
- Apply for a multi-entry tourist visa:
The multi-entry tourist visa allows a tourist to enter into and exit from China on more than one occasion and the stay period is 60 days. Applicants are required to provide documents, giving a reasonable reason for multi-entry into China.
Visa Fee
| Entries of Visas |
U.S. Citizen |
Citizen of other countries |
| Single |
USD 50 |
USD 30 |
| Double |
USD 75 |
USD 45 |
| Multiple within half a year |
USD 100 |
USD 60 |
| Multiple within one year |
USD 150 |
USD 90 |
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Reply2/8/2010 7:25:00 PMBoris , Singapore
i work here in Singapore and I'm holding a Philippine passport,do I need to present my airline ticket when i apply for visa at the Chinese embassy?
2/9/2010 6:57:00 PMDaniel :
I hread that folipino passport holders have to apply for the China visa in philippines, but you can have a try.Reply2/7/2010 11:57:00 PMito , Philippines
hi my husband are from japan while im staying here in philippines he wants to spend our honeymoon in shanghai how do i get tourist visa???
2/8/2010 7:16:00 PMCherry :
You may apply for the China visa from the China emabssy or Consulate in Philippines.Reply2/3/2010 9:16:00 PMrick leung , Dominica
I have a commonwealth dominica passport,can i apply for a china visa? If so, how much is the fee and how long can i stay?
2/4/2010 7:05:00 PMDaniel :
I think you can. The visa fee is 30 Ringgit per person for a single entry.2/4/2010 7:08:00 PMFred :
I think you have to apply for the China visa in your home country philippines.Reply2/4/2010 11:24:00 AMgorjuzG , Philippines
hi!
im holding a philippine passport and i have a valid H4 visa in the US. i plan to to visit china and i would like to know if the requirements/procedure will be the same should i apply for a Chinese Visa here in the US?
PLEASE HELP :) :) :)
Reply1/28/2010 8:11:00 PMcathie , Philippines
thanks for the info david.i appreciate it much.
Reply1/27/2010 2:37:00 AMcathie , Philippines
Hi!
can anyone tell me pls if a visa is still needed to visit shenzhen for 2 days only.initially we only wanted to visit hongkong but thought a side trip to shenzhen would be nice .if a visa is required, can i apply for it in Luohu?
many thanks!
1/27/2010 7:30:00 PMDavid :
Yes, you need a visa to enter Shenzhen, but you are not able to get the visa at Luohu port. I think you can try to apply for the visa at the visa office of PRC in Hk.Reply1/19/2010 9:20:00 PMDorothy , United States
I am an American and lost my China Visa. What do I do? I am in Australia until the first of Feb.
1/20/2010 7:16:00 PMDavid :
Contact the China Embassy or near China Consulate for help.Reply1/7/2010 4:50:00 AMgina , Philippines
is there a need of tourist visa when i'm planning to visit china for tour eventhough i have philippine passport?
1/7/2010 7:12:00 PMFred :
Yes, you need to apply for a tourist visa with your filipino passport.Reply1/7/2010 4:46:00 AMgina , Philippines
me and my boyfriend chinese was planning to spend christmas in china his hometown..what are the requirements needed for me to visit in china?
1/7/2010 7:09:00 PMLinda :
You have to apply for a China tourist visa.Reply12/22/2009 2:44:00 AMden , Philippines
I am going to Guanzho for a period of 4-5 days,on March 2010. I'll be visiting beijing, macau and hongkong. What type of VIsa Should I apply? Thanks
12/22/2009 6:47:00 PMDaniel :
Hi Den, May I know your travel itinerary firstly?12/22/2009 9:19:00 PMden ( Philippines ) :
I don't have itinerary yet since i'll just be tagging along with a friend (who's mom is working there).12/23/2009 6:54:00 PMDaniel :
Then how many times will you enter mainland China?Reply12/22/2009 3:43:00 AMKORAY SECKINER , Turkey
I Holder turkish passaport only for tourist visa must i get visa from chiness ? thanks xxx
12/22/2009 6:57:00 PMCherry :
Which country will you visit?Reply12/21/2009 5:34:00 AMGel , Malaysia
Im Malaysian Residing in Singapore (PR), I am going to travel to Macau, Shen Zhen and HK in 4days time.
What is the fastest way to get a multiple entry visa to Shen Zhen? I do not need visa to enter HK and Macau right?
12/21/2009 7:10:00 PMDaniel :
Yes, Malaysian Passport holders are exempt from visa to Hk for 90 days and to Macau for 30 days.As for the multiple entry Shenzhen visa, you can apply for it from the China Embassy in Singapore.
Reply11/2/2009 6:12:00 AMtarhyang enowbikah tambe , Cameroon
I am an from cameroon ,and would wish to come to there for studies ,i have a first degree in the Buea universities in the field of sciologic and anthropolgy and wish to further my studies
Reply11/2/2009 9:10:00 PMBrigitte , Philippines
Are visas required for Philippines passport holders to visit Macau as a tourist for 4 days?
11/3/2009 2:38:00 AMVicky ( Macau, China ) :
With Philippine passport you can stay in Macau for 30 days free of visa:)Reply10/27/2009 12:20:00 AMNiha S , India
I have an internship opprtunity for a cultural experience for 7 weeks in china beijing.
What visa should i apply for?
10/27/2009 9:36:00 PMYang ( China ) :
You need to apply for an X (Student) Visa.Reply10/21/2009 10:18:00 AMDean , China
Hi,
am from South Africa and will be visiting the Philippines next month and possibly travel to China afterwards. Can I get China visa from the Philippines? Which agents can do help with this? I will appreciate your answer.
10/21/2009 11:09:00 PMLu Ling ( China ) :
Should be allowed, see http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/ce/ceph/eng/lsfw/hzqz/.Reply10/6/2009 11:45:00 AMChristofer Hawlette , Thailand
I am planning to get my china visa at BKK chinese embassy, and holding British National Overseas BN(O) passport as i was born in Hong Kong, with one single entry china/shenzhen visa before.
Some agents suggested me to get a 'homeland return permit' as i was born in HK and it's more easy for me to access to china, providing it's much cheaper than a tourist visa and it's valid for 10 years, but i will not be in HK for the coming weeks and i am heading to Shanghai on 23/10, therefore i would love to get my visa done in BKK, if it's possible?
many thanks!
Reply9/25/2009 1:33:00 AMRea , Philippines
Hello There!
I want to go to Wenzhou China for just a visit for 10 days. i want to see the place, but i am worried about my status now. as i just resigned from my work in UAE. means my UAE resident visa is already cancelled.. will it be easy for me to get the chance to see the place by trying to go to Chinese embassy here in Philippines?
9/25/2009 9:16:00 PMWarriorTours.com :
You need to apply for a China touris visa from China Embassy to Philippines. Here is its official website:http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/ce/ceph/chn/.Reply9/24/2009 8:49:00 PMAllen , Philippines
I am planning to visit dongguan city, china this end week of November. I'll be with my daughter 10months old. I already have my requirements for visa does my daughter need a requirements too? if, what is/are her requirement/s? also we are 1st timers, is there any other requirements as above posted?
9/25/2009 9:04:00 PMWarriorTours.com :
Yes. You will also need to apply for a passport for her. As we know, the visa requirements for baby are the same with adults. For specific requirements, you can refer to the offcial website of China Embassy to Philippines: http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/ce/ceph/eng/lsfw/hzqz/.Reply9/11/2009 12:27:00 AMJonny Days , Thailand
Can anyone tell me the price for a 30 day single entry Z visa for myself (British) and my wife (Thai)?? I will be applying in Bangkok, Thailand.