china visit visa application

  I.Visa Types and  Required Documents

  Annex 1  Important Tips for online COVA visa form filling

(1) Please carefully read the prompts and requirements of the COVA form system, and complete the entries of the visa application COVA online form step by step, making sure that the information is true, accurate and complete. Please note: Once the application form has been submitted, it cannot be modified in any way.

(2) The " location " option  for submitting the visa application should be in line with the consular jurisdiction.

(3) Basic personal information. Surname, given names, gender, date of birth, nationality, passport number, passport type, etc. must be exactly the same as those on the passport information page, otherwise your visa application will be returned.

(4) If you were born in China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan), please note:

1. Application form 1.1D The Chinese name (if applicable) must be entered in Chinese with the Chinese character input method, please do not fill in "Chinese", "Chinese", etc.

2. In the application form 1.6G, select "Yes" for "former nationality", and then select the nationality information.

3. Item 1.6H of the application form is required. If the applicant is applying for a Chinese visa for the first time, this entry will be automatically generated during the form filling process; but if the applicant has previously applied for a Chinese visa, this entry will not be displayed when filling in the online form, and the form must be printed out and supplemented by hand-written Chinese name and other information. This Item cannot be empty.

(5) Fill in the work experience and educational background

1. Please fill in the work experience in the past 5 years.

2. The “position” and “duty” of the application form 3.2D and 3.2E must be filled in completely.

3. Please fill in the highest diploma/degree in 4.1 , and the diploma/degree and major in 4.1B and 4.1C must be completed.

(6) Completely fill in each address

The address of the spouse in 5.5A of the application form must fill in the address of the current location, not the address of the place of birth. The address must be filled in completely, including street, city, state, and country.

(7) If you choose "not applicable" for any entry in the form, you need to state the reason for “not applicable”.

(8) Printing and signing. After completing the COVA online form filling, you must print out a full set of application forms, including the "Confirmation of Online Visa application" and "Visa Application Form of the People's Republic of China" (depending on the individual filling situation, a total of 8 to 9 pages will be generated). All the pages of the forms must be printed to turn in, the signature and date on the Confirmation Page and the 8th page of Visa Application Form of the People's Republic of China must be handwritten by the applicant him/herself. Visa applicant under the age of 18 is signed by their guardian, and meanwhile add a handwritten signature in the "For person filling in the application on the applicant’s behalf".

  Annex 2  Contents of S1, S2, Q1, Q2 Visa Invitation Letter

Inviter’s name XX, gender X, date of birth: XX, Chinese ID number XXX (or foreign passport number XX, Chinese permanent residence card number XX), current address in China is XX, contact phone number XX, email XX.

I hereby invite the following relatives to visit China for a short-term visit/long-term residence. He/She plans to go to China on XX, and stay in China for XX days.

Invitee information: name XX, gender X, date of birth XX, nationality XX, passport number XX, and the relative relationship with the inviter is XX.

Inviter's signature:        Date:

  Annex 3  Cont ents of M， F and L Visa Invitation Letter

(1) Personal information of the invitee: name, gender, date of birth, passport number, etc.

(2) Information about the invitee’s visit to China: reason for coming to China, date of arrival and departure, place of visit, relationship with the inviting unit or inviter, who will pay for the travel, etc.

(3) Inviting party information: inviting party name, address, tel e phone number, official seal, legal representative or inviter’s signature, date, etc. (the information must be included in the text of the invitation letter)

  Annex 4    Where You Stay Form  ( Download )

Please note: According to the v isa application requirements, if the applicant is not in the United States, he cannot apply for a visa to the Chinese Embassy or Consulate-General in the United States.)

II.Process of Visa Application

The  consular jurisdiction   of the Embassy  of the People ’ s Republic of China   includes : Washington D . C . , Delaware, Idaho, Kentucky, Maryland, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas, Puerto Rico.. Please confirm that the applicant lives in the above-mentioned states before submitting the visa application.

(1)Visa applicants   need to   log on   to   the website   “ China Online Visa Application (COVA) ”   to fill in the COVA   forms .

After completing the COVA forms as required, please   make sure to  print the full set of COVA forms (8-9 pages)  and  sign   on the Confirmation Page and the 8 th   page .   If the COVA forms   are   not prepared   as guided, the application will not be accepted.

(2)   The physical application documents   can be submitted to the Visa Office within the office hours   by the visa applicant or by an agent .

(3)  In addition to the printed   and   signed   COVA forms, visa applicants also need to prepare the physical   Required Documents (include   "A.Basic Documents"   and   "B.General Documents")    to   submit   on-site   to   the   Visa   Office. If the physical documents   do not meet the requirements   or not sufficient, the application may be returned, and the applicant   may need to fill in the COVA forms  again .

(4) Please check all the information on the visa is correct when picking up. If there is any inaccuracy, please tell the staff immediate ly in case inconvenience brought by the incorrect information. Credit card (Master or Visa card only), money order or cashier's check are accepted for on-site pick-up. 

III.  Processing Time and Fees

Regular service:  4 business days

Express service:  3 business days (urgent situation)

Note:  The above processing time is average and for reference only. Some applications may require longer processing time that a pick-up date cannot be confirmed until notified by the Visa Office.

For visa processing fees, please  click   here .  

IV.Address and Contact Information of the Visa office

Address of the Visa Office :

2201 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite110, Washington, D.C. 20007 U.S.A.

Office Hours:

9:30-14:30 (Monday to Friday, closed on weekends and holidays)

Email address: [email protected]

Phone number:

001-202-855-1555 (12:30-16:30, Monday to Friday, except for holidays)

Face mask is required upon entry.

How to Apply for a China Visa — a Step-by-Step Guide

Amazing News for Selected Country Travelers!

Visa-Free Access to China

Great news for our esteemed customers from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Malaysia! You can enjoy China's beautiful culture and scenery visa-free for 15 days until December 31st, 2025. No extended waiting, less hassle, and more time for planning your perfect China adventure.

And for our fortunate travelers from Singapore—you can relish visa-free access to China for up to 30 days, indefinitely!

Seeking a Longer Stay or Arriving from Other Countries? Try China Highlights' Port Visa Service

If your home country isn't listed above or if you aim to discover China for more than two weeks, no worries — we offer our Port Visa Service! Once your tour booking is confirmed with us, we can arrange your visa for just US$50. Forget the stress of embassy visits and visa interviews.

Start booking your dream Chinese vacation with us .

How to Apply for a China Visa

Planning to visit China, but don't know how to apply for a China visa? We're breaking it down for you with our step-by-step guide, follow the steps and get your China visa efficiently.

The visa information we provide is for reference only. We are a travel agency. If you book a trip with us, we can provide you with an invitation letter when applying for a tourist visa.

1. Find out if you need a visa

The first thing is to check whether you need a visa or not. You usually need to apply for a Chinese visa unless you meet one of China's visa-free policies . 72- and 144-hour visa-free transit offer great convenience if you have a layover in China.

2. Find out which visa you need.

There are many types of China visas. Choose a visa type that applies to your situation. If you are planning to go on a vacation in China, apply for a Tourist Visa (L Visa).

3. Prepare the required documents.

The following list of documents are required for any China visa application:

• A valid passport. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months when you enter China.
• A complete visa application form (The visa application form can be downloaded from the Chinese embassy website or from our website. You complete it by computer, print and sign it. In some countries such as UK you should complete an online form . On the form, you might find an item "Serial number of invitation letter of the authorized organization", you may skip this item if you don't have an invitation letter, or the invitation letter is not of this type.)
• A recent passport-type photograph (head and shoulders only, front view, with a white background, approximately 48mmx33mm)

Along with the aforementioned generally required documents, several additional documents are required depending upon the type of China visa applied for.

For instance, if you are applying for a tourist L visa , you need to prepare an air ticket booking record (round trip) and proof of a hotel reservation OR an invitation letter issued by a Chinese travel agency. ( An invitation letter could be provided by us without extra charge if a China tour of 3 days or more is booked .)

An invitation letter can replace the air ticket and hotel booking if you are planning to stay with friends or family who live in China and can't provide the hotel confirmation, or if your travel is being organized by a travel agency (or other duly authorized organization) in China . We can provide you with the invitation letter if you book a tour with us.

4. Submit the application.

You may submit the application to the Visa Office at Chinese embassies or consulates, or China Visa Application Service Centers (also called CVASC) if they are operating in your country.

Starting from 2018, visa applicants from more and more countries (including the U.S., the UK, and Canada) have to make their visa application in person and have their fingerprints collected .

The regular service processing time is 4 days, and the rushed service takes about 1 day. The latter is only available in extreme emergencies pending a consular officer's approval.

5. Pay the fee and collect your visa.

Go to the place where you apply for a China visa, pay the fee, and collect your visa.

The fees vary enormously depending on your nationality and number of entries. Here we listed China visa prices for some countries for your reference. It may change based on the updated policies.

The fees shown in the table are only for the cost of visa. If you apply through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center, the service fee and tax are required.

Discover real reviews of Highlights Travel Family 's best-rated service across trusted platforms.

When to Apply for a Visa

It is important to get your visa early, but not too early because it is only valid for 90/180 days for single/double-entry visas from the issue date.

It is usually recommended that you apply for the visa one or two months before the intended travel .

Apply for Special Permits, If Necessary.

If you are planning on traveling to the Tibet Autonomous Region, you will need to get a Tibet Travel Permit from a Chinese travel agency. As a travel agency based in China for more than 20 years, we can help you apply for the Tibet Travel Permit.

Check the most popular Tibet tours .

Apply for a China Visa in Hong Kong

If you are already in Hong Kong and want to visit the Chinese mainland, it is possible to get a China visa in Hong Kong. Read our step-by-step guide .

Tailor-Making a Private China Tour

China Highlights is your China tour tailor-making expert. See the recommended tours below for inspiration or check out our ideas and suggestions on How to Plan Your China Tour .

• 8-Day Shanghai - Xian - Beijing Private Tour - China's Ancient and Modern Collision
• 13-Day Beijing – Xi'an – Guilin/Yangshuo – Hangzhou - Suzhou – Shanghai Private Tour - Riches of China
• 13-Day Private Tour: Beijing – Xi'an – Chengdu –Yangtze Cruise – Shanghai A Close Encounter with Pandas - China Essence and Panda Tour
• 2-Week Private China Tour: Beijing–Xi'an–Lhasa-Shanghai
• 9-Day Beyond the Golden Triangle
• 11-Day China Family Tour
• 15 Best Places to Visit in China (2024)
• Best (& Worst) Times to Visit China, Travel Tips (2024/2025)
• How to Plan a 10-Day Itinerary in China (Best 5 Options)
• 8 Days in China: Top 15 Tours and Itineraries (2024/2025)
• China Weather in January 2024: Enjoy Less-Crowded Traveling
• China Weather in February 2024: Places to Go, Costs, and Crowds
• China Weather in March 2024: Destinations, Crowds, and Costs
• China Weather in April 2024: Where to Go (Smart Pre-Season Pick)
• China Weather in May 2024: Where to Go, Crowds, and Costs
• China Weather in June 2024: How to Benefit from the Rainy Season
• China Weather in July 2024: How to Avoid Heat and Crowds
• China Weather in August 2024: Weather Tips & Where to Go
• China Weather in September 2024: Weather Tips & Where to Go
• China Weather in October 2024: Where to Go, Crowds, and Costs
• China Weather in November 2024: Places to Go & Crowds
• China Weather in December 2024: Places to Go and Crowds

Get Inspired with Some Popular Itineraries

More travel ideas and inspiration, sign up to our newsletter.

Be the first to receive exciting updates, exclusive promotions, and valuable travel tips from our team of experts.

Why China Highlights

Where can we take you today.

• Southeast Asia
• Japan, South Korea
• India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri lanka
• Central Asia
• Middle East
• African Safari
• Travel Agents
• Loyalty & Referral Program
• Privacy Policy

Address: Building 6, Chuangyi Business Park, 70 Qilidian Road, Guilin, Guangxi, 541004, China

Where do you plan to apply for Chinese visa?

Copyright©1998-2014, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the People's Republic of China   

• Consulate Information Consul General Consulate Information Consular District
• Visa and Authentication Contact Us Important Notice A Must-See for Applicants Visa Authentication Fees & Payments Download Application Form Laws and Regulations
• Consular Affairs Consular Assistance and Protection Overseas Chinese Affairs Travel In China
• Press&Media Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks Consulate General Spokesperson's Remarks Guide for Foreign Journalists in China Useful Contacts
• Economic and Commercial
• Science & Technological About Us News and Information China Science and Technology Newsletter Science and Technology Policies
• Cultural Chinese Culture Information China-US Cultural Exchanges About the Cutural Office

  I.Visa Types and  Required Documents

  Annex 1  Important Tips for online COVA visa form filling

(1) Please carefully read the prompts and requirements of the COVA form system, and complete the entries of the visa application COVA online form step by step, making sure that the information is true, accurate and complete.  Please note: Once the application form has been submitted, it cannot be modified in any way.

(2) The " location " option  for submitting the visa application should be in line with the consular jurisdiction.

(3) Basic personal information. Surname, given names, gender, date of birth, nationality, passport number, passport type, etc. must be exactly the same as those on the passport information page, otherwise your visa application will be returned.

(4) If you were born in China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan), please note:

1. Application form 1.1E The native language name must be entered in Chinese with the Chinese character input method, please do not fill in "Chinese", "Chinese", etc.

2. In the application form 1.6G, select "Yes" for "former nationality", and then select the nationality information.

3. Item 1.6H of the application form is required. If the applicant is applying for a Chinese visa for the first time, this entry will be automatically generated during the form filling process; but if the applicant has previously applied for a Chinese visa, this entry will not be displayed when filling in the online form, and the form must be printed out and supplemented by hand-written Chinese name and other information. This Item cannot be empty.

(5) Completely fill in the work experience and educational background

1. Please fill in the complete work experience after graduation from school.

2. The “position” and “duty” of the application form 3.3D and 3.3E must be filled in completely.

3. Please fill in the complete learning experience since high school in 4.2, and the diploma/degree and major in 4.2C and 4.2D must be completed.

(6) Completely fill in each address

The address of the spouse in 5.5A of the application form, and the addresses of the parents in 5.5B and 5.5C must fill in the address of the current location, not the address of the place of birth. The address must be filled in completely, including street, city, state, and country.

(7) If you choose "not applicable" for any entry in the form, you need to state the reason for “not applicable”.

(8) Printing and signing. After completing the COVA online form filling, you must print out a full set of application forms, including the "Confirmation of Online Visa application" and "Visa Application Form of the People's Republic of China" (depending on the individual filling situation, a total of 9 to 10 pages will be generated). All the pages of the forms must be printed to turn in, the signature and date on the Confirmation Page and the 8th page of Visa Application Form of the People's Republic of China must be handwritten by the applicant him/herself. Visa applicant under the age of 18 is signed by their guardian, and meanwhile add a handwritten signature in the "For person filling in the application on the applicant’s behalf".

  Annex 2  Contents of S1, S2, Q1, Q2 Visa Invitation Letter

Inviter’s name XX, gender X, date of birth: XX, Chinese ID number XXX (or foreign passport number XX, Chinese permanent residence card number XX), current address in China is XX, contact phone number XX, email XX.

I hereby invite the following relatives to visit China for a short-term visit/long-term residence. He/She plans to go to China on XX, and stay in China for XX days.

Invitee information: name XX, gender X, date of birth XX, nationality XX, passport number XX, and the relative relationship with the inviter is XX.

Inviter's signature:        Date:

  Annex 3  Cont ents of M， F and L Visa Invitation Letter

(1) Personal information of the invitee: name, gender, date of birth, passport number, etc.

(2) Information about the invitee’s visit to China: reason for coming to China, date of arrival and departure, place of visit, relationship with the inviting unit or inviter, who will pay for the travel, etc.

(3) Inviting party inf ormation: inviting party na me, address, tel e phone number, official seal, legal representative or inviter’s signature, date, etc. (the information must be included in the text of the invitation letter)

II.Pr oc ess of V isa Appli cation

The  consular juri sdiction o f the  Chinese Consulate General in New York   includes :  New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island.  Please confirm that the applicant liv es in the above-mentioned states before submitting the visa application.

(1)Visa applicants   need to   log on   to   the website   “ China Online Visa Application (COVA) ”   to fill in the COVA   forms .

After completing the COVA forms as required, please   make sure to  print the full set of COVA forms (8-9 pages)  and  sign   on the Confirmation Page and the 8 th   page .   If the COVA forms   are   not prepared   as guided, the application will not be accepted.

(2)   In addition to the printed   and   signed   COVA forms, visa applicants also need to prepare the physical   Required Documents (include   "A.Basic Documents"   and   "B.General Documents")    to   submit   on-site   to   the   Visa   Office. If the physical documents   do not meet the requirements   or not sufficient, the application may be returned, and the applicant   may need to fill in the COVA forms   again .

(3) The physical application documents   can be submitted to the Visa Office by the visa applicant or by an agent . 

(4) Please check all the  information on the visa is correct when picking up. If there is any inaccuracy, please tell the staff immediate ly in case inconvenience brought by the incorrect information. Credit card (Master or Visa card only), money order or cashier's check are accepted for on-site pick-up. For visa processing time and fees, please  click here.  

III.  Addre ss and Contact Information of the Visa office

Address of the Visa Office   :

520 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036

Office Hours: 9:00----15:00, Monday----Friday (Excluding Holidays)

Email address: [email protected]

Phone number:

212-868 2078

• How to Apply
• Application Requirements
• China Visa Fees
• Entries /Validity /Duration
• 10-year China Visa
• Tourist (L)
• Business (M)
• 24-Hour Visa-Free Transit
• 72-Hour Visa-Free Transit
• 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit
• Hong Kong Visa Policy
• Macau Visa Policy

Chinese Residence Permit

China visa application.

• How to Apply for China Visa in Your Country
• Renewal and Extension Visa in China
• Apply for China Visa in a Third Country
• How to Apply a China Visa in Hong Kong
• China Visa Application Requirements
• China Visa Fees & Costs
• Mail Service
• Visa Rejected Reasons
• FAQ about Visa Application
• China Visa Application Form  - From the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China 
• Number of Entries / Validity / Duration
• 1. Single, Double and Multiple Entry 2. Validity (Enter Before) 3. Duration of Stay (After Entry)
• 10-year Visa for US & Canadian Citizens
• 10-Year Visa for UK Citizens
• Overstay in China
• Visa Policy of China
• Holiday Schedule of Chinese Embassies / Consulates

China Visa Types

• Tourist (L)  Issued to aliens who are going to PRC for tourism.
• Business (M)  Issued to aliens who are going to PRC for business and trade activities.
• Student (X)  Issued to aliens who are going for study, furthering studies.
• Work (Z)  Issued to aliens who are going for a post or employment.
• Transit (G)  Issued to aliens who are going to a third country in transit of PRC.
• Private Visit (S)  Issued to family members of foreigners residing in China for work, study, etc.
• Family Reunion (Q)  Issued to relatives of Chinese citizens or foreigners with permanent residence permit residing in PRC.
• Noncommercial Visit (F) Issued to aliens who are invited to a lecture, scientific-technological & cultural exchanges, study tours, etc.
• Talent (R) Issued to high-level personnel and much-needed highly talented people.
• Crew (C)  Issued to crewmembers involving international-based transportation by trains, airway and ships and their accompanying family members.
• Resident (D)  Issued to aliens who are going to reside permanently in PRC.
• Journalist (J-1, J-2) Issued to foreign journalists for the purpose of reporting from PRC.

China Visa-free Policy

• 24-Hour Transit Without Visa
• 72-Hour Visa-Free Transit  
• 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit Adopted in Guangdong, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Xi'an, Liaoning, Chengdu, Chongqing, Xiamen, Qingdao, Wuhan, and Kunming.
• Hainan 30-Day Visa-Free Access
• Visa on Arrival
• Mutual Visa Exemption between PRC and Foreign Countries
• How to Travel to China without a Visa

Hong Kong SAR & Macau SAR

• List of Visa-free Countries to Hong Kong
• Hong Kong Visa Application
• Hong Kong Visa Application Form  (PDF Download)
• List of Visa-free Countries to Macau
• Macau Visa Application Form (PDF Download)
• Temporary Residence Permit
• Permanent Residence Permit
• Requirements for Permanent Residence Permit
• Further Reading:
• Marriage Registration in China
• Affidavit of Marital Status
• Application Form of Notarization and Legalization

Do you need a visa to travel to China?

If holding an ordinary passport, you need to apply for a visa for China unless you are covered by China’s visa exemption policy, such as the 24/72/144 hours visa free transit schemes, Hainan 30-day visa-free access, visa exemption for tour groups meeting certain requirements, and visa-free entry for holders of APEC Business Travel Card. It’s worth mention that nationals of countries which have reached mutual visa-exemption agreements with China, like Singapore, Brunei, Japan, Qatar and Armenia, can also enjoy free entry to China. Those who hold a Chinese Temporary Residence Permit don’t need a visa for China either within the Residence Permit’s validity.  

How to apply a visa for China

China Embassies

You may like.

• Start an appointment
• Check/Cancel an appointment

2. You must follow the instructions of the Chinese embassy/consulate when scheduling an appointment. Not all embassies and consulates offer an online booking of appointments service. If the embassy/consulate is not open to scheduling visa appointment online, you can take the printed application form directly to submit.

3. This website is accessible 24 hours a day. You will not be charged any fee to schedule an appointment via the website.

4. Please complete the China Online Visa Application (COVA) . You will need the application ID to book an appointment.

5. You can ask someone to book an appointment on your behalf.

6. Please schedule your appointment well in advance. How many days in advance you can make an appointment is decided by the embassy/consulate where you will submit your application for this visa.

7. Once you have made an appointment, you cannot change it. If you need to reschedule your appointment, you must first cancel your booked appointment by going to the (Check/Cancel an Appointment) page.

8. You can check your appointment details and print a confirmation of your appointment on the (Check/Cancel an Appointment) page after successfully booking an appointment.

9. If you need to cancel a booked appointment, please do so at least one day in advance, otherwise your application ID will be revoked and you will need to make a new application.

10. If you have successfully booked an appointment, you must arrive at the embassy/consulate at least 20 minutes in advance. Please ensure to have with you: your passport/travel document, your signed online visa application form and the confirmation page, your AVAS confirmation and any supporting documentation you may need.

11. You can book one appointment for a maximum of six applicants. All applicants must go to the embassy/consulate together.

12. This website is supported by Google Chrome, Windows Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher, Mozilla Firefox 3.6 or higher, Safari 5.0 or higher and Opera 13.0 or higher.

13. Please fill in the form in Chinese or English .

Retrieve reservation information

The above information needs to be filled in with the application form.

Copyright©1998-2014, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the People's Republic of China   

• INSTITUTIONS
• China Tourist Visa
• Here are the documents you are to prepare before submission of visa application
• Getting a visa
• Consular Authentication of Documents in China
• Notice of port visa application procedures for foreigners
• Do I need a visa?
• FAQs about China's port visas
• Other frequently asked questions about Chinese visa
• How can a foreigner travel in China on his own vehicle?
• What documents are needed to apply for group tourist visas?
• What are the requirements for 72-hour transit visa exemption?

Copyright© www.gov.cn | About us | Contact us

Website identification code bm01000001 registration number: 05070218, all rights reserved. the content (including but not limited to text, photo, multimedia information, etc) published in this site belongs to www.gov.cn., without written authorization from www.gov.cn, such content shall not be republished or used in any form..

Copyright© www.gov.cn | Contact us

Website identification code bm01000001, registration number: 05070218.

STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FOR ALL APPLICANTS!Complete and detaile...

Most frequently used functions like online application form,...

• About the Visa Centre
• Office Hours & Location
• Legal Information
• Help by E-MAIL
• Suggestions and Complaints
• 2024/04/03 Important Notice
• 2024/04/02 Holiday Notice for Eid al-Ftir
• 2024/04/01 Guide to Payment Services in China
• 2024/03/07 Notice of office hours changing during Ramadan
• 2023/08/16 Notice on Adjusting the Fingerprint Collection Measures for Chinese Visa Applications
• 2023/03/20 Notice on Updating Visa Requirements for Traveling to China

Important Notice

Important Notice: Please note that from April 16, our website and online form filling function will be upgraded at the same time. If you have filled application form on April 15 or earlier, please come to the Chinese visa application service center to submit the application before April 16 (Tuesday). Starting from April 17, CVASC will no longer accept application forms filled and downloaded before April 15. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. 

Effective from 20th November 2023, China Visa Application Service Center in Dubai will start appointment-free visa application. Applicants holding ordinary passports are required to fill out the application form online on CVASC website ( https://www.visaforchina.cn/DXB2_EN/ ). After completion, please download and print the paper form, sign on the confirmation page, and then submit the application with relevant documents directly to the Visa Application Center during working hours, applicant has no need to make appointment online from now on. Applicant can send email via [email protected] to confirm the latest requirements and documents checklist in advance Due to effective of  the walk-in without appointment visa application service, there may be peak periods with a large number of on-site applicants, especially on Mondays, Tuesdays and Friday afternoons. It is recommended to plan your time accordingly, submit your application at non-peak times, and follow the instructions of on-site staff.

China Visa Application Service Center 17 November 2023