China visa for Canadians

Not confirmed

The entry route for this passport is unconfirmed; check with the official authority before booking.

Canada · Ordinary passport · Short visit · Product not specified · Confirmation needed

Recorded fee: Not confirmed
Stay allowance: Not confirmed
Processing: Not confirmed
Visa usage window: Not confirmed

Next step

Check your eligibility and prepare your trip

Compiled April 2026 · review scheduledCompiled from the official portal; a full source review is scheduled.Sources and verification

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Who this applies to, and exceptions

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History of this rule(1)

5 October 2026eVisa (apply online)Embassy visa neededThe status contradicted its own note or eligibility

How to apply, step by step

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Confirm the route with the official authority
The entry route for this passport is unconfirmed; check with the official authority before booking.

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Documents to prepare

Tick items as you go; your list is saved on this device only.

Valid passport (min 6 months validity, 2 blank pages)
Passport-size photo
Complete itinerary
Hotel bookings for entire stay
Return ticket
Physical passport submission required at CVASC
Invitation letter (for business visa)

How much the China visa costs for Canadians

Government fee: Not itemised in the fee record
Insurance within the application fee: Not itemised in the fee record
Service and verification: Not itemised in the fee record
Recorded amount for this route: Not confirmed
Total of itemised fees: Not confirmed

The total covers the itemised components only. An unlisted charge is not treated as free.

Stay, validity and entries

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Stay per entry: Not confirmed
Visa usage window: Not confirmed
Limit over a period: Not confirmed
Entries: Not confirmed
Extension in country: Not confirmed

Entry and health rules

These facts are scoped to this route. Requirements with unconfirmed scope remain in the destination reference and are not a personal checklist. Full entry reference

Passport validity: Not confirmed
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Blank pages: 2 pages
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Yellow fever certificate: Not required
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Travel insurance: Not required
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Payment, transit and practical tips

Payment: Visa, MC, Amex, JCB, Alipay on cova.mfa.gov.cn Chinese visa portal. Alipay for Chinese residents.
Transit: China has a 24/72/144-hour visa-free transit policy for nationals of 54 countries at designated airports (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, etc.). Other nationalities may need a transit visa (C-type). Check official CVASC. Source: China National Immigration Administration.
Hotel booking: Accommodation address required for Chinese visa application. Hotel name acceptable without confirmed booking for tourist (L) visa; US nationals explicitly exempt from hotel booking requirement since Jan 2025. Source: Chinese Embassy Washington DC notice Jan 2025.
Invitation letter: Invitation letter optional for tourist visa (L visa) — hotel bookings + itinerary substitute. Required for business visa (M). US nationals explicitly exempted since Jan 2025. Source: Chinese Embassy Washington DC notice Jan 2025.
Ports of entry: Most international airports + select ports

Best time to visit

Spring: mild across most regions, blooming. Sep-Oct also excellent. Avoid Jul-Aug (crowds, heat, typhoons on coast). Varies hugely by region.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the China visa for Canadians?

Not confirmed. See the fee breakdown and its components below.

How long can Canadians stay in China?

Not confirmed

What documents do I need for the China visa?

Valid passport (min 6 months validity, 2 blank pages); Passport-size photo; Complete itinerary; Hotel bookings for entire stay; Return ticket; Physical passport submission required at CVASC; Invitation letter (for business visa).