Last updated 2026-07-23
Visa on arrival for Xiamen (5-Day) SEZ in China for U.S. citizens
Xiamen visa on arrival
Visa overview
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.
Visa validity period
5 days
Consular fee
¥130 (~$20)
Time frames and cost
Documents
Mandatory
Supporting
Additional
*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.
Requirements
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.
Visa Information
English international
Category code
SEZ
Type of visa
Port visa
Category
Special economic zone visa
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