Apply for a visa to China

Requirements vary depending on the type of visa, nationality, and purpose of travel. Common documents are a valid passport, completed visa application, visa photo, flight booking or travel confirmation, proof of accommodation, letter of invitation if relevant, financial documentation, work certificate, study certificate or other documents required for the visa type in question.

All Visas offer assistance with visas and entry documents to China. The price is displayed when you fill in your basic information and start your order.

For the visa application, a passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages is required. The passport must be in good condition, and a damaged passport can lead to problems when entering or applying for a visa.

Some visas can be extended in China in some cases with local immigration authorities. The decision is always made by the Chinese authorities. You should always check the date on the visa, the entry stamp and the permitted period of stay so that you do not stay longer than allowed.

The most common visa types are tourist visas, business visas, student visas, work visas, family visitor visas, transit visas, journalist visas, and official visas.

Swedish citizens with ordinary passports can currently travel to China without a visa for up to 30 days for certain shorter trips. If you are going to stay longer, work, study or travel for another purpose, you need to apply for a visa.

Swedish citizens with an ordinary passport can currently stay in China without a visa for up to 30 days, if the trip is covered by the visa-free rules.

The processing time varies depending on the type of visa, the season, the place of application and the current workload of the authorities. It is therefore important to apply well in advance of the trip.

You should start the application as soon as you have gathered all the necessary documents. All Visas help you check when it is the right time to submit your application based on your travel date and the visa type you need.

Common documents are valid passport, visa application, photo, travel plan, accommodation booking, flight booking, invitation letter if relevant, and documents proving the purpose of the trip.

Yes. At Alla Visum, we help you through the entire application process. We review your documents, help you fill out the application correctly and ensure that the documents meet the current requirements before submitting the application.

Swedish citizens with an ordinary passport can currently travel visa-free for up to 30 days for business trips covered by the rules. If the trip is longer or requires special authorization, a business visa may be needed.

No, visa-free entry and tourist visas do not entitle you to work in China. For work, work visas and permits from Chinese authorities are required.

Children are subject to the same entry rules as adults. If the child is not covered by a visa-free period, the child needs their own passport and visa.

Travellers may be required to submit arrival details or complete arrival cards depending on current regulations and place of entry. The requirements can be changed and checked in connection with the trip.

Staying longer than allowed can result in fines, problems when exiting, and difficulties with future visa applications. Always check how long you can stay before the permitted stay expires.

Foreign travelers must register their stay address after arrival. Hotels usually do this automatically, but if you are staying privately, registration with local police may be required.