Last updated 2026-07-23
Transport visa to China for German citizens
Crew member visa
Travel purpose:
Work
Visa overview
Issued to foreign crew members utilizing means of international transportation including: aircraft, trains, ships, motor vehicle drivers engaged in cross-border transport activities, and also to the accompanying family members of the above-mentioned ships’ crew members.
Visa validity period
from 1 month to 5 years
Consular fee
$23 – $68
Select the purpose of your visit
Visa for train crew members
Eligible individuals
Train crew member
Visa validity period:
from 1 month to 5 years
Duration of stay:
from 1 day to 1 month
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$23 – $68
Visa for aircraft crew members
Eligible individuals
Aircraft crew member
Visa validity period:
from 1 month to 5 years
Duration of stay:
from 1 day to 1 month
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$23 – $68
Visa for vessel crew members
Eligible individuals
Seaman, vessel/ship crew member
Visa validity period:
from 1 month to 5 years
Duration of stay:
from 1 day to 1 month
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$23 – $68
Driver visa
Eligible individuals
Driver
Visa validity period:
from 1 month to 5 years
Duration of stay:
from 1 day to 1 month
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$23 – $68