China 10 Year Visa

What is China 10 Year Visa

The 10-year Chinese visa, which allows the holder to enter the country multiple times during the validity period, up to a maximum of 10 years, eliminates the need for repeated visa applications. So, you may have to ask, how does a 10-year Chinese visa work? Currently, the 10-year multiple-entry China visa is available to citizens of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Argentina.

Important note: Visitors must apply for a 10-year tourist visa for China at their local embassy/consulate.

China 10 Year Visa Fee

The 10-year Chinese visa, although valid for a longer period, is not expensive compared to a short-term Chinese visa. The cost of a 10-year Chinese visa for a U.S. citizen is $140. And the cost of a 10-year Chinese visa for a Canadian citizen is C$110. However, since Canadians need to go to the China Visa Application Service Centre, they need to pay an additional service fee to the centre.

China 10 Year Visa Requirements

Are the requirements any different from a normal visa application? In general, for a comparison with the normal visa application requirements, see.

A 10-year China visa application form with a recent photo of the applicant is required. 2. Remember to fill in the application form in a typed form. To fill in the form, you need to check "Other" in item 2.2 and indicate 10 years in the space after.

2. A valid passport is required. If a U.S. citizen, the remaining validity period is at least one year. If a Canadian citizen, the remaining validity period should be longer than the expected visa.

3. Documents proving the purpose of your entry. For example, if applying for a tourist visa, you will need to provide round-trip airfare and hotel reservation records from the first time you enter the country, or invitation letters from friends or family in China.

How to apply for a China 10 Year Visa

After preparing all the documents, you can go to the Chinese consulate of your place of residence, usually no appointment is required. If you are a Canadian citizen, you will need to go to the CVASC website to make an appointment. It is recommended to make an appointment on CVASC's website, which will save time in the queue. Then wait about four business days for the results, and just pick up your passport and visa on the dates shown on your pick-up slip.

For a 10-year visa, do I need to show flight and hotel arrangements each time I enter the country?

No need, you just need to show your flight and hotel arrangements for your first entry.

Is it possible to work on a 10-year Chinese visa?

Of course not. With a 10-year M visa, business activities can be carried out, but are not equivalent to working in China.

What happens after I apply?

When you submit your application, you just need to wait for your visa application, which will be emailed to you. Then, you need to follow these two steps.Go to your local Chinese embassy/consulate and submit your application form and other required documents.Pay the visa fee at the visa office and receive your visa.