• Visa to China

    A smooth visa to China application process requires a clear understanding of the step-by-step lodging procedure as well as the necessary set of the documents. Using our 20 years of experience, we ensure that all your forms are in the correct order and completed in accordance with the standards of The Chinese Embassy. This minimises the possibility of visa rejection.

    We advise you to apply for a visa approximately 1 month in advance, but not earlier than 3 months. Usually, a visa is issued for a period of 3 months. However, for some types of Chinese visas, their validity can be from 1 month to 1 year; in this case, it would be advisable to apply 2 weeks before your trip.

    We offer assistance with the application process for the following categories of visas to China:

    To apply for a Chinese visa, you will need to go through a few steps:

    01

    Check whether you require a visa to enter China. French or Taiwanese passport holders have to lodge the documents to the Chinese visa centre in person. You might need to provide extra supporting documents, too. Temporary visitors/tourists to Singapore must apply for a Chinese visa in their own country.

    02

    You must have at least two empty pages in your passport. The passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of exiting China.

    03

    Please, choose the required visa type:

    Tourist visaBusiness visaHelper's visaTransit visa

    A tourist visa is granted for the purpose of tourism (sightseeing, leisure). For additional information, fees and the list of the required documents, refer to the Tourist visa requirements and fees page.

    A business visa is issued for those who is invited to China for business or trade purposes. For additional information, fees and the list of the required documents, refer to the Business visa requirements and fees page.

    A tourist visa to China for helpers is granted to a domestic helper for the purpose of accompanying family on a tourist trip or family visit. For additional information, fees and the list of the required documents, refer to the Helper’s visa requirements and fees page.

    A transit visa is granted when a passenger needs to travel through China, where their final destination is outside of China. For additional information, fees and the list of the required documents, refer to the Transit visa requirements and fees page.

    04

    Submit all the documents to us, so we can process your visa application:

    05

    Attend the Visa Service Centre for fingerprinting (if required).

    • If you are aged between 14 and 70, you will have to submit fingerprints at the China Visa Application Service Centre unless you have already submitted your biometrics in the last 5 years and have not renewed your passport since.
    • After we have received all the documents required to submit your visa application we will call you to schedule an appointment (at the moment, 20 days) to submit fingerprints at the China Visa Application Service Centre (80 Robinson Road, #16-01, (S) 068898) between 14-30 and 15.30.
    • Our service includes a standard appointment available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

    06

    Collect or have your passport with the visa affixed delivered.

    Should you have any further questions regarding a visa to China after reading the information on our website, email us at info@globalsingapore.sg and one of our consultants will help you with the query.