Last updated 20 September 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Visa on arrival for Xiamen (5-Day) SEZ in China for Canadian citizens
Xiamen visa on arrival
Visa on arrival for Xiamen (5-Day) — what you need to know
The Xiamen 5-day visa on arrival, also known as the Xiamen 5-day VOA, allows tourists from most countries to stay in Xiamen for up to 5 days without applying for a regular visa. During these 5 days, visitors must remain within the administrative area of Xiamen and are not permitted to travel to other mainland Chinese cities. The visa is valid for a single entry only and cannot be extended.
Eligible individuals:
- Visitor
- Tourist
- Entrepreneur
- Businessman
How does this visa work?
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
They clarify the purpose of the visit and future activities in the country
What must be prepared?
Basic package — always required, regardless of the application conditions
What additional documents may be required?
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Are you eligible for this visa?
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.
Official visa information
English international
Category code
SEZ
Type of visa
Port visa
Category
Special economic zone visas