How long does a China visa take to process?

China visa applications typically take 1 to 3 Days to process.

China

Q: What is the official eVisa portal for China?

The official government portal for China is https://s.nia.gov.cn/ArrivalCardFillingPC/entry-registation-home. Always verify the URL to avoid scam sites.

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Avg. Processing Time

1 to 3 Days

Official Gateways

Arrival Card https://s.nia.gov.cn/ArrivalCardFillingPC/entry-registation-home

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Evisa (Shanghai) https://gaj.sh.gov.cn/crj/qyfw/ka/dzqz

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Entry Information

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An Arrival Card must be presented upon arrival. The form can be completed before departure or upon arrival, and is available online at https://s.nia.gov.cn/ArrivalCardFillingPC/entry-registation-home.

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