China Visa-free / Embassy
الصين · Beijing · Asia
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
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
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.
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Practical notes
- Payment
- Visa, MC, Amex, JCB, Alipay on cova.mfa.gov.cn Chinese visa portal. Alipay for Chinese residents.
- Transit — Depends on nationality
- China has a 24/72/144-hour visa-free transit policy for nationals of 54 countries at designated airports (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, etc.). Other nationalities may need a transit visa (C-type). Check official CVASC. Source: China National Immigration Administration.
- Travel advisory (level 2)
- Exercise increased caution due to wrongful detention risk.
- Official advisory source ↗
Sources & verification
This information was compiled from the official source below and last verified on 2026-04-01.
Official source: mfa.gov.cn ↗
Always confirm on the official portal before travelling — rules can change without notice.
Always verify on official portals before applying.