China visa from Dubai

Travellers visiting China for holidays, sightseeing or general tourism normally apply for an L-category tourist visa. The final visa category must match the applicant’s actual purpose of travel.

Travellers visiting China for commercial activities, trade meetings, exhibitions or business discussions generally apply for an M-category business visa. A valid invitation letter from a company or organization in China is normally required.

Eligible foreign nationals legally residing in the UAE may apply from the UAE. Applicants applying outside their country of citizenship must normally provide proof of valid UAE residence status

UAE nationals holding valid ordinary passports are currently permitted to enter or transit through mainland China without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. Travellers should confirm the latest official entry rules before departure.

The application process begins online, but applicants are generally required to submit their original passport and supporting documents at the Chinese Visa Application Service Center after online review. The approved visa is normally placed in the passport, so it should be listed as a sticker visa.

Common documents include a valid passport, UAE residence visa, recent photograph, completed application form, return flight reservation, hotel booking and travel itinerary. An invitation letter may be submitted when the applicant will stay with a host in China.

A business visa application normally requires an invitation letter from a Chinese company or organization. The applicant may also need company licences, employment documents and a no-objection letter from the UAE employer. Requirements depend on the applicant’s profile and proposed business activities.

The passport should generally have at least six months of remaining validity and more than two blank visa pages when the application is submitted.

After online preliminary approval, applicants are normally required to submit their original passport and supporting documents at the relevant visa centre. Personal attendance may also be required when fingerprints or additional verification are requested.

Our estimated complete service period is approximately 14 working days. The official regular processing period after successful onsite submission may be around four working days, but online review, additional document requests, interviews, holidays and verification may extend the total time.

Applicants may request an appropriate entry type, but the Chinese Embassy or Consulate makes the final decision regarding single, double or multiple entry, visa validity and permitted stay based on the application profile.

No. A valid China visa permits the traveller to travel to a Chinese entry point, but the final admission decision is made by the Chinese border inspection authorities.