FAQ
Do I need a visa to enter Hong Kong and Macao?
Kindly refer to the following websites: The Immigration Department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: http://www.immd.gov.hk Public Security Police Force of the Government of Macao Special Administrative Region：http://www.fsm.gov.mo/psp/eng/main.html
Do I need to apply for a visa if I transit through Beijing, Shanghai or Guangzhou?
citizens of 53 countries with valid international travel documents and air tickets for a connecting flight with confirmed date of flight and seat for a third country or region can apply for a 72-hour transit visa exemption at ports of entry in Beijing Capital International Airport,
Can I apply for a visa online?
It is not possible to apply for a visa through the Internet currently. You need to submit all the required application documents to the Visa Centre, and the Visa Centre staffwill thenhandle your application.
Is it permitted for someone else to submit my application to the Visa Centre on my behalf?
According to the requirements of Chinese Embassy and Consulate General, you must come to the Visa Cntre in person to submit your applicaiton and your fingerprints must be collected (person who under 14 years old or elder than 70 years old is exempted). If you want to apply through a travel agency, t
Can I apply for a visa through a travel agency?
目前不能通过互联网递交签证申请。您需要备齐申请材料并递交到签证中心，签证中心工作人员会根据情况受理您的签证申请。
How long does it take to process a visa if I submit my application at the Visa Centre in person?
A visa typically takes three orfour working days to process if all the accompanying documents meet the requirements. Please clickherefor more details.
Is the service fee the same for a child?
Yes. The visa processing procedure is the same for a child, who is an independent applicant or an accompanying applicant sharing the same passport with the principal applicant. Therefore, the child incurs the same amount of service fee.
Does a child need to fill out a visa application form as well?
As an independent applicant, the child needs to fill out a separate visa application form. However, if the child shares the same passport with a principal applicant, this is not required.
Can I extend the duration of stay of my visa in China
You may apply for an extension of the duration of stay of your visa at a local public security authority before it expires, but without an assumption that the application will be automatically approved. Overstay violates the laws of China and will be punished.
Could you tell me what articles can I bring into China as a passenger?
Kindly visit the Website ofChina Customs for details.