China Travel Information
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Visa and Passport Requirements for China
Entry Warning
The documentation and fee required for obtaining visas varies according to both your nationality and where you are applying from. It is the sole right of each country to determine who is allowed to enter.
Passport
All passports must be valid for six months and have two clear pages free.
Taxes
Some countries may charge an arrival or departure tax which may or may not be included in the price of an airline ticket, or may need to be paid in cash on arrival or departure.
Visa Requirements
| Travelling from |
Requirements |
| Australia |
Contact your nearest Chinese Embassy. |
| Canada |
Contact your nearest Chinese Embassy. |
| Denmark |
Contact your nearest Chinese Embassy. |
| Netherlands |
Contact your nearest Chinese Embassy. |
| New Zealand |
Contact your nearest Chinese Embassy. |
| South Africa |
Contact your nearest Chinese Embassy. |
| United States |
Contact your nearest Chinese Embassy. |
| United Kingdom |
A visa is required and cannot be obtained on arrival at the Chinese mainland (visas can be issued in Hong Kong). To obtain a visa one application form, one passport photograph, flight & hotel booking confirmation and your passport is required. The visa will take 4 working days to issue in the embassy. It is valid for 2 months with a stay of 30 days. A 2 month single entry visa is £30; a 2 month double entry £45. Express issuance is available. |
Other Nationalities
Other nationalities should either contact Travcour UK (see below) or their nearest embassy for up-to-date information prior to departure.
Passport & Visa Service
For assistance with obtaining passports and visas UK-based ‘Travcour’ have been offering travellers a comprehensive and reliable travel document service since 1985. www.travour.com
