Visa & Travel Documents for China
240-Hour Visa-Free Transit
Immediate upon arrivalNew policy allowing eligible travelers to stay in China for up to 10 days without a visa when in transit.
Requirements:
- Valid passport from one of 54 eligible countries (including US and Canada)
- Confirmed onward ticket to a third country/region (i.e. Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong)
- Valid visa for destination country (if required)
- Entry through designated ports
Tourist Visa (L Visa)
4-7 business daysStandard visa for tourists visiting China for sightseeing, leisure, or visiting friends/relatives.
Requirements:
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity
- Completed visa application form
- Recent passport photo
- Proof of round-trip air tickets
- Hotel reservations or invitation letter
Business Visa (M Visa)
4-7 business daysFor commercial and trade activities in China.
Requirements:
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity
- Completed visa application form
- Invitation letter from Chinese company
- Business license of the inviting company
Work Visa (Z Visa)
5-10 business daysRequired for employment in China.
Requirements:
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity
- Work permit from Chinese employer
- Invitation letter from employer
- Physical examination records