China visas
Visitors from most countries who will stay only in Shenzhen. Certain nationalities are excluded.
Visitors from most countries who will stay only in Zhuhai.
Visitors from most countries who will stay only in Xiamen.
Foreign visitors unable to obtain a visa in time for eligible business activities, visits, exchanges, investment, entrepreneurship, private affairs or visits to relatives.
Travellers relying on these schemes must meet the rules for the specific city, port and purpose.
Travellers relying on these schemes must meet the rules for the specific city, port and purpose.
There are 4 options: Shenzhen Special Economic Zone visa on arrival (a visa at the border); Zhuhai Special Economic Zone visa on arrival (a visa at the border); Xiamen Special Economic Zone visa on arrival (a visa at the border); Urgent port visa (a visa at the border).
Up to five days in Shenzhen or three days in Zhuhai or Xiamen. An urgent port visa can allow up to 30 days.
City-specific visas allow travel only within the city that issued the visa. Use a port that offers the relevant visa service.
Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the China visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.
Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.
On China's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.
Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.
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