China Visa

When you need to get your China travel visa processed quickly, Travel Document Systems is here to help. All of the China visa requirements and application forms, plus convenient online ordering.

Get a Tourist Visa for China

China issues Tourist visas for:
  • Tourist Travel
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  • Sightseeing
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  • Cruise Ships
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  • Vacation
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  • Holiday
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  • Leisure

China Tourist Visa for US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to China with a U.S. Passport, a Tourist Visa is required.

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China Tourist Visa for Non-US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to China with a Non-US Passport, a Tourist Visa is required.

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Get a Business Visa for China

China issues Business visas for:
  • Business Discussions
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  • Conferences / Meetings
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  • Provide Services
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  • Sales Meetings
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  • Business Meetings

China Business Visa for US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to China with a U.S. Passport, a Business Visa is required.

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China Business Visa for Non-US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to China with a Non-US Passport, a Business Visa is required.

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Get a Non-Business Visa for China

China issues Non-Business visas for:
  • Government
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  • Non Profit
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  • University Lecture
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  • Conference
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  • Convention
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  • Unpaid Sports Event
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China Non-Business Visa for US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to China with a U.S. Passport, a Non-Business Visa is required.

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China Non-Business Visa for Non-US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to China with a Non-US Passport, a Non-Business Visa is required.

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Get a Student Under 180 Days X-2 Visa for China

China issues Student Under 180 Days X-2 visas for:
  • Short Term Study Under 180 Days

China Student Under 180 Days X-2 Visa for US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to China with a U.S. Passport, a Student Under 180 Days X-2 Visa is required.

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China Student Under 180 Days X-2 Visa for Non-US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to China with a Non-US Passport, a Student Under 180 Days X-2 Visa is required.

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Get a Student Over 180 Days X-1 Visa for China

China issues Student Over 180 Days X-1 visas for:
  • Long Term Study Stay Over 180 Days

China Student Over 180 Days X-1 Visa for US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to China with a U.S. Passport, a Student Over 180 Days X-1 Visa is required.

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China Student Over 180 Days X-1 Visa for Non-US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to China with a Non-US Passport, a Student Over 180 Days X-1 Visa is required.

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Get a Teacher Visa for China

China issues Teacher visas for:
  • Teaching in China

China Teacher Visa for US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to China with a U.S. Passport, a Teacher Visa is required.

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China Teacher Visa for Non-US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to China with a Non-US Passport, a Teacher Visa is required.

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Get a Official or Diplomatic Visa for China

China issues Official or Diplomatic visas for:
  • Official or Diplomatic Government Travel

China Official or Diplomatic Visa for US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to China with a U.S. Passport, a Official or Diplomatic Visa is required.

TDS is unable to assist at this time.

Due to Covid-19 Travel Document Systems is unable to process visas to China at this time.

China Official or Diplomatic Visa for Non-US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to China with a Non-US Passport, a Official or Diplomatic Visa is required.

TDS is unable to assist at this time.

Please check with your local consulate or embassy

Get a Crew Visa for China

China issues Crew visas for:
  • Airline Crew
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  • Cruise Crew
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  • Train Crew

China Crew Visa for US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to China with a U.S. Passport, a Crew Visa is required.

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China Crew Visa for Non-US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to China with a Non-US Passport, a Crew Visa is required.

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Get a Employment / Work Visa for China

China issues Employment / Work visas for:
  • Working Visa for China
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  • Employment Visa for China
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  • Resident Visa for China

China Employment / Work Visa for US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to China with a U.S. Passport, a Employment / Work Visa is required.

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China Employment / Work Visa for Non-US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to China with a Non-US Passport, a Employment / Work Visa is required.

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Get a Journalist Over 180 Days "J-1" Visa for China

China issues Journalist Over 180 Days "J-1" visas for:
  • Journalist or Reporters and Family Members

China Journalist Over 180 Days "J-1" Visa for US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to China with a U.S. Passport, a Journalist Over 180 Days "J-1" Visa is required.

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China Journalist Over 180 Days "J-1" Visa for Non-US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to China with a Non-US Passport, a Journalist Over 180 Days "J-1" Visa is required.

TDS is unable to assist at this time.

Please check with your local consulate or embassy

Get a Journalist Under 180 Days "J-2" Visa for China

China issues Journalist Under 180 Days "J-2" visas for:
  • Journalist or Reporters Short Term Stay 1-10 Days

China Journalist Under 180 Days "J-2" Visa for US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to China with a U.S. Passport, a Journalist Under 180 Days "J-2" Visa is required.

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China Journalist Under 180 Days "J-2" Visa for Non-US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to China with a Non-US Passport, a Journalist Under 180 Days "J-2" Visa is required.

TDS is unable to assist at this time.

Please check with your local consulate or embassy

Get a Transit Visa for China

China issues Transit visas for:
  • Short Term Transit Visa 1-3 Days per entry

China Transit Visa for US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to China with a U.S. Passport, a Transit Visa is required.

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China Transit Visa for Non-US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to China with a Non-US Passport, a Transit Visa is required.

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Get a Visit Family and Friends Visa for China

China issues Visit Family and Friends visas for:
  • Visiting Family and Friends
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  • Family Emergencies

China Visit Family and Friends Visa for US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to China with a U.S. Passport, a Visit Family and Friends Visa is required.

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China Visit Family and Friends Visa for Non-US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to China with a Non-US Passport, a Visit Family and Friends Visa is required.

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To our valued clients ordering Chinese visas, processing times are far greater than those posted on our site this is due to the volume of applications at the Embassy and Consulates. Processing times are currently 2 to 6 weeks weeks depending on your jurisdiction.

As an ongoing consequence of the global pandemic actual visa processing is typically taking longer than the usual times published here even in some instances where there is an option for the payment of higher consular fees for expedited processing. If you have a particularly tight departure please send us a note at [email protected] at the time you create your order to confirm it can reasonably be fulfilled in the current environment otherwise please just be aware of the possibility of delayed processing.

If you cancel your order after we have submitted your documents to a Consulate for processing there will be a $35.00 cancellation fee and your consular fees may not be refundable. Please do NOT contact consulates directly for status or with instructions once your documents have been submitted unless they contact you as this can cause processing to be delayed or declined.

Travel Information

Get the most up-to-date information for China related to China travel visas, China visa requirements and applications, embassy and consulate addresses, foreign relations information, travel advisories, entry and exit restrictions, and travel tips from the US State Department's website.

Vaccinations

Vaccination Certificate for Yellow Fever Required if a Arriving from an infected area with 5 Days.

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About China

Read about the people, history, government, economy and geography of China at the CIA's World FactBook.

A Brief History of China

For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. After World War II, the Communists under MAO Zedong established an autocratic socialist system that, while ensuring China's sovereignty, imposed strict controls over everyday life and cost the lives of tens of millions of people. After 1978, MAO's successor DENG Xiaoping and other leaders focused on the market-oriented economic development and by 2000 output had quadrupled. For much of the population, living standards have improved dramatically and the room for personal choice has expanded, yet political controls remain tight. China since the early 1990s has increased its global outreach and participation in international organizations.


Learn more about China in our World Atlas