This page serves as a general introduction to the requirement for application of a Chinese visa. There are also specific requirement for each visa type, please follow the links.
From Nov. 12, 2014, applicants with US passports can get 10-year multiple entry for tourist, business visits, regardless of the passport expiration date.
From March 9, 2015, applicants with Canadian passports can get upto 10-year multiple entry for tourist, business visits.
From January 1, 2024, flight and hotel reservations are no longer needed for tourist visa (L).
The consular fee is $140 for US passport holders and $80 for Canadian passport holders regardless of the number of entries, and our service fee is $99.96. For citizens of countries, it is dependent on the number of entries. Extra fees apply for expedited processing. Please use the calculator below to find out.
Processing time
Passport country
Number of entries
Number of passports
Consular fee
Service fee
140
80
Subtotal: (excluding shipping fees)
Shipping fee is not included in the calculation. You pay one shipping fee per order even if you have multiple passports.
For some countries, the consular fee is different, and the consulate may change fees from time to time. You will pay the actual charge if it is different.
IV. Specific information on a particular visa type
Business Visa (M) is for someone who is invited to China for a visit, an investigation, a lecture, to do business, scientific-technological and culture exchanges, short-term advanced studies or internship for a period of no more than six months.
Study Visa (X1, X2), also known as Student Visa,
is for someone who comes to China for study, advanced studies
or intern practice for a period of more than six months (X1).
If the period is less than six months, you should apply for a (X2) Visa.
Work Visa (Z) is issued to an alien who comes to China for a post or employment, and his/her accompanying family members.
Transit Visa (G) is for someone who transits through China. You may stay for upto 7 days.
Journalist Visa (J) is for reporters who travel to China for news reporting, either short term or long term.
The consul may not issue a visa with the number of entries and duration of stay you requested. It is within their rights to do so.
Currently you normally get 10-year, 60 days for US passport holders, and double entry, 30 days for non-US passport holders. The duration of stay may be increased up to 90 days if justification is provided.
Created: 2005-07-06
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