List of agreements on mutual Visa exemption between the People's Republic of China and foreign countries

Visa extensions

Where, after entry with a visa, a foreigner needs to continue to stay after the expiration of time limit of visa or due to non-termination of the original purpose of entry or other purposes without change of the type of visa, the duration of stay may be extended.

Changes to visas and documents required

In accordance with the legal provisions, foreigners may change visa in following four circumstances...

Circumstances under which no visa shall be issued in China

Under any of the following circumstances, no visa shall be issued to a foreigner...

Applicants who are required to be interviewed by the visa authority

In one of the following circumstances, a foreigner shall be interviewed as required by the visa authority abroad.

How to apply for document authentication

Authentication of documents by consulates in China

In line with international practice and experience of consular authentication in China, documents issued by Chinese agencies to be used in a foreign country...