FAQ

Are the Chinese visas with no photo still valid?

Yes, if only within the validity.

How long should be the remaining validity of my passport when I apply for a China visa?

Generally speaking, there should be at least six months left before the passport expires.

How to understand the validity of a visa, number of entries and duration of stay?

Validity of a visa refers to the period within which the visa holder is allowed to enter China.Unless otherwise specified, a visa is effective from the date of issuance to midnight Beijing Time on the last date of validity. The number of entries refers to the number of times the visa holder is perm

Why do Chinese visas have different categories?

In light of China's laws and regulations, consular officers decide what type of visa is best suited for an applicants stated purpose of visit to China.

What is the relationship between the validity of a visa, number of entries and duration of stay?

Validity of a visa refers to the period within which the visa holder is allowed to enter China. The number of entries refers to the number of times the visa holder is permitted to enter China within the visas validity. Duration of stay refers to the longest period the visa holder is allowed to sta

When would be the best time for me to apply for a visa before my planned departure for China?

It is advisable that you apply for your visa approximately one month prior to your intended date of entry into China, but not earlier than three months.

Where do I apply for a visa?

是的。儿童无论是作为独立的申请人，还是作为偕行人与申请人共用一本护照，其签证申请处理过程与其他申请人一样，因此也需要支付相同数额的服务费。

Why is there an extra fee if I request to have my passport returned by mail even if I've already paid the postal charge on the return envelop?

根据申请人的身份和赴华事由，使领馆领事官员将依据中国法律和规定，颁发相应种类的签证。

Do I need a visa to enter Hong Kong and Macao?

签证的入境有效期，是指持证人所持签证入境的有效时间范围。非经签发机关注明，签证自签发之日起生效，于入境有效期满当日北京时间24：00失效。 签证的入境次数，是指持证人在签证的入境有效期内可以入境的次数。 签证的停留期限，是指持证人每次入境后被准许停留的时限，自入境次日开始计算。 只要入境次数仍有剩余，在入

Do I need to apply for a visa if I transit through Beijing, Shanghai or Guangzhou?

建议您提前1个月递交签证申请，但不得早于3个月。因为中国签证的入境有效期一般为3个月，如果过早申请，签证可能会在您出发之前就过期失效。例如，如果您准备在7月1日入境中国，最好在6月1日左右递交签证申请。请注意，某些种类签证的入境有效期只有1个月或少于1个月，您可能需要提前2周左右申请签证。