China Visa - Information, Requirements, FAQs
To enter China for tourist purposes you are required to have a Chinese tourist visa. Having over 15 years' experience in visa processing, we can assist you get a single or double entry visa for the duration of up to 6 months, without the hassle of dealing directly with government officials.
Chinese Tourist Visa
- Visa validity: up to 6 months
- Processing time: 5/10 days
- Allowed cumulative stay: up to 90 days
- Validity: 3 or 6 months
- Entries allowed: single or double
- Price: starting from €140
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the visa cost?
For China Visa processing (including all embassy fees) we charge:
| Single Entry Visa |
| Express service (5 working days): €165 |
| Standard service (10 working days): €140 |
| Double Entry Visa |
| Express service (5 working days): €185 |
| Standard service (10 working days): €160 |
Where do I get the application form from?
What are the requirements for a visa for China?
- Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and two blank visa pages.
- Chinese Embassy visa application form.
- Digital photo
- Return flight booking. i.e. evidence that you will be leaving China (note, this does not need to be paid for but must be booked).
- Hotel booking (note, this also does not need to be paid for but must be booked).
- Other documents required by Chinese Embassy
Can I leave and re-enter China?
How long is my Chinese Visa valid for?
Single-entry Chinese visas, whether for business or tourism, are usually valid for 3 months from the date of issue. Double Entry visas are valid for up to 6 months from the date of issue.The duration of stay allowed on the visa may vary.
How long does it take to organize a Chineese Visa?
Can I visit Hong Kong on a Chinese visa?
Hong Kong is a special administrative region and has its own visa regime. The Chinese visa does not cover a visit to Hong Kong. That’s why you need a Single entry visa to China and check if you are eligible to visa-free stay in Hong Kong.
- Australia citizens – up to 90 days visa free stay
- British citizens – up to 180 days visa free stay
- British Overseas Territories citizens; British Overseas citizens; British subjects & British Protection persons – up to 90 days visa free stay
- Canadian citizens – up to 90 days visa free stay
- French citizens – up to 90 days visa free stay
- German citizens – up to 90 days visa free stay
- Irish citizens – up to 90 days visa free stay
- Italian citizens – up to 90 days visa free stay
- Spanish citizens – up to 90 days visa free stay
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