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Notice on the Launch of the "Priority Processing" VIP Service and Postal Service (DHL)
To further enhance our service quality, our center has officially launched the "Priority Processsing" VIP service. During the online application review process, applicants who choose this service will be given priority, allowing them to submit their application documents in the shortest possible tim
Visa Application Process
Based on a notice from the Chinese Embassy in Norway, from March 31, 2025 all applicants (excluding applicants for Hong Kong and Macao Visa) have to fill the application form online on the website www.visaforchina.cn and upload all necessary documents online. (For Diplomatic and Service passport hol
FAQs on Visa-free Entry into China
1.Q:Who does not need a visa? A:Nationals holding valid ordinary passports of 48countries, namely Brunei, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands,Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece,
Holiday Schedule For 2026
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR 2026 Holiday Name Date New Years Day 1 -2January Spring Festival 16February-20February Maudy Thursday 2April Good Friday 3April Easter (Tomb-Sweeping Day) 6 April Labor Day 1 - 5 May Ascension Day 14 May Constitution Day 17 M
Notice on the Relocation of the Chinese Visa Application Service Center
The Chinese Visa Application Service Center will be relocated from December 15 to December 19, 2025. During this period, the Center will be closed to the public. Starting from Monday, December 22, 2025, the Center will resume normal operations at its new address:Strandveien 17, 1366 Lysaker We apolo
Notice on Extending Visa-free Policy to Norwegian Citizens
To facilitate cross-border travel, China has decided to extend visa-free policy to Norwayand other countries to 24:00 on December 31, 2026.Citizens holding ordinary Norwegian passports travelling to China for business, tourism, family visit, transit, and exchange purposeswith the duration not exceed
Holiday Schedule For 2025
Visa Application Submission and Collection Time: Monday-Friday 9:00-13:30 (Except for holidays)No appointment requiredExpress Level 1 (urgent service) collection time: 14:30 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR 2025Holiday Name DateNew Years Day 1 JanuarySpring Festival 28 January - 4 FebruaryTomb-sweeping Day
Notice on Further Upgrading Visa-free Policy to Norwegian Citizens
From 00:00 on November 30, 2024 to 24:00 on December 31, 2025 (Beijing time), visa waiver will now be granted to ordinary Norwegian passport holdersfor business, tourism, family visit, transit, and exchange purposes.And the maximum length of stay will be extended to 30 days. Inquiry Number: 0047-940
Notice on Visa-free Policy to Citizens of Norway and Other Countries
To further promote people-to-people exchanges between China and other countries, China decides to expand visa-exemption policy for citizens of Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein and South Korea holding ordinary passports travelingto China. From November 8, 20
Notice on Further Adjustments to Fingerprint Collection for Visa Applications to China
To further facilitate visa applicants, from September 2, 2024, to December 31, 2025, all applicants for short-term visas (with a stay of 180 days or less) applying for single or double-entry visas at Chinese embassies and consulates abroad will be exempt from fingerprint collection. Chinese Visa Ap