FAQ

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?

不可以。如果您目前仍在中国，则需要离开中国后到其它国家或地区申请中国签证。签证中心只受理合法居住在签证中心所在国的申请人递交的申请。

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。

Can I enter mainland China if I am holding a valid Chinese visa?

如果您持用普通护照，请到所在地签证中心递交申请。如果您持用外交、公务（官员）护照，或申请中国外交、礼遇、公务签证，或申请赴中国香港、澳门特别行政区的签证，请直接向当地使领馆递交申请。

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

您既可以通过旅行社也可以直接向签证中心递交申请。

How long does it take to process a visa if I submit my application at the Visa Centre in person?

一般情况下，自申请之日起，护照有效期应在6个月以上。

Is the service fee the same for a child?

邮寄服务费是申请人支付签证中心处理邮寄申请的服务费；回邮邮资是申请人向邮寄服务公司支付的邮寄费。

Can I extend the duration of stay of my visa in China

You may apply for an extension of the duration of stay of your visa at a local public security authority before it expires, but without an assumption that the application will be automatically approved. Overstay violates the laws of China and will be punished.

What shall I do if I find the visa issued on my passport is wrong?

If you find mistakes in your visa after you have left the Visa Centre, please contact it immediately and follow the instructions given to you.