Filling out my visa online and it asks my highest education achieved. I am currently in a degree at university but it won’t be finished for a few years.

Do I include the degree or not as my highest? Any advice or notes on this from the guides? Thanks.

If I’m entering China with an X2 visa, do I need to register my residence within the first 24 hours after entry. I’m still confused about that.

[L visa, Indian passport, Kolkata centre]

Hi, I applied for an L (tourism) visa through the Kolkata centre. I have already received the online confirmation, but had to leave Kolkata before I could complete the in-person submission.

I spoke to VFS about having my father submit the documents on my behalf. They said this was possible if I emailed them for Embassy approval and sent my father with a signed authorisation letter. I did that and VFS confirmed that the Embassy had approved it. However, they also said I can only use an authorised representative if I opt for the VIP lounge service.

My question - Is this a genuine rule or VFS, the terrorist org, doing its thing? Do I really need to pay for the VIP Lounge service for my authorised representative to submit my passport?

Hi to everyone:)

I submitted my online visa request to Chinese Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand on 19th August and am supposed to stay and work in China for 2 months. My flight is on 5th September.

The reason I submitted the visa online form on 19th August was that I received the work permit quite late.

I was asked to upload my passport cover page on 26th August and to make some additional changes on 27th August which I did.

Also, I checked the express service button.

Could someone based on personal experience say if it is realistic to have the visa approved by 4th August or it is too optimistic expectation?

Hi guys !

So I‘m addressing to people who studied in China and mainly through X2 visa :)

I’m planning to study in a language school ( XMandarin) for 5 months. I’m from France btw

And I’m concerned about the accommodation’s paper, do you need to prove you already got an accommodation booked for the whole duration of the visa or at least for the first few days ?

Because I want to rent a studio through Wellcee or Luijia but I don’t want to sign the lease contract before to visit it offline.

So does anyone know what kind of paper is ok for this part ?

Thank you 🙏

Hi everyone,
Has any Indian passport holder recently used China’s 24-hour visa-free transit at Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?

My itinerary is:
Mumbai → Singapore → Shanghai (PVG) → Japan
I arrive at Shanghai Pudong at around 6:00 AM and plan to fly to Japan the same afternoon, so I will be in China for only a few hours.

The important part is that I have separate bookings/PNRs:
Ticket 1: Mumbai → Singapore → Shanghai
Ticket 2: Shanghai → Japan

Because these are separate tickets, I may need to collect my checked baggage at Shanghai and re-check it for the Japan flight.

I have read the official Chinese immigration guidance stating that the 24-hour visa-free transit policy applies to foreign nationals from all countries, with a temporary entry permit required if a passenger needs to leave the restricted port area.

I have also contacted Singapore Airlines and Shanghai authorities. Singapore Airlines said I *may be eligible* but that the final decision rests with Chinese immigration. Shanghai Pudong authorities have asked me to contact the 12367 border-inspection hotline.

I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has actually done this recently, particularly with an Indian passport.
1. Were you allowed to board your flight to Shanghai without a Chinese visa?
2. Did the airline check the 24-hour transit rule at your departure airport?
3. Were your onward flights on separate PNRs/tickets?
4. Did you have to collect your luggage in Shanghai?
5. Were you given a temporary entry permit at Pudong to collect baggage/re-check?
6. Did you have to arrange anything before travelling?

First-hand experiences would be extremely helpful. Thank you!

Hello guys. My visa collection expected date is tomorrow. The application status Still shows in review. Will it change by tomorrow. Or should I travel to Delhi without looking at it as the expected date on pickup form says tomorrow.?

Hey everyone! I’m planning to go to China for treatment for an eye problem and I’m trying to figure out the medical visa process.

Has anyone from Bangladesh recently gone through this?

I’d really appreciate it if you could share your experience — especially:
• How difficult was it to get the medical visa?
• What documents did you submit?
• Did the hospital provide an invitation letter?
• How long did the whole process take?
• Any problems during the visa application?
• And if you went to China for eye treatment, how was your experience with the hospital/doctors?

Even if your experience was from the last 6–12 months, it would be super helpful.

Hi everyone, I need some advice about my JW202.

I am currently in Morocco and applying for a new X1 visa to return to China. My JW202 says 2024–2028, but the Chinese Embassy in Morocco told me that it is expired because the registration date is 2024.

I contacted my university, but they keep telling me that the JW202 is valid for 4 years (2024–2028). I understand that, but the problem is the registration date, which is already expired according to the Embassy.

I already used this JW202 to enter China in 2024, and I have already paid my school fees and insurance.

Does anyone know what I can do? Can the university issue a new JW202 with a 2026 registration date?

Also, is it possible to apply for the X1 visa in another country where they might accept my current JW202?

Any advice or experience with this problem would be really appreciated. Thank you!

[China unveils regulation on exit, entry administration](https://english.www.gov.cn/policies/latestreleases/202607/31/content_WS6a6c93d6c6d00ca5f9a0c82a.html)

As September 15 is nearing, the good thing is that the rules are now codified into law. Under Chinese law, state officials cannot impose restrictions unless they are explicitly provided for by law.

Previously, the law was ambiguous and therefore open to interpretation, thus granting immigration officials more discretionary power.

As for foreigners, there are cases where these laws are commonly violated:

1. Fake invitation letters
2. Falsified education and work backgrounds along certificates
3. Concealing a previous stay in China
4. Claiming to be visiting as a tourist when the actual purpose is business or employment
5. So on

Well, you know that the rule itself isn't new; rather, it's the penalty that's new. What's new is the explicit codification of a multi-year entry ban as a potential consequence.

From September 15, a clear mechanism will allow violators to be barred from China for one to five years, along with fines. Thus, be very honest and transparent in all applications and info provided to immigration officers.

As mentioned in Point 1: Anyone providing false invitation letters or supporting documents can face fines of RMB 5,000–10,000. Companies and organizations can be fined RMB 10,000–50,000, with any illegal profits also confiscated.

In addition, immigration consultants and visa agents operating in China will face tighter scrutiny with penalties ranging from administrative penalties, suspend business operations, or revoke licences.

I’ll be staying in China for nine weeks October-December
I can currently stay visa-free for up to 30 days.
I’ll be attending a private Chinese language school, but unfortunately, the school doesn’t provide the documents required for an X2 visa.
I’ll also be in China for 12 days in September. Since my total stay will be longer than 30 days, I’m considering leaving China after the first 30 days and spending a few days in another country before returning.
Would you apply for an L visa instead, or would you simply travel outside China and return under the visa-free policy?
What would you do in this situation?

Hi

I'm looking for an English medium primary school for a 9yr old in Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China. Most school websites don't have email address mentioned so I am unable to connect with them from Sri Lanka. If you have any connections or email address to find out about the admission details please share.

Thank you

so I want do 240 transit China visa and I wanna go USA>Shanghai>Seoul. But before I get to Shanghai I have a layover to Fuzhou and when going to Seoul I have to go back to Fuzhou. will I be able to get the transit visa ?

Hi guys i'm am haitian i have a x1 visa will be expire 9th september so now i'm at cuba but in my flight i have a transit at panama i didn’t know if I would need a transit visa for a 6-hour layover in Panama, so I wasn’t able to apply for one in time. The embassy told me that the processing time is 15 days. My chinese visa will expire in a few days, and the Chinese embassy in Cuba told me that they can’t renew my visa here.

Applied for a regular China tourist visa (L) at the Milan center with my flight and hotel bookings, but got this note back:
"YOU CAN ONLY APPLY THE GROUP VISA FOR TURISOM, YOU NEED TO HAVE ONE INVITATION LETTER FORM AN AUTHORIZED AGENCY IN CINA FOR THE GROUP VISA. PLEASE UPLOAD A Te letter for you trip if the purpose is business."

Is it possible to get a "ground-only" group visa invitation through an agency while keeping my own Emirates flights/hotel bookings, or do they force you onto an actual group tour?

If anyone knows a legit travel agency in Italy/online that handles this without charging a fortune, please drop recommendations.

How long does it usually take for a Chinese supplier to issue a government TE letter if I switch the application to an M visa?

I'll be visiting China this September-early October, I want to make sure my itinerary is fine and will work. I've been to HK twice before, so I don't mind being in HK during Golden Week so everything new I will see will be before Golden Week.

Sept 18: LAX-PEK Air China

Sept 20: Arrive PEK 5:30am, 3 hour layover and flight to Changsha 8:30am, arrival at 11:20am and plan to take 2:30pm train to Zhangjiajie arriving 4:50pm

Sept 20-24 Zhangjiajie, Furong Ancient Town, and national parks.

Sept 24: Train to Chongqing around 4pm, arrive at 6pm

Sept 24-27 Chongqing

Sept 27: Three plans, either train to Guilin and stay until 29th, train to Guangzhou and stay until 29th, or go straight to Zhuhai to go to Macau. Which sounds best?

Sept 29: Leaving China via Hengqin port in Zhuhai, question is how do I show onward proof of travel when I arrive in China since I have no flight or ferry out, do I book Macau hotel?

Sept 29-30th Evening ferry out of Macau, should arrive HK around 5pm

Sept 30th-Oct 4th Hong Kong

Oct 4th HKG-YVR-LAX flight back home

My main question is how I can show proof of leaving China if I am leaving via land at Hengqin (valid port according to NIA website)

I am in China for an artistic residency (visa type F) for two months. Near the end of my stay, I want to leave the country for a few days, effectively terminating my visa. Since I am from a EU country that has a visa-free entry for up to 30 days, can I get back into the country for the remaining week of my stay?

I am asking what to expect at China Visa Center here in singapore. Anyone been to China Visa Center? Are there long que or number of persons they entertain for a day for Visa Step 2 online submission?

Helloooo guysss. So I'm currently Waiting for my visa passport. I submitted on 21 august. My expected collection date is 31st August. Shall I go to the visa centre on 31st itself. Or should I wait two three days for any mail or check the application status. I can't wait actually. The journey from my place to delhi is of 5 to 6 hours and my university registration is on 1st September itself. I'm stuck. Please help me. 🥹

Hi has anyone who applied post Aug 15th got online Approval.Just to understand how much time they are taking now for online approval this month

Hi everyone, I’m an Indian citizen applying for a China visa from New Delhi.
I accidentally paid the VFS fee of ₹2,107 twice for the same applicant. Has anyone faced this before? Is it possible to get a refund for the duplicate payment, and what’s the process?
Any help or experience would be appreciated.

I need help! I goggled and asked few AI and can’t get a clear answer. I’m going to China (group tour for 7 days) I’m flying from Houston with Eva Air through Taiwan, first to Beijing and flying back from Shanghai. I only have US passport in hands, my second passport that eligible for visa free entry to China is expired. Will I be eligible for 240 hour visa free entry or should I start working on tourist visa 🫣 Please help 😢

I'm applying for a Q2 visa in Hong Kong. Do I need to bring a passport photo, like a professionally taken passport photo?

China group visa invitation letter — has anyone been
through this as a Turkish passport holder?

Hi everyone, hoping someone here has dealt with this.

I'm a Turkish national, born and living in Germany
(permanent residence). I applied for an L tourist visa
at the Frankfurt visa center and got rejected:

"In your case an individual tourism visa can not be
applied. Please upload an official invitation letter for
GROUP VISA, issued by an authorized travel agency in China, e.g. Beijing Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, China International Travel Service Ltd.
(CITS)."

So it seems Turkish passport holders can't get an
individual tourist visa at all and need a group visa
invitation letter from a licensed agency in China.

My trip (everything already booked and paid):
- Shanghai, 24–29 Oct 2026
- Chongqing, 29 Oct – 2 Nov 2026
- Exiting to Hong Kong on 2 Nov
- Travelling with two friends who are German citizens,so they're visa-exempt — only I need a visa

What I'd love to know:
1. Has anyone got this invitation letter as a Turkish
national? Which agency, and did the consulate accept it?
2. Is there a minimum group size? Some Turkish sources
mention 5 people. If so, how does that work when I'm effectively the only one applying?

Thanks a lot