The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Last updated 2025-04-25
Visa on arrival, VoA
Leisure, tourism
, business
, other
Visa overview
Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
Port visa authorities in Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Xiamen may issue special economic zone tourist visas with a duration of stay for three or five days for sightseeing and tourism purposes. Foreigners holding a special economic zone tourist visa shall not stay beyond the city's administrative area where the entry port is located.
Validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
from 3 days to 5 days
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
$138
