China Visa


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Enjoy hassle-free door to door visa application service when you next apply for your China visa. Just prepare all your required documents and we will pick it up and send back to you when is ready.

Authorised China Visa Agent

Updated on 1 Jan 2025

Type of
Visa and document required
- Tourist Visa

Applicant needs to submit:

China Tourist Visa (L Visa)

Tourist Visa (L Visa)
(only eligible for Single/Double entry)

    Please prepare all the following documents for application:
    Please EMAIL US a e-copy of the following documents prior to submission of physical copy to us.

  1. Passport (Original)
    - Please submit the physical passport to us for stamping by embassy after you have emailed us the documents below.
    - 5 working days required for Embassy stamping, after documents submission.
    - Tourist visa is valid 3 months from date of application, so do not apply too early.

    For application, please EMAIL us all the following documents for application in pdf or jeg file.
    General Application Form
  2. China Visa Application Form
    - Please complete the above application form.
    - Mark - X if you cannot click on the Checkbox

  3. Traveller's Details :
  4. ePassport Photo, recently taken with white background
  5. ePhoto of the Passport Page
  6. ePhoto of one Empty Page in the passport
  7. Singapore Identity (e-copy)
    - Singapore NRIC - front and back
    - Singapore PR with re-entry permit
    - Employment Pass, Work Permit, with SG Work Pass Status
    - Long Term Visit Pass or New Electronic LTVP
  8. One month latest e-bank statement
  9. Additional Documents for China Citzen who have obtain foreign citzenship
    - Previous China Passport or Previous China Visa

  10. Travel Details :
  11. Flight tickets for the trip
  12. Hotel Voucher or
    - If staying with relative, documents from Relative
    • Inviter’s Chinese ID (front &back) copy or foreigner’s residence permit and passport copy
    • Invitation Letter
      Content of Invite letter as follows :
      - Invitor Information : Name, gender, date of birth, passport number
      - Details of planned visit: arrival & departure date, tourism destination
      - Expenditure arrangement borned by traveller or who?
      - Sign off by : Inviter’s name, contact number, address, inviter’s signature

Additional Documents required if Visiting Relative or Family
(Eligible for Multiple entry)

China Tourist Visa - Visiting Relative (Q1 Visa)

  • Visiting Relative (Q1 Visa)
    - Family member or relative of Chinese citizen(s) or foreigner(s) with permanent residence status in China

    For Family Reunion
    - Family members refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters,
    grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.
    • Chinese ID of the inviting individual or foreign passport and permanent residence permit (Photocopy)
    • Original and photocopy of certification
      - Marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship
      showing the relationship of family members between applicant and inviting individual.
    • Invitation letter
      - Invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China.
      Content of Invite Letter as follows :
      a) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth)
      b) Information on the visit
      - Purpose of visit, intended arrival date,
      - Place(s) of intended residence, intended duration of residence
      - Relations between the applicant and the inviting individual
      - financial source for expenditures
      c) Information on the inviting individual
      - name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp
      - Signature of legal representative or the inviting individual

    For Foster Care
    • Foster entrustment notarization issued by Chinese Embassies/Consulates General in foreign countries
      or Foster Care Power of Attorney notarized and authenticated in the country of residence or in China.
    • Original and photocopy of the consignor’s passport(s),
      as well as the original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau
      or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship between parents and children.
    • A letter of consent on foster care issued by the trustee living in China who has agreed to provide foster care services
      and a photocopy of the ID of the trustee.
    • A photocopy of the certificate indicating the permanent residence status abroad of the parent(s) when the child was born, provided that either or both parents of the child are Chinese citizens.

  • China Tourist Visa - Visiting Relative (Q2 Visa)

  • Visiting Relative (Q2 Visa)
    -Family member or relative of Chinese citizen(s) or foreigner(s) with permanent residence status in China
    • Photocopy of Chinese ID or foreign passport and permanent residence permit of the inviting individual.
    • Applicants are required to provide photocopy of certification
      (marriage certificate,birth certificate or notarized certificaton of kinship)
      showing the relationship of family members between the applicants and inviting parties.
    • Invitation Letter
      - An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China.
      The invitation letter should contain:
      a) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)
      b) Information on the visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited,
      relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures)
      c) Information on the inviting individual (name, contact number, address, signature etc.)

  • China Tourist Visa - Visiting Relative (S1 Visa)

  • Visiting Relative (S1 Visa)
    - Family member of foreigner(s) staying or residence in China or person who needs to come to China for personal matters
    - Spouse, parent, child under the age of 18 or parent-in-law of foreigner(s) residing in China for work, study or other purposes who visit China for 180 days or more
    - Person who needs to reside in China for other personal matters
    Immediate family members refers to spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of 18, parents-in-law.
    • A photocopy of the inviting individual’s passport and residence permit
    • Original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate,
      certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of immediate family members between applicants and inviting individual.
    • Invitation Letter
      An invitation letter from the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies) which contains:
      - Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)
      - Information on the visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place of intended residence,
      relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures, etc.)
      - Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, signature, etc.)
      We kindly remind you that:
      Holders of S1 Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry,
      apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security organs under local people’s governments at or
      above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners’ residence permits.


  • Type of
    Visa and document required
    - Tourist Visa

    China Tourist Visa - Domestic (S2 Visa)

    Domestic Tourist Visa (S2 Visa)
    (only eligible for Single/Double entry)

    Documents for application :

    1. Passport (Original)
      - Please submit the physical passport to us for stamping by embassy after you have emailed us the documents below.
      - 5 working days required for Embassy stamping, after documents submission.
      - Domestic Helper visa can apply early, but passport stamping can only be submitted earliest 1 month prior to travel date

    2. For application, please EMAIL us all the following documents for application in pdf or jeg file.

      General Application Form
    3. China Visa Application Form
      - Please complete the above application form.
      - Mark - X if you cannot click on the Checkbox

    4. Domestic Helper Details :
    5. ePassport Photo, recently taken with white background
    6. ePhoto of the Passport Page
    7. ePhoto of one Empty Page in the passport
    8. Domestic Helper Work Permit - Front and back (e-copy)
    9. SG Work Pass Work Pass Status
    10. MOM Employement Information from SG WorkPass
      - with employer name and current salary
      - access by helper with helper Singpass from SG WorkPass App

    11. Information From Employer:
    12. Employer Passport (e-copy)
    13. Passport of Child or Elderly whom will be taken care of by the domestic helper (e-copy)
    14. Birthcert of Child, or Passport of Elderly that helper is taking care of
    15. One month latest e-bank statement (Consolidated page)
    16. Complete and signed attached - Sponsorship Form

    17. Travel Details :
    18. Flight tickets of all travellers
    19. Please include Flight ticket of all travellers - employer, helper, child and/or elderly
    20. Hotel Voucher (with helper or employer name) or
      - If staying with relative, documents from Relative
      • Inviter’s Chinese ID (front &back) copy or foreigner’s residence permit and passport copy
      • Invitation Letter
        Content of Invite letter as follows :
        - Invitor Information : Name, gender, date of birth, passport number
        - Details of planned visit: arrival & departure date, tourism destination
        - Expenditure arrangement borned by traveller or who?
        - Sign off by : Inviter’s name, contact number, address, inviter’s signature

    Type of
    Visa and document required
    - Business Visa

    Applicant needs to submit:

    China Business Visa (M Visa)

    Business Visa
    First time applicant only eligible for Single/Double entry - No biometric required.
    Subsequent application can be 1 year multiple - but biometric required for 1st year.

      Please prepare all the following documents for application:
      Please EMAIL US a e-copy of the following documents prior to submission of physical copy to us.

    1. Passport (Original)
      - Please submit the physical passport to us for stamping by embassy after you have emailed us the documents below.
      - 5 working days required for Embassy stamping, after documents submission.
      - Business visa is valid 3 months from date of application, so do not apply too early.

      For application, please EMAIL us all the following documents for application in pdf or jeg file.
      General Application Form
    2. China Visa Application Form
      - Please complete the above application form.
      - Mark - X if you cannot click on the Checkbox

    3. Traveller's Details :
    4. ePassport Photo, recently taken with white background
    5. ePhoto of the Passport Page
    6. ePhoto of one Empty Page in the passport
    7. Singapore Identity (e-copy)
      - Singapore NRIC - front and back
      - Singapore PR with re-entry permit
      - Employment Pass, Work Permit, with SG Work Pass Status
      - Long Term Visit Pass or New Electronic LTVP

    8. Business Details :
    9. Commercial trade activities (M Visa)
      - Trade
      - Participation in Competition(s)
      - Other commercial activities;
      • - Invitation Letter (e-copy)
        Documents on the commercial activity issued by a trade partner in China,
        or trade fair invitation or other invitation letters issued by relevant entity or individual.
        The invitation letter should contain:
        - Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)
        - Information on the planned visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures) - Information on the inviting entity or individual
        (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual)

    10. Exchanges, visits, study tours or other relevant activities (F Visa)
      - Academic exchanges
      - Cultural exchanges (e.g. non-profit performance)
      - Religious exchanges
      - NGO activities
      - Volunteering (90 days or less)
      - Foreign expert with pre-approved letters of invitation
      - Geographic surveying and mapping activities
      • - Invitation Letter
        The invitation letter should contain:
        - Applicant Information : full name, gender, date of birth
        - Information on the planned visit :
        Purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual
        financial source for expenditures
        - Information on the inviting entity or individual
        Name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual
    11. For multiple entries visa application, please provide the photocopy of your recent F or M visa.
      If it is the first time applying for multiple entry, biometric is required.

    Forms

    Please download the relevant forms or template for application
    Fees
    Fees varies with nationality and number of entries required

    Nationality

    Single

    Double

    Multiple
    (6months)

    Multiple
    (12 months)

    Singapore $155 $165 $190 $210
    USA (10 years) $350
    Canada $235
    Other Nationality $175 $195 $230 $270

      M or F business visa
      - Applicant can only apply a Single or Double Visa with 6 months visa validity.
      (if it is first trip after Covid).
      - Applicant can only apply for 1 year multiple entries business visa after at least 1 single business trip.
      Biometric is required if not taken on current passport ( or within the last 5 years )
      Note :
      Submission and review by Embassy will take 2-3 working days.
      After review, we will send to embassy for stamping.
      Please ensure we recieve the physical passport during review
      - Door-to-Door Collection : add on $10 per passport.
      If collection is the same day as Appointment date, add on $10 express delivery charge

      Express Fee (if required)
      Stamping time :
      - Normal Submission (5 working days) : No additional Fee
      - Express collection (3 working days- after 4pm): add on $85
      - Super Express collection (2 working days - after 4pm) : add on $150


    Processing Time

      New Process (with effect from 21 Sept 2024)
      Visa Processing Time : est 7-10 Working days (including day of collection)

      Note: China Embassy will be closed from 28 January to 3 February 2025. Thus Processing time and passport submitted for stamping during this period will be delayed.
      Do provide at least 2 to 2 1/2 weeks for travel processing during end Jan.

    To Apply
    • Step 1 - Submission and Review : (2-3 working days)
      • Email us the documents and will upload the application.
      • Submit the physical passport to office or via our door-to-door pick up service.
      • Submission date will be updated.
      Step 2 - Submission of Physical Passport for submission: (5 working days)
      • Physical passport is required for stamping.4-5 working days required
      • Return of passport after stamping with ready visa.
    • Note :
      Biometric Requirements
      NO Biometric Required for the following applicants :
      - Single or Double entry L and M Visa applicants
      - Domestic Helper (S2 applicant)
      Biometric Required for the following applicants :
      (If your biometric is NOT recorded on this current passport,
      you will have to be present IN-PERSON at visa center for Biometric on Appointment Date if you apply for the following)
      - Multiple Entry Visa

      NOTE :
      - The biometric is valid for 5 year in the passport.
      - Subsequent visa application on the same passport will not require any in-person appearance, till you re-apply a new passport.

      Biometric Appointment Location
      Location : China Visa Center
      Address : 80 Robinson Rd, #16-01/02 02A, Singapore 068898
      We will meet the applicant at China Visa Center at 11am, please watsapp 97560887 and we will meet you at the entrance and bring you for biometric.

      Exemptions for the fingerprint requirements are granted to:
      1. Children under the age of fourteen;
      2. Seniors above the age of seventy;
      3. Persons for whom the collection of fingerprints is physically impossible;
      4. Diplomatic passport holders or applicants enjoy reciprocal arrangement

    • Submission of documents:

      Physical Document Submission
      1. Door-to-Door Collection :
        Please email us the following details for pick up of passport.
        Payment by PayNow when we have reviewed the documents.
        Collection available on every Monday, Wednesday, Friday between 10am to 3pm
        Booking for collection at least 1 day prior to collection date.
        Please email us the following details for pick up.
        - Pick up date :
        - Visa Type : China
        - Name :
        - Address :
        - Contact No :
      2. Office Drop-Box (24/7) :
        Documents can be drop off at our Drop-off Box outside our office anytime at your convenience,
        and we will review all documents once we are in office and update on missing documents and payment.
      3. In-person Submission :
        We are in office for In-Person during office hours as listed :
        Address : 100 Jalan Sultan, #04-10 Sultan Plaza Singapore 199001 Office Opening Hours for submission :
        Monday to Friday : 11am to 6pm
        (Wednesday and Friday : till 7pm)
        Saturday : 12-4pm
        Closed on Sunday, Public Holiday

    • Return of Passport and Visa
      - Passport with visa will be ready for collection in our office on Return Date from 5pm to 7pm
      - For delivery, we will arrange delivery to you 1 day after Return Date or on a weekday following if it date falls on weekend

    Special Note

      240 hour transit visa
      - Details as listed in the link.