Visa Policies for International Visitors to Hangzhou

30-day visa-free travel to China

A few countries do enable visa-free travel to China for citizens holding ordinary passports. Citizens from these countries are generally allowed to travel to China without a visa for up to 30 days for the purposes of tourism, travel, business, and visiting family or friends. They will still need to apply for a corresponding visa to China if they intend to work, study, or settle in China, or intend to stay for longer than 30 days.

144-hour China visa-free transit

Under the 144-hour visa-free transit policy, foreign travelers can apply for a six-day entry permit to certain Chinese cities upon arrival at the port of entry, provided they hold a passport from one of the 54 eligible countries. They also must show that they are traveling to a third country after leaving China, which means they must show a connecting ticket to a third country when arriving in China. This is a great option for people who want to make a short stop-over to explore various areas of the country.

The countries are

Visa application

1.Prepare necessary materials

   (1) Passport

   (2) Visa Application Form and Photo

   (3) Proof of legal stay or residence status

   (4) Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous Chinese visas

   (5) F-Visa supporting document

   (6) Other supplementary materials

2. Fill in the visa application form

3. Make an appointment online to submit the application

4.Arrive at the Chinese Visa Application Service Center and submit the application

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