CHINA VISA SINGAPORE
China Visa Application can be processed in Singapore for Singaporeans and Residents of Singapore.
China Visa is not an electronic visa.
The granted China Visa Singapore will be stamped on the passport of the applicant. Hence physical passport of the applicant will be held by the China Embassy Singapore during the processing of China Visa Singapore. Withdrawal of passport during the China Visa Application processing in Singapore will be subject to approval of Chinese Embassy from case to case.
China Visa Singapore does not allow applicant to enter Macau and Hong Kong. Separate Visas have to be applied for Macau and Hong Kong.
China Visa Application for Residents in Singapore :
China Visa Application is generally for the purpose of tourism, sight-seeing, recreation, meeting friends and relatives.
Documents required for applying for China Visa Singapore by resident pass holders and Singaporeans
- Original Passport
- IC Copy and re-entry permit copy in case of PR
- Photograph in white background
- Flight Booking for China
- Hotel Booking for China
- Completed China Visa Application
- Form Online - Service in IVC Services – China Visa Center
Requirements stated above for China Visa Singapore might change from case to case, such as for people working in media companies, domestic workers, applicant married to Chinese Nationals,etc.
Please write to us in case of any such requirement for China Embassy Singapore.
China Visa Application – Business Category Visa for Residents in Singapore:
Documents required applying for China Visa Singapore – Business Visa Category by resident pass holders and Singaporeans
- Original Passport
- IC Copy and re-entry permit copy in case of PR
- Photograph in white background
- Official Invitation Letter from China
- Official Undertaking Letter from Singapore
- Completed China Visa Application Form Online - Service in IVC Center.
Processing Time for China Embassy Singapore
- Processing Time to acquire China Visa in Singapore as follows
- Normal Processing - 5 to 6 working days
- Urgent Processing - 3 to 4 working days
- Rush Processing - 2 working days
China Visa Singapore Validity
China Visa Application is generally granted for a period of stay of 30 days single entry from the date of arrival in China. The validity period given for using China Visa in Singapore will be three months.
Multiple Entries for China Visa Application for business will be subject to approval of China Embassy Singapore.
However in few cases granting of Visa Validity might change as per discretion of China Embassy Singapore
Detailed Requirements for China Visa Singapore
Original Passport should be submitted for the processing of the China Visa Application in Singapore as Visa will be stamped on the passport.
Passport should have at least three blank pages one for visa stamping and two for stamping of entry/exit stamps in passport at the immigration in China.
Passport should be valid for at least 9 months to apply for China Visa Singapore. If passport validity is less than 9 months it is better to renew the passport before applying for China Visa.
IC Copy
Singaporean PR should enclose the copy of the NRIC and re-entry permit copy along with the China Visa Application as this is requirement by China Embassy Singapore
Long Term Pass Holders, Employment Pass Holders, Dependent Pass Holders, S Pass Holders, Work Permit Holders, Student Pass Holders, Personalised Employment Pass Holders, Entre Pass, Training Employment Pass applying for China Visa should attach a copy of the pass along with your China Visa Application.
It is to be noted that the pass validity should be at least three months valid at the time of submission of China Visa.
Photograph for China Visa Singapore
To apply for China Visa Singapore, you would require one photograph. The photograph should be of white background. The photograph size required for the China Visa Application is 35 mm X 45 mm, as mentioned by China Embassy Singapore.
The photograph should be latest, front facing with most exposure is on the face. Long distanced photographs, photographs of dull and blurred visibility are not accepted.
Hotel Booking /Flight Booking
Hotel and Flight booking are mandatorily required for China Tourist Visa Applications. It is not mandatory to provide confirmed tickets to China. The flight and hotel can be itineraries or bookings for China. Again this is as per the guidelines mentioned by CHINA EMBASSY SINGAPORE
If applicant is staying with friends or relatives in China, applicant should provide the Inviter passport copy, PRC ID copy and invitation letter in English from the inviter instead of hotel booking.
Official Invitation Letter from China should be as per China Embassy Singapore
Applicant should provide invitation letter from China. Letter should be colour print out. Company letter should be on company letter head with signature and seal of the China Company. Letter should be in English only. Letter should brief the position of the applicant, designation, purpose of travel and intended days of stay in China.
Official Undertaking Letter from Singapore
Applicant should provide undertaking letter from Singapore. Original Letter should be submitted. Company letter should be on company letter head with signature and seal of the Singapore Company. Letter should be in English only. Letter should brief the position of the applicant, designation, purpose of travel and intended days of stay in China. Company should take the responsibility of the applicant’s travel to China before applying for China Visa Singapore
Additional Document for China Visa Application for persons working in Media Company and applying for China Tourist Visa in Singapore
Additional Document for Domestic Worker (Maid) if applying China Visa Singapore
- Employer Passport Copy
- Employer IC Copy
- Employer Flight Booking
- Employer Undertaking letter
- If maid is travelling to take care of kids then copy of kids birth certificate and document proof for elderly person taken care by the maid has to be enclosed
- Sponsorship letter signed by the Employer
ALL ABOVE REQUIREMENTS ARE AS PER GUIDELINES ISSUED FROM TIME TO TIME BY CHINA EMBASSY SINGAPORE FOR CHINA VISA SINGAPORE
Frequently asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: 1.How much does it cost to get a visa for China?
Answer
Generally China visa costs range between SGD 145 up to SGD 450 depends on the category of China visa applied, the duration of visa and the Nationality of the applicant.
Q: 2. Do Singaporeans need visa to China?
Answer
Singaporeans do not require visa for China for stay up to 14 days. If they intend to stay beyond 14 days then will have to apply for China visa from Singapore.
Q: 3. Can you get a Chinese Visa online ?
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China visa has to be applied through the Embassy of China in Singapore for applicants who reside in Singapore
Q: 4. How do I get a tourist visa for China ?
Answer
The following will be the requirements for a Tourist Visa for China from Singapore.
- Passport or travel document with a validity not less than 6 months.
- Visa application form (filled out)
- One photograph of the applicant in white background
- Round-trip air ticket in and out of China
- Proof of resident visa in Singapore
- Hotel Booking
Q: 5. Is China visa valid for Hong Kong ?
Answer
China Visa is valid only for travelling to Mainland China. To travel to Hong Kong a separate visa has to be acquired for Hong Kong.
Q: 6. Can I go to China without a visa?
Answer
Very Few nationalities do not require visa for travelling for China. Applicants are advised to check on visa policy of China before they travel to Mainland China.
Q: 7. Is it hard to get a visa to China?
Answer
China Visa is quite easier in acquiring as long as the documents provided for the visa are in order and is genuine. A validation on all documents submitted will be made from the China Embassy in Singapore before granting the China Visa
Q: 8. How long does it take to apply for China visa in Singapore?
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The China Visa application when processed under Normal Service in Singapore takes about 5 to 6 working days. The applicants have a choice of applying under urgent Service which can be processed in 2 working days.
Q: 9. How quickly can I get a Chinese visa ?
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The quickest turn around time to get a China Visa in Singapore is two working days. The service will be under Urgent Service with additional charges for urgent.
Q: 10. Where do I submit my Chinese visa application ?
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Applicants are required to prepare the checklist as per the category of China visa which they are applying for. Once documents are in order, then applicant can visit our office in Sim Lim Tower, Unit 03-44 where all documents will be verified. The visa will be processed by IVC Visa Team and submission will be made in China Embassy in Singapore. Once visa is approved, the passports will be collected from the embassy. Applicants have a choice of collecting the passport from our office or can opt for courier service.
Q: 11. What documents are needed for Chinese visa application?
Answer
Based on the category of visa the documentations differ. To apply for tourist visa for China from Singapore are as follows
- Passport or travel document with a validity not less than 6 months.
- Visa application form (filled out)
- One photograph of the applicant in white background
- Round-trip air ticket in and out of China
- Proof of resident visa in Singapore
- Hotel Booking
Q: 12. Can you get China Visa on arrival?
Answer
Most of the Nationals require visa for China before they travel. Applicants are advised to check the visa policy of China to confirm on the eligibility on visa on arrival
Q: 13. How long is a China Tourist visa valid for?
Answer
China Visa which is issued from the China Embassy in Singapore is valid for three months from the date of issue. The stay period is restricted to 30 days from the date of entry in China