Just like in any other international airport, going to China requires every passport holder to get a Visa. To many, getting a Visa is quite difficult and time consuming – most especially to international business traveller whose time is money. However, if you plan to go to China and stay for not more than 5 days, acquiring a visa is easy and can actually be acquired upon arrival at Shenzhen. Whether you’re travelling to China for business or for pleasure, this 5-day Visa upon arrival is great.
1. Visa on Arrival in Beijing/Shanghai
If it is too late to go to a Chinese embassy (consulate) or Visa Application Center to apply for a visa, or you feel the home-country visa procedures are more hassle, you can use our visa service.
As one of a few companies that have been approved by the ministry of public security to arrange Beijing/Shanghai port visas (or visas on arrival: VOA), we can provide you with a convenient port visa service at Beijing and Shanghai.
Qualified Countries
The Beijing port visa is currently available to citizens of EU countries, such as France, Germany, etc., and ordinary passports such as Switzerland.
The Shanghai port visa is currently available to citizens of the UK, Australia, Italy, France, German, Spain, Mexico, Denmark, etc.
Contact us to check whether you can apply for this port visa or not.
Visa on Arrival Requirements:
The VOA service is only applicable to tourists entering China through Beijing Capital International Airport, and Shanghai airport and cruise port as well.
Your group must be no less than 2 persons.
Your itinerary mustn't include Tibet or Xinjiang.
It is not applicable to journalists, religious workers, Chinese with foreign nationality, those conducting business, and other non-tourist-visa categories.
Passengers who have previously visited sensitive areas such as Afghanistan and Iraq may be refused.
2. Visa on Arrival in Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Xiamen
Visitors from most countries may obtain an entry visa when traveling to and staying solely in the three Special Economic Zones: Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Xiamen. The port visa administration offices in the three zones can issue Special Economic Zone (SEZ) visas.
| Visa on Arrival | Valid for | Eligible Ports | Areas Allowed to Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Shenzhen | 5 days | Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, Luohu Port, Huanggang Port, Shekou Port and Fuyong Port | Shenzhen |
| In Zhuhai | 3 days | Gongbei Port, Hengqin Port and Jiuzhou Port | Zhuhai |
| In Xiamen | 3 days | Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport | Xiamen |