China Visa-free / Embassy

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Visa-free / Embassy Level 2

China offers an Visa-free / Embassy system that allows citizens of 51 countries to apply online. The fee is $30 USD with processing completed within 4-15 days. The visa is valid for 90 days with a maximum stay of 30 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.

$30

Fee (USD)

4-15 business days

Processing

90d

Validity

30d

Max stay

Verified: 2026-04-01 Source: mfa.gov.cn

Requirements

✓ Valid passport (min 6 months validity, 2 blank pages)

✓ Passport-size photo

✓ Complete itinerary

✓ Hotel bookings for entire stay

✓ Return ticket

✓ Physical passport submission required at CVASC

✓ Invitation letter (for business visa)

Key details

Entry type	Single
Multiple entry	10-year multiple entry visa ~$140 available for select nationalities (US, Canada, etc.) via embassy. Not available online.
Passport validity	6 months
Blank pages	2 required
Biometric	Required
Print eVisa	Not required
Israeli stamp	Accepted
Insurance	Not required
Yellow fever	Not required

Photo specifications

Size: 35x45 · 600x750 min

Background: white

Format: JPEG · max 1024KB

Face: 70-80%

Taken within: 6 months

Best time to visit

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Best OK

Spring: mild across most regions, blooming. Sep-Oct also excellent. Avoid Jul-Aug (crowds, heat, typhoons on coast). Varies hugely by region.

Country information

🏛

Beijing

Capital

💱

CNY

Currency

📞

+86

Calling

🕐

+08:00

Timezone

👥

0.0M

Population

🗣

Mandarin Chinese

Language

Payment methods

visamastercardamexjcbalipay

Neighboring countries

RussiaMongoliaKazakhstanKyrgyzstanTajikistanAfghanistanPakistanIndiaNepalBhutanMyanmarLaosVietnamNorth Korea

Tips & warnings

⚡ Apply early — processing can take up to 15 days.

⚡ Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months — check before applying.

⚡ Only apply through the official portal (cova.mfa.gov.cn) — avoid unofficial websites that charge extra fees.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a China Visa-free / Embassy cost? +

The China Visa-free / Embassy costs $30 USD. Multiple entry is $140.

How long does China Visa-free / Embassy processing take? +

Processing takes 4-15 business days.

What documents do I need for a China Visa-free / Embassy? +

Valid passport (min 6 months validity, 2 blank pages). Passport-size photo. Complete itinerary. Hotel bookings for entire stay. Return ticket. Physical passport submission required at CVASC. Invitation letter (for business visa).

How long is the China Visa-free / Embassy valid? +

The visa is valid for 90 days from issue date. Maximum stay is 30 days.

Can I get multiple entries for China? +

10-year multiple entry visa ~$140 available for select nationalities (US, Canada, etc.) via embassy. Not available online.