China Visa

• Visa Application Form.
• Passport Photo.
• Passport.
• Passport Copy.
• Previous Visa.
• Previous Passport.
• Bank Statement.
• Current Details.
• Accomodation Bookings.
• Travel Bookings.

Visa Application Form

Completed application form for China.

Passport Photo

Photo must be no older than 6 months.

Passport

Original Passport or Travel document of Russia with at least 6 months remaining validity on the date of travel and have at least 2 visa pages clear of any markings.

Passport Copy

A clear scan copy of passport of Russia with the information pages that has signature. Provide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details and passport issue and expiry dates. Must be valid for six months beyond the expiry date of the visa.

Previous Visa

Previous visas if available.

Previous Passport

Provide a previous passport of Russia if any.

Bank Statement

A recent monthly bank statement of the applicant from Russia. The statement must clearly show the applicant's name as the account holder, the balances of the accounts, and the date of the statement. If statements are printed online then it has to be Authenticated (stamped) by the bank officials.

Current Details

Employed: • A letter from your employer on company letterhead, with contact details, stating that a leave of absence has been granted, purpose and duration of the trip, and that you will be returning to your current job. • Current bank statement of the latest 6 months • Income Tax Return (ITR) • Original pay slips Self Employed: • Include a copy of your business license • Company bank statement of the latest 6 months • Income Tax Return (ITR) Student: • Submit an official letter from your school indicating that you are in good standing and that you are registered for the upcoming semester. • No Object certificate from School or University. Retired: • Submit proof of your retirement fund. Yes.

Accomodation Bookings

Hotel reservation(s) in China for the duration of your visit. Embassy recommends not to purchase tickets until visa is approved. Don’t risk your money, time and effort by buying actual tickets. Get hotel bookings for any city in the world within minutes for visa purposes.

Travel Bookings

A round-trip flight reservations(s) for China. An Onward Ticket is a flight reservation made by a real travel agency that can be helpful for visa applications or if you want to enter a country without purchasing a return flight. Get verifiable one way, round trip, and multi-city flight bookings for visa purposes. 

China is closed for travel. Most visitors from Russia will not be allowed to travel to China. You are required to have mandatory quarantine. Find travel restrictions, quarantine and entry requirements to travel China. 

China tourist visa is required for Russian citizens. The stay is usually short with a period of 30 days and visa expires in 90 days. Applicant is not required to be present when applying for China tourist visa. A total of 10 documents are required for applying China tourist visa. You can also find useful tips from fellow travellers. 

• Visa not required for 30 days for travelling as part of an accredited tour group.
• 24-hour visit without a visa when in transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou Changle International Airport, Huangshan Tunxi International Airport, Mudanjiang Hailang Airport, Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport and Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport).
  
• 72-hour visit without a visa when in transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
  
• 144-hours visit without a visa when in transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan do count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours visa-free transit (TWOV) policies.
• Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan do count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours visa-free transit (TWOV) policies.
• May visit Suifenhe without a visa for up to 15 days if travelling with at least one companion.
• Residents of Amur Oblast may visit Heihe without a visa for a day. 

Citizens of Russian Federation need to apply for a Visa for China. We recommend contacting the nearest embassy or consulate of China for more information.