• Country : Japan
  • Visa Type : Tourist
  • Visa Mode : L Visa
  • Maximum Sta for L Visa 30 Days
  • Processing Time : 7-10 Working Day
  • Validity : 60 Days

I. Visa-Free Policy

From November 30, 2024, to December 31, 2025, Japanese citizens holding ordinary passports are eligible for a visa-free entry to China for short-term stays (not exceeding 15 days). This policy applies to purposes such as tourism, business, and visiting relatives or friends.

II. Situations Requiring a Visa

If the stay exceeds 15 days, or if the purpose of entry is outside the scope of the visa-free policy (such as work or study), Japanese citizens must apply for the corresponding type of visa in advance.

III. Visa Types and Application Process

  • Tourist Visa (L Visa): For short-term tourism with a maximum stay of 30 days.
  • Business Visa (M Visa): For business activities with a maximum stay of 180 days.
  • Visiting Relatives/Friends Visa (Q Visa): For visiting relatives or friends with a maximum stay of 180 days.
  • Work Visa (Z Visa): Requires a work permit and invitation letter.
  • Study Visa (X Visa): Requires an admission notice and invitation letter from a school.

Application Process

  1. Online Appointment: Schedule an appointment through the website of the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (www.visaforchina.org) or the website of the Chinese Embassy in Japan (中国驻日本大使馆).
  2. Prepare Materials: Including a valid passport, visa application form, recent color photo (48mm × 33mm), itinerary, or invitation letter, etc.
  3. Submit Application: Submit the materials at the Chinese Embassy in Japan (中国驻日本大使馆) or the visa application center according to the scheduled time.
  4. Pay Fees: Visa fees vary depending on the type and duration of stay.
  5. Collect Visa: Regular applications usually take 5 working days, while expedited applications can be completed within 3 working days.

IV. Notes

  • Material Authenticity: All materials must be genuine and complete; otherwise, it may lead to visa rejection.
  • Visa Extension: If an extension of stay is needed, it can be applied for at the Chinese public security department after entry.
  • Visa-Free Limitations: The visa-free policy is only applicable for short-term stays. A visa is required if the stay exceeds 15 days.

For further questions, it is recommended to contact the Chinese Embassy in Japan (中国驻日本大使馆) or the visa application center for detailed information.

View Required Documents

*Required Documents for Electronic Visa (Adult) with Insurance
  • Passport Scan Copy: Clearly scanned Passport copy required. Minimum of 6 months validity required from the arrival date.
  • Photo Specification: Passport Size Photo with White Background (clear scanned Copy required)
  • Previous Visa copy: If traveler has previous travel history on countries like Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, USA, UK and so on, need those clear VISA scanned copy.
  • Flight and hotel reservations booking with dates clearly stated (DO NOT purchase until visa approval)
  • Processing time 7 working days.

FAQ - General Visa Information

No. At Present our online application system only supports applications made in English.

We are doing our best to support as many computers, operating systems and internet browsers as possible but due to the technologies we use for our online application system, there are certain browsers we exclude due to their age or design. Currently our site is tested at IE 5.0 or later and Mozilla Firefox 3.5 or later.

Yes. You can save your online visa application wherever you see the "Save & Exit" icon. To login again and complete your application, you will require your unique "Visa Application Id". This number will have been sent to the email address that you supplied in your application security details.

Throughout the online form we have added "More Info" icons to some questions that might require further guidance.

If you didn't submit your application finally you can do the change. After submitting the application you can't change it.

All date fields in our forms are set up in the following format: dd/mm/yyyy (for example 21/08/2011).

Yes. But please check first that your inbox has not treated our email confirmation as SPAM and that you have given us the correct email address. If you have not received your confirmation email after 24 hours please contact us through Complain and Feedback link.

This could be because you did not save your application by selecting the "Save & Exit" option flagged by the following image on the application form or your did not retrieve your application within 7 days of last saving it. If you are sure you saved your application in the last seven days, empty your browser cache(temporary internet files) and try again.
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