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Two-Way Mailing Service
Two-Way Mailing Service To facilitate visa applications for applicants who are exempt from fingerprint collection, the Vancouver Chinese Visa Application Service Center will launch a "Mail-in Application + Passport Return by Mail" two-way mailing service. An additional service
Guide to Payment services in China
FAQs on Visa-free Entry into China
Q1:Who does not need a visa? A:Nationals holding valid ordinary passports of 50countries, namely Brunei, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands,Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, F
Notice on Visa-free Policy for Canada and the UK
From 00:00 on February 17, 2026 to 24:00 on December 31, 2026 (Beijing Time), citizens of Canadaand the UK holding ordinary passports may enter China visa-free and stay for up to 30 daysfor business, tourism, family/friendsvisitandtransitpurposes. Individuals who do not meet the above visa-free requ
Holidays for Vancouver Visa Center of 2026
Holidays for Vancouver Visa Center of 2026 序号No. 节假日 Holiday 1 1月1日 Jan. 1st 2 2月16日至19日 Feb. 16th-19th 3 4月3日 Apr. 3rd 4 4月6日 Apr. 6th 5 5月1日 May 1st 6 5月4日 May 4th 7 5月18日 May 18th 8 6月19日 Jun. 19th
Notice on Fingerprints Collection Exemptions for Chinese Visa Applications
To further facilitate visa applications, starting from December 17,2025 until December 31,2026, fingerprints collection will be exempted for eligible applicants who apply for short-term visas with a stay period of 180 days or less. Applicants for category D, J1, Q1, S1, X1 and Z visas will still fol
New measures for Online filling of Foreigner entry cards
自2025年11月20日起，外国人来华前，可通过中国国家移民管理局政府网站、政务服务平台、移民局12367APP和微信（支付宝）小程序、手机端扫描入境卡填报码等渠道，在网上填报入境相关信息。 Effective from November 20, 2025, foreign nationals should fill in the relevant entry information online before visiting Chin
Optional Paid Service
Form-Filling Assistance $55 Efficient and Convenient One-on-One Service $55 Extended Hours Service $55 (Application Submission 8:30am-9:00am 15:00-16:00 Collection 8:30am-9:00am) * Free photocopying and printing (up to 10 pages included in the service)
Holidays Schedule 2025
Holiday Schedule 2025 Jan. 1st New Year's Day Jan. 29th-31st Chinese New Year Feb. 17th Family Day Apr. 18th Good Friday May 1st International Labour Day May 19th Victoria Day Jul. 1st Canada Day Aug. 4th B.C. Day Sep. 1st Labour Day Sep.30th
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions on Visa-free Policy
Q1: Who does the Chinese visa waiver apply to? A1 : Nationals of 38 countries including Brunei, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Holland, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland