CHINA

The People's Republic of China

Do I Need a Visa to Visit China?

Canadian citizens using a Canadian passport require a visa to visit China.

CLICK HERE for FILLABLE VISA APPLICATION for CHINA

Nationals of Brunei, Japan, and Singapore do not need a visa to enter China for up to 15 days.

All other nationals need a visa.

Nationals of all countries (except UK and USA) do not need a visa to transit through China by air provided they hold an onward ticket, stay in the airport, and leave within 24 hours. Nationals of the UK and USA need a visa to transit through China by air.

TIBET: The Chinese Embassy in Canada does not issue a visa for tourist travel to Tibet. All applicants travelling to Tibet must contact the TAR Tourism Bureau (tel: +86-891-6834313, fax: +86-891-6834632) beforehand and provide the entry permit it issues upon application for visa, or alternatively, contact China Travel (Canada) Service (tel: 416-979-8993, fax: 416-979-8220) for this service prior to requesting a visa.

*** NOTICE for STUDENTS and TEACHERS ***

Teachers and students visiting China for tourism MUST provide a signed letter stating "I, (your full legal name), am a (teacher/student). I am visiting China as a tourist and while in China I will obey all the Chinese laws."

*** NOTICE for MULTI-ENTRY VISA USERS ***

Multiple entry visas for business can once again be issued. You must have a previous multi-entry visa in your passport or a previous passport (which must be supplied). If you do not have a previous multi-entry visa, then you will need to have official Chinese government authorization for the multi-entry visa application. Double entry visas are still available. Faster (48 hour) service is once again available. Please do not apply until within two months of travel to China. Non-Canadians must provide tickets, hotel reservations, their PR Card, and a bank statement.

TOURIST VISA

Single Entry Tourist Visa
Regular Processing: 5 working days   $50
Now Processing: 24 hours   $100

Double Entry Tourist Visa
Regular Processing: 5 working days   $75
Now Processing: 48 hours   $150

BUSINESS VISA

Single Entry Business Visa
Regular Processing: 5 working days   $50
Now Processing: 24 hours   $100

Double Entry Business Visa
Regular Processing: 5 working days   $75
Now Processing: 48 hours   $150

Multiple Entry Business Visa - 6 months
Regular Processing: 5 working days   $100
Now Processing: 48 hours   $150

Multiple Entry Business Visa - 12 months
Regular Processing: 5 working days   $150
Now Processing: 48 hours   $200

GROUP VISA

The Group Visa is for five or more tourists planning to enter and leave China at the same time and same place.
Regular Processing: 5 working days   $40 per passport

For more information about travel conditions in Asia and China, please visit the Foreign Affairs Web site.