From 2 September 2024 until 31 December 2025 all visa applications for single or double entries(within 180 days) are exempt from fingerprinting to further simplify the visa application process. Should you have any further questions please feel free to contact the Chinese Visa Application Service Ce

Based on a note from the Chinese Embassy in Germany, from 26 August 2024 all applicants have to fill the application form online on the website www.visaforchina.cn and upload all necessary documents online. Application forms generated before 25 August 2024 will no longer be accepted Detailed information regarding the application process is available here: Please note: Before submitting the application documents together with your passport at the Visa Center you have to ensure that the application status shows „Submit Passport“ and you have received a confirmation email. Please print the „Visa Application Certificate“ when submitting the visa application.

Application process

The Chinese Visa Application Service Center Berlin is closed on the following public holidays: 1. New Year's Day ：2024.1.1 2. Chinese New Year ：2024.2.10-2.14 3. International Women's Day ：2024.3.8 4. Easter：2024.3.29-4.1 5. Labour Day ：2024.5.1 6. Ascension Day ：2024.5.9 7. Whit Monday ：2024

Under current regulations, the fingerprint exemption will be extended to all eligible citizens applying for single or double entry business, tourism, family,visit, transit, and crew visa until December 31 2024. If you have any questions, please contact the visa service center.