China Visa on Arrival: How to Apply for a Landing Visa in China

China Visa on Arrival (also known as Landing Visa or Port Visa) allows you to obtain your visa upon arrival at select ports of entry in China. After the visa is issued, you can stay in China for up to 30 days, excluding Xinjiang and Tibet.

Who Can Apply for a China Visa on Arrival

China Visa on Arrival is available for citizens of certain countries. It's important to note that not all nationalities are eligible for this visa option.

You should check with the Chinese embassy or consulate in your country for the most up-to-date eligibility information.

Where Can You Apply for a China Visa on Arrival

You can apply for a port visa at one of the 99 open ports in 77 cities across China.

Situations Qualify for Applying for a Visa at the Port Visa Authority

For humanitarian reasons, the China Visa on Arrival is available to individuals with a genuine and urgent need to enter China.

This includes individuals who are invited for urgent business, emergency repairs, or other compelling reasons recognized by the relevant authorities.

Additionally, travel agencies organizing group tours can also apply for a Landing Visa or Port Visa on your behalf.

1. Being invited at short notice by the Chinese side to attend a trade fair in China.

2. Being invited to China to enter a bid or to sign an economic or trade contract formally.

3. Coming to China for supervision of export goods loading, import goods inspection, or contract acceptance as per agreements.

4. Being invited to participate in equipment installation or emergency repairs.

5. Coming to China at the request of the Chinese side to resolve claims.

6. Being invited to provide technological consultations in China.

7. Temporary replacement or addition of individuals in a group after the group visa has been processed, with the consent of the Chinese side.

8. For visiting critically ill patients or handling funeral matters.

9. Transit passengers who, due to unforeseen reasons, are unable to leave within 24 hours or need to change to another mode of transportation to leave.

10. Others who have been genuinely invited but cannot apply for a visa at Chinese diplomatic missions abroad and hold a letter of consent from the designated competent authorities to apply for a visa at the port of entry.

11. International travel groups organized by approved Chinese international travel agencies.

There is NO ABSOLUTE GUARANTEE that you can obtain a visa at the port of entry, so it is highly advisable to get your China visa in your country before your departure!

How to Apply for a Group Visa on Arrival

For group tours, the organizing travel agency should apply to the port of entry authorities on behalf of the travelers.

After you book your trip with China Travel, we can help you apply for the port visa.

Essential Conditions for Group Visa on Arrival

1. Your tour group must have at least 2 people.

2. All members of the tour group must enter and exit at the same time

Required Documents for Group Visa on Arrival

1. Passport information page

2. Recent 2-inch photo (3.5*5.3cm) with white background

3. Travel plan in China

How to Apply for an Individual Visa on Arrival

Individuals applying for a China Visa on Arrival should submit your application upon arrival at the designated port of entry.

In some cases, the inviting entity or individual can apply to the local port of entry authorities before your arrival.

Essential Conditions for Group Visa on Arrival

1. Enter China through the port where you applied for the visa.

2. Hold an invitation letter issued by an inviter or an inviting organization.

Required Documents for an Individual Visa on Arrival

1. Foreigner Port Visa Application Form

2. Passport valid for more than 6 months

3. Recent 2-inch photo (3.5*5.3cm) with white background

4. Provide proof that you have an urgent reason to come to China.

For example, if you are coming for an urgent business activity, you need to submit an invitation letter from the inviting organization. The invitation letter must clearly state: the purpose of the business trip, why it is urgent, and the main itinerary. You also need to attach relevant documents that show the urgency.

Booking Your China Tour

Do you think the port visa process in China is too complicated? Worried about missing documents or not understanding the rules, and delaying your trip? Don't worry. China Travel is a travel agency qualified to handle port visas.

Once you book a trip with us, we can help you apply for the port visa. Just give us your documents, and we'll take care of the rest. If you need help, feel free to contact us. Your travel advisor will reply within 24 hours.

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