FAQ
Photo requirement for applying for a Chinese visa
To apply for a Chinese visa, you need to prepare a colour photo taken within recent 6 months(bare-head, full face) against a white background (size: 48mm x 33mm). The detailed requirement is as the following:
Do I need to fill out the online application form and submit it to the visa center if I hold a diplomatic/official passport?
If you hold a diplomatic or official passport, or are applying for a Chinese diplomatic, courtesy, or official visa, you still need to fill out the online application form and upload the required documents, and wait for the online review to complete. After the online review is completed, please sub
Why do Chinese visas have different categories?
In light of China's laws and regulations, consular officers decide what type of visa is best suited for an applicants stated purpose of visit to China.
What to do when the online application form photograph is not qualified?
1)if you have already uploaded the photograph 3 times and have not yet uploaded successfully, the system will remind you to bring a suitable photograph. When you come to the centre to submit the application, please bring a recent photograph of yourself with a white or close to white background and c
Do I have to make an appointment to apply for a visa?
No. If the status of your application is shown as "Online review completed", and you have received a confirmation email, then you can submit documents with the printed Conformation at the Visa application center on working day between 9:00am-15:00pm without appointment. 1.Application via a booked appointment iscompulsory. Except humanitarian vi
How long should be the remaining validity of my passport when I apply for a China visa?
Generally speaking, there should be at least six months left before the passport expires.
How to understand the validity of a visa, number of entries and duration of stay?
Validity of a visa refers to the period within which the visa holder is allowed to enter China.Unless otherwise specified, a visa is effective from the date of issuance to midnight Beijing Time on the last date of validity. The number of entries refers to the number of times the visa holder is perm
What would be the best time for me to apply for a visa before my planned departure for China? / How long does it take to get a visa?
It is highly recommended that you start the visa application at least one month in advance. According to the application procedure, you need to fill out the online form and upload the materials first. After submitting the application, wait for the online review. The online review time will vary on a case-by-case basis. It usually takes 5-15 working days, or longer. The specific time cannot be guaranteed at present.
Where do I apply for a visa?
First, you need to fill in the online form and upload the required documents, submit and wait for online review. After online review completed, if you hold an ordinary passport, please go to the Visa Center to submit your application. If you hold a diplomatic or service (official) passport, or apply for a Chinese diplomatic, courtesy or official visa, after the online review completed, please bring your passport and required documents to the Chinese Embassy in Singapore to submit your application.
Can I apply for a visa online?/ What is the application procedure?
According to the notification of the Chinese Embassy in Singapore, starting from September 2024, applicants are required to submit the visa application online through the website of the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Singapore, and wait for the online review completion, then proceed to the Visa Center to submit your passport and other required documents. No appointment is required. For detailed application procedures, please refer to Visa Application Guide.