*Important: Most international visitors require a visa to enter China. Don’t leave this too late – it takes time to arrange a visa. Please read this article to check your visa status.
However China now offers visa-free entry to travellers holding ordinary passports from 39 countries.
You will need to provide certain documents when you apply for your visa, including a passport, a visa application form, and supporting documents such as proof of employment, financial statements, or a letter of invitation from us.
You can apply for your visa at a Chinese embassy or consulate in your home country, or you can use a visa processing agency. We recommend that you apply for your visa at least 1-2 months in advance to ensure that you receive your visa in time for your trip.