Visa & Entry Guide
Visa requirements and entry policies
🇺🇸United States
Visa RequiredVisa Types: B1/B2 Business/Tourist Visa, F1 Student Visa, H1B Work Visa
Stay Duration: Up to 180 days
Processing Time: 3-5 business days after interview
Fee: $185+
Requirements:
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- DS-160 online application
- Visa photo (51x51mm)
- Interview appointment confirmation
Notes: Interview required; some applicants eligible for interview waiver
Last Updated: 2025-01-15
🇯🇵Japan
Visa RequiredVisa Types: Short-term Visa (Tourism/Business), Pilot Exemption: Visa-free 15 days with valid US/CA/AU/NZ/Schengen visa, Work Visa, Student Visa
Stay Duration: Short-term visa 15-90 days
Processing Time: 3-5 business days
Fee: ¥3,000+
Requirements:
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Visa application form
- Passport photo (4cm×3cm)
- Travel itinerary and hotel booking
Notes: Chinese ordinary passport holders generally require a visa. Since 2024, pilot exemption applies: holders of a valid US, Canada, Australia, NZ, or Schengen visa may enter visa-free for 15 days (tourism only). Verify current policy before travel.
Last Updated: 2026-01-15
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Visa RequiredVisa Types: Standard Visitor Visa, Student Visa, Skilled Worker Visa
Stay Duration: Up to 6 months
Processing Time: 3-4 weeks
Fee: £115+
Requirements:
- Valid passport
- Financial proof
- Travel itinerary
Last Updated: 2025-01-15
🇨🇦Canada
Visa RequiredVisa Types: Visitor Visa / eTA, Study Permit, Work Permit
Stay Duration: Up to 6 months
Processing Time: eTA minutes / Visa weeks
Fee: eTA CAD$7 / Visa $100
Requirements:
- Valid passport
- eTA or visa
- Medical exam if required
Notes: Some nationalities eligible for eTA
Last Updated: 2025-01-15
🇦🇺Australia
Visa RequiredVisa Types: Visitor Visa (Subclass 600), Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), Student Visa
Stay Duration: 3-12 months
Processing Time: ETA instant / Visa 20-30 days
Fee: AUD$190+
Requirements:
- Valid passport
- Visa application
- Health examination
Last Updated: 2025-01-15
🇸🇬Singapore
Visa FreeVisa Types: Visa-free 30 days, Long-Term Visit Pass
Stay Duration: Visa-free 30 days
Processing Time: Visa-free
Fee: Visa-free
Requirements:
- Valid passport (6+ months)
- Return/onward ticket
Last Updated: 2025-01-15
🇹🇭Thailand
Visa FreeVisa Types: Visa-free 60 days, Visa on Arrival
Stay Duration: Visa-free 60 days
Processing Time: Visa-free / VoA instant
Fee: Visa-free
Requirements:
- Valid passport (6+ months)
- Return ticket
- Financial proof
Notes: Permanent 60-day visa-free from July 2024
Last Updated: 2025-01-15
🇰🇷South Korea
Visa RequiredVisa Types: Short-Term Visit Visa (C-3), Pilot 2024 exemption: short-term visa-free with select country visas, Jeju Island visa-free entry (30 days)
Stay Duration: Visa up to 90 days; Jeju visa-free 30 days
Processing Time: 3-5 business days
Fee: KRW 60,000+
Requirements:
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Visa application form
- Passport photo
- Round-trip ticket
Notes: Chinese ordinary passport holders generally require a Korean visa. Jeju Island offers 30-day visa-free entry. Holders of valid US/Japan visas may be eligible for short-term exemptions under pilot programs — verify current policy before travel.
Last Updated: 2025-04-01
🇲🇾Malaysia
Visa FreeVisa Types: Visa-free 30 days, Visa on Arrival
Stay Duration: Visa-free 30 days (extendable to 90)
Processing Time: Visa-free
Fee: Visa-free
Requirements:
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Return ticket
- Financial proof (approx. RM500+)
Notes: From December 2023, Chinese citizens can enter Malaysia visa-free for 30 days under the bilateral visa exemption agreement.
Last Updated: 2025-01-15
🇻🇳Vietnam
Visa FreeVisa Types: Visa-free 15 days, e-Visa, Visa on Arrival
Stay Duration: Visa-free 15 days; e-Visa up to 90 days
Processing Time: Visa-free/VoA instant; e-Visa 3 business days
Fee: Visa-free / VoA fees; e-Visa USD$25
Requirements:
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Return ticket
Notes: Chinese citizens can enter Vietnam visa-free for 15 days. For longer stays, apply for an e-Visa (up to 90 days, single or multiple entry).
Last Updated: 2025-01-15
🇩🇪Germany (Schengen)
Visa RequiredVisa Types: Schengen Short-stay Visa (Type C, valid across Schengen), National Visa (Type D, 90+ days)
Stay Duration: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Processing Time: 10-15 business days
Fee: €90 (adult)
Requirements:
- Valid passport (6+ months from application date)
- Travel insurance (min. €30,000 coverage)
- Round-trip flights and hotel bookings
- 3-month bank statements and financial proof
- Recent 2-inch white background photo
Notes: A Schengen visa covers 26 European Schengen countries. Apply at the embassy of your primary destination country.
Last Updated: 2025-01-15
🇦🇪UAE (Dubai)
Visa RequiredVisa Types: Tourist Visa (30/60/90 days), Visa on Arrival (for select holders)
Stay Duration: 30/60/90 days depending on visa type
Processing Time: 1-3 business days (e-visa)
Fee: From AED200 for 30 days
Requirements:
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Passport photo
- Round-trip ticket
Notes: E-visa available via Emirates, Etihad, or the ICP official site. Apply at least 3 days in advance.
Last Updated: 2025-01-15
🇹🇷Turkey
Visa RequiredVisa Types: e-Visa, Single/Multiple Entry Tourist Visa
Stay Duration: Up to 90 days per stay / 90 days per 180-day period
Processing Time: e-Visa usually instant to 24 hours
Fee: e-Visa approximately $60 USD
Requirements:
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Valid credit/debit card for online payment
- Return ticket and hotel booking
Notes: Chinese passport holders can apply for Turkey e-Visa online without visiting an embassy. Istanbul airports also offer visa on arrival, but e-Visa is recommended.
Last Updated: 2026-01-15
🇮🇩Indonesia
Visa RequiredVisa Types: Visa on Arrival, e-VOA (Electronic Visa on Arrival, recommended), B211A Social/Cultural Visa
Stay Duration: 30 days (extendable once to 60 days)
Processing Time: e-VOA: apply online in advance; Visa on Arrival: ~15 minutes at airport
Fee: e-VOA/Visa on Arrival: IDR 500,000 (~$35)
Requirements:
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking confirmation
- Proof of sufficient funds
Notes: Recommended to apply for e-VOA at molina.imigrasi.go.id before departure to skip airport queues. VOA available at Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya and other major airports.
Last Updated: 2026-01-15
🇫🇷France (Schengen Area)
Visa RequiredVisa Types: Type C Schengen Short-stay Visa (Tourism/Business, ≤90 days), Type D French National Visa (Study/Work, >90 days)
Stay Duration: Max 90 days per 180-day period across Schengen Area
Processing Time: 15 business days (apply 6-8 weeks in advance)
Fee: €80 (~¥620)
Requirements:
- Valid passport (valid at least 3 months beyond end of stay)
- Schengen visa application form
- Travel medical insurance (min €30,000 coverage)
- Hotel booking / travel itinerary
- Bank statements and pay slips
Notes: A French Schengen visa allows free movement across 26 Schengen countries. If France is not the primary destination, apply at the main destination country's consulate. First-time applicants must appear in person for fingerprinting.
Last Updated: 2026-01-15
🇪🇸Spain
Visa RequiredVisa Types: Schengen Type-C Visa (valid across Schengen)
Stay Duration: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Processing Time: 10-15 business days
Fee: €80 (approx. ¥620)
Requirements:
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Schengen visa application form
- Travel medical insurance (min. €30,000 coverage)
- Return flight and itinerary
- Bank statements
Notes: Spanish Schengen visa valid for all 26 Schengen countries. Apply at Spanish embassy in Beijing or VFS visa centers in major Chinese cities. In-person biometrics required.
Last Updated: 2026-01-15
🇳🇱Netherlands
Visa RequiredVisa Types: Schengen Type-C Visa (valid across Schengen)
Stay Duration: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Processing Time: 10-15 business days
Fee: €80 (approx. ¥620)
Requirements:
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Schengen visa application form
- Travel medical insurance (min. €30,000 coverage)
- Return flight and itinerary
- Bank statements
Notes: Dutch Schengen visa valid for 26 Schengen countries. Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport is a major European hub; TU Delft is popular with Chinese engineering students. Fingerprinting required in person.
Last Updated: 2026-01-15
🇨🇭Switzerland
Visa RequiredVisa Types: Schengen Type-C Visa (valid across Schengen)
Stay Duration: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Processing Time: 10-15 business days
Fee: €80 (approx. ¥620)
Requirements:
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Schengen visa application form
- Travel medical insurance (min. €30,000 coverage)
- Return flight and itinerary
- Bank statements
Notes: Switzerland is Schengen but not EU — visa valid for all 26 Schengen countries. ETH Zurich is a world-top technical university. CHF is strong; budget carefully.
Last Updated: 2026-01-15
🇲🇽Mexico
Visa RequiredVisa Types: Tourist/Transit Visa (FMM General Visitor Visa)
Stay Duration: Up to 180 days
Processing Time: 5-10 business days
Fee: approx. $36 USD
Requirements:
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Visa application form
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking confirmation
- Bank statements
Notes: Chinese citizens holding a valid US B1/B2 visa may enter Mexico visa-free. Cancún and Mexico City are top tourist destinations; Mexico serves as a Latin American transit hub.
Last Updated: 2026-01-15
🇿🇦South Africa
Visa RequiredVisa Types: Tourist Visa
Stay Duration: Up to 30 days
Processing Time: 10-15 business days
Fee: approx. ¥420 (visa fee + service fee)
Requirements:
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Visa application form
- Return ticket
- Bank statements
- Passport photo
Notes: South Africa is Africa's premier tourist destination. Kruger National Park and Cape Town are world-famous. Apply via South African embassy in Beijing or VFS Global centers; bank statements and return flight required.
Last Updated: 2026-01-15