China visa requirements for Algerians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Algerians visiting China

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Chinese Visa.

  • Valid passports and other travel documents must be presented. The passport should be valid on entry into China and throughout your stay in the country.
  • A visa application filled in BLOCK LETTERS must be presented at the Embassy during visa application.
  • Your passport photographs are as important as any other document required. The photograph must show your full-face and you must not be wearing a cap.
  • Bank statements and salary payslips from the previous three months prior to the visa application should be provided. This is required as sufficient proof that you can cater for yourself.
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • If you will be staying in a hotel while you are in China, you should ensure you provide proof of the booked hotel room.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.

China Visa for Algerians

Facts about China

China, officially the People's Republic of China is a country in East Asia and the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.404 billion in 2017. Covering approximately 9,600,000 square kilometres, it is the third or fourth-largest country by total area.  China’s political system was based on hereditary Monarchies or dynasties beginning with the semi-mythical Xia dynasty in 21st Century BCE.


China as a whole was ravaged by feudal warlordism with Japan during World War II. The Chinese civil war resulted in a division of territory in 1949 when the communist party of China led by Mao Zedong established the people’s republic of China on mainland China. Also the Kuomintang led nationalist government retreated to the Island of Taiwan where it governed until 1996 when Taiwan changed to democracy.


China’s economy has been one of the world’s fastest-growing with its annual growth rates consistently above 6 per cent. According to the World bank China’s GDP grew from $150 billion in 1978 to $12.24 trillion in 2017. In 2018, its GDP increased to $13.5 trillion (90 trillion yuan). Since 2010, China has been the country with the world’s second-largest economy by nominal GDP and the largest economy in the world by purchasing power parity in 2014.


China is also the world’s largest exporter and second-largest importer of goods and also the home to some of the world’s largest tech giants such as Huawei, Baidu, Tencent and Alibaba as it is the world’s most technologically advanced nation. Since 2019, China has the highest number of rich people in the world.

There is a level of control over internet services by the Chinese government. Google, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter are permanently blocked and other websites are blocked from time to time.

Types of China Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 4 working days 180 days
Business visa 4 working days 180 days
Visitor Visa 4 working days More than 180 days
Work visa 4 working days More than 90 days
Student visa 4 working days More than 180 days
Journalist visa 4 working days More than 180 days
Crew visa 4 working days 180 days
Transit visa 4 working days 24 hours

General Requirements for China Visa

  • Valid passports and other travel documents must be presented. The passport should be valid on entry into China and throughout your stay in the country.
  • A visa application filled in BLOCK LETTERS must be presented at the Embassy during visa application.
  • Your passport photographs are as important as any other document required. The photograph must show your full-face and you must not be wearing a cap.
  • Bank statements and salary payslips from the previous three months prior to the visa application should be provided. This is required as sufficient proof that you can cater for yourself.
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • If you will be staying in a hotel while you are in China, you should ensure you provide proof of the booked hotel room.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
China Tourist visa China Business visa China Visitor Visa China Work visa China Student visa China Journalist visa China Crew visa China Transit visa

China Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa type is issued to foreigners who have the intention of traveling to China for leisure and tourism. If you have been cleared to receive this visa type, the State Council will then issue you the visa.
  • In some cases, you may be required to be interviewed by a consular officer to confirm your eligibility for this visa type.
  • Travel agencies can take charge of the visa application of foreigners who will be traveling to China in groups. This travel agency can apply for a group tourist visa at the port visa authority. Visas issued by the port visa authority are valid for a single entry and have a validity of 30 days.
  • Foreigners who have been deported before or those who have contagious diseases that may pose a serious threat to public health or those who seem likely to endanger the country’s national security will be refused entry into China.
  • Providing false information and failing to make all the required documents for the visa application available can also result in you being refused entry into the country.
  • Before leaving China, you are required to submit your passport and other entry and exit documents to the border entry and exit authorities.
  • You will not be allowed to leave China if you have been sentenced and have not completed the sentence. Persons of interest in an ongoing criminal investigation are also refused exit from the country.
  • All foreigners in China on this visa should ensure they do not engage in activities that are not consistent with the visa type they have.
  • If you will be staying somewhere which is not a hotel, you are required to register your place of residence at the public security organ within 24 hours after checking-in.
  • On special occasions when you may need to extend the duration of your visa, you must apply at the exit and entry management agency before the visa expires.

China Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to foreign nationals who have been invited to China for commercial and trade activities. If you qualify for this visa type, the State Council will grant you the visa.
  • You are required to provide an invitation letter issued by the company in China you will be visiting. The company that issued the invitation letter will be responsible for the authenticity of the invitation.
  • Anyone caught aiding and abetting an illegal immigrant will be fined a minimum of 2,000 yuan and a maximum of 10,000 yuan.
  • An official invitation letter from the inviting company in China is required. The letter must state the name of the and the duration of the applicant’s stay in the country.
  • Gaining access to restricted areas without the appropriate authorization from the authorities is illegal and you will be ordered to leave the area at once. If the circumstances are very serious, you will be detained for a minimum of 5 days and a maximum period of 10 days.
  • Foreigners whose test results show the presence of a contagious disease which is likely to pose a significant threat to the public health will not be issued this visa.
  • If you are considered a security threat, the likelihood of you being issued this visa is very low.
  • Ensure you do not have the intention of engaging in activities that are not permitted on your visa. Suspicion of this can lead to your visa application being denied.
  • Foreigners with unresolved civil cases in China and those who have not completely executed their criminal sentence will not be allowed to leave China even if their visa has expired.
  • Application for an extension to the validity of your visa must be made to the exit and entry management agency of the public security organ. Extension will only be granted if the reasons for wanting to extend this visa are reasonable.
  • Your visa application may be delayed or rejected if the visa application form is not properly filled.
  • An Algerian citizen who is with this visa is expected to submit his visa application one month prior to his trip.
  • Visa Officers are empowered to make a final decision on the validity, duration of stay and times of entry of a visa and may require the applicants to provide relevant documents.
  • Any person suffering from a mental disorder, leprosy, AIDS, venereal diseases, contagious tuberculosis or other such infectious diseases shall not be permitted to enter China.
  • Single and Double entry is charged $30.00, $45.00 respectively.
  • Multiple entry for 6, 12, 14 months are charged $60.00, $90.00, $90.00 respectively.

China Q1 Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to those who are family members of foreigners with Chinese permanent residence visiting the country for a long-term family reunion.
  • Foreigners visiting someone in China who holds permanent residence in the country or is a citizen, for the purpose of foster care can also apply for this visa.
  • Family members refer to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons. granddaughters, and parents-in-law.
  • An invitation letter from the person you are visiting in China should be provided. The letter must state the duration and purpose of the applicant’s visit. Your host in China will take responsibility for the authenticity of the invitation letter.
  • A copy of the Chinese ID of your host or foreign passport and permanent residence permit of your host should be provided.
  • Original and photocopy of the documents such as marriage certificate, birth certificate, and certificate of kinship confirming the relationship between you and the host should be provided.
  • During your time in China, you are not allowed to engage in activities that are inconsistent with the ones specified on your visa.
  • Ensure that you are in perfect health condition before you leave Algeria for China. The presence of a contagious disease in your test result may lead to your visa application being rejected.
  • Falsifying documents to be submitted or submitting an incomplete application could render your application invalid.
  • If it becomes necessary for you to extend the duration of your stay in China, you are required to apply for an extension to the duration of your visa before the visa expires.

China Q2 Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to foreigners who have the intention of visiting their relatives who hold permanent residence in China.
  • The duration of your stay in China cannot exceed more than 180 days.
  • An invitation letter from the inviting party in China should be provided. The letter should contain information about the host. The host is held responsible if the invitation letter is not authentic.
  • A copy of the host’s residence permit in China should be provided.
  • Foreigners who need to reside in China longer than the duration issued on their visa application may apply to the entry and exit management for an extension to their visa. The extension will only be granted if the reason for requiring more time in the country is reasonable.
  • If you need to replace your visa due to it being damaged, lost, stolen or in case of a renewal, it will be done in accordance with the regulations of the country. The entry and exit administration of public security is in charge of this.
  • Foreigners who will be taking up residence in a hotel shall have their accommodation registered by the hotel in China while foreigners who won’t be staying in a hotel should ensure they register their accommodation with the public security organ within 24 hours of their arrival in China.
  • Should a foreigner die in China, his/her death must be reported to the exit and entry management agency of the public security organ. A death certificate will be issued and the person’s residence permit will be withdrawn.
  • If you do not have a work permit and you are working in China, it is regarded as illegal employment.

China S1 Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to foreigners who have the intention of visiting their family members who are working or studying in China.
  • Eligible applicants of this visa are spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of 18 or parents-in-law of permanent residence holders in China.
  • The duration of your stay in China can exceed 180 days.
  • An official invitation letter from your host in China should be provided. The letter must contain the valid contact information of your host. The duration and purpose of your visit should be stated in the letter.
  • A copy of the inviting member’s residence permit in China should be submitted during the visa application.
  • Proof of the relationship between the applicant and the host is required.
  • Non-Nigerians are expected to provide a copy of their Nigerian stay permit.
  • You are expected to leave the country on or before this visa expires.

China S2 Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to foreigners who have the intention of visiting their family members who are working or studying in the country for a short period.
  • The intended duration of the visit to the country should be more than 180 days.
  • Family members refer to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters, and parents-in-law.
  • An invitation letter from the inviting party in China should be provided. The letter should contain the contact information of the host and the duration of the applicant’s visit. The host will be held responsible if it discovered that the invitation is falsified.
  • A copy of the host’s residence permit should be provided.
  • Foreigners are not allowed to work in China unless they obtain a valid work permit.
  • If you are older than the age of 16 years, you must always be in possession of your passport or other travel documents.
  • You should not engage in activities that are not permitted on your visa type and you must leave China before the date stated on your visa.
  • If you want to stay in China for more than the time stated on your visa, you must submit your application to the exit and entry management agency of the public security organ on or before this visa expires.
  • All applicants are required to undergo a medical test. The results of the test must indicate that they are free from any contagious disease which may be considered harmful to public health.

China Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to foreign nationals who have the intention of taking a post in an establishment in China.
  • Applicants of this visa may also have the intention of giving commercial performances in China.
  • A copy of the employment contract signed by both the employer and the employee should be provided. The letter should state the job position of the applicant and the length of the applicant’s employment.
  • You are required to present a copy of your employment permit issued by the State Bureau of Foreign Experts.
  • You are expected to undergo a physical examination before applying for this visa.
  • A police report which shows that the applicant is free of any previous criminal convictions should be provided.
  • An approval document for commercial performances issued by the Chinese government authorities for cultural affairs is required.
  • Algerians who are considered as threats to China’s security or who may engage in illegal or criminal activities may not be granted a visa for China.
  • All foreigners who seek to be employed in China are required to obtain a valid work permit. If you don’t have a valid work permit, your employment is illegal.
  • There are some restricted areas for foreigners and they should not be visited without authorization from the appropriate authorities.

China X1 Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to foreign students who have the intention of studying for a long period of time in any of the academic institutions in China.
  • This visa is valid to cover the duration of the applicant’s study program.
  • You are required to present the original and a copy of the letter of admission issued by the academic institution you have been accepted in.
  • If you are under the age of 18 years, the original copy of your birth certificate must be provided.
  • You are required to provide the certificates and transcripts obtained from the schools you previously attended.
  • A police report which shows that you are free of any previous criminal convictions should be provided.
  • Foreign students are allowed to work in China for a predetermined time limit. If a student exceeds this time limit, he /she has violated the regulations of the management and is, therefore, working illegally.
  • Organizations that employ foreign students in their establishments should ensure they report pertinent information to the local public security organs.
  • Ensure you take medical tests before initiating the visa application. The test result is a very important document which can make or mar your visa application.
  • Foreigners who engage in activities not allowed on this visa type may be detained and deported.

China X2 Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to foreign nationals who have the intention of studying in any of the academic institutions for a short period of time.
  • The duration of studying in the country must not exceed 180 days.
  • Applicants of this visa are expected to provide a letter of admission from the institution they have been accepted into. The course of study and the duration of the study program should be stated.
  • Students who work for more than the time allowed are considered to be employed illegally and this is a serious offense.
  • A police report which shows that the applicant is free of any criminal conviction should be provided.
  • A medical report from a local physician in Algeria which shows that the applicant is free of any contagious diseases.
  • Stay away from restricted areas for foreigners unless you have been granted permission to do so by the relevant authorities.
  • Do not provide fake documents and ensure you gather the required documents for the visa application.
  • If you were involved in any criminal activity during your time in China and you fail to complete your sentence, you will not be allowed to leave China.

China J1 Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to foreigners who are journalists and media staff of foreign news organization stationed in China.
  • The duration of stay of the applicant’s visit to China should exceed 180 days.
  • A visa notification letter issued by the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China is required.
  • An official letter issued by the media organization the applicant is working for should be provided.
  • Within 30 days on entry into the country, you are to apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security.
  • You are expected to leave the country on or before the visa expires.
  • Foreigners in China on this visa should ensure they do not engage in any activity that is not allowed on this visa.
  • If your medical report shows the presence of a contagious disease that is deemed harmful to public health, your visa application may be rejected.
  • You can request an extension to your visa. If the reason for wanting to extend the visa is reasonable enough, your request will be granted.

China J2 Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to foreigners who are journalists and media staff of foreign news organization stationed in China.
  • The duration of stay of the applicant’s visit to China should not exceed 180 days.
  • A visa notification letter issued by the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China is required.
  • An official letter issued by the media organization the applicant is working for should be provided.
  • Within 30 days on entry into the country, you are to apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security.
  • Applicants of the visa should ensure they have all the required documents. The documents must not be falsified or they risk finding themselves in trouble with the authorities.
  • There are some areas in China which are not accessible to foreigners, stay away from such areas unless you have authorization from the appropriate authorities.
  • Try as much as possible to not engage in activities that are different from the ones allowed on your visa.
  • You are required to undergo medical tests before applying for this visa. The test result must indicate the absence of any contagious disease which is harmful to public health.

China Crew Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to foreign nationals who are crew members of aircraft, trains and ships, and motor vehicle drivers engaged in cross-border transport activities.
  • Family members of the above-mentioned crew members can accompany them on this visa.
  • A letter of invitation from a foreign transport company is required.
  • A letter of guarantee should also be provided.
  • If you are a member of an aircraft, ship or train and you will not exceed 24 hours in China during your transit to a third country, you may be exempt from a visa.
  • Crew members and their family members accompany them can request temporary entry in the city where their port is located. Temporary entry is required for some emergency reasons. Temporary entry is valid for 15 days or less.
  • Guarantee measures are usually required from foreigners themselves or persons in charge of the means of transport carrying the foreigners.
  • As soon as the validity period of this visa expires, you are required to leave the country.
  • Foreigners who are actively involved in a criminal investigation or an ongoing civil case may not be allowed to leave the country.

China Transit Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to foreigners who have the intention of transiting through China to their destination country.
  • Visa and entry permits of your destination country should be provided.
  • Applicants are required to provide flight ticket of their destination country.
  • Foreigners who are employed are expected to provide a letter from their employer. The letter should state the applicant’s job status and salary level.
  • If you seem like a threat to the security of the country or you are a major health risk, you will be refused entry into the country.
  • You are advised to not be involved in activities that are not stated on this visa.
  • The Transit Visa can be extended in cases where the applicant has a valid reason for requesting an extension to the visa.
  • You are expected to leave the country on or before this visa expires.

China Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

64.00 (USD)

Business visa

64.00 (USD)

Visitor Visa

Q1

Q2

S1

S2

64.00 (USD)

64.00 (USD)

64.00 (USD)

64.00 (USD)

Work visa

64.00 (USD)

Student visa

X1

X2

64.00 (USD)

64.00 (USD)

Journalist visa

J1

J2

64.00 (USD)

64.00 (USD)

Crew visa

64.00 (USD)

Transit visa

64.00 (USD)

China Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Algeria

Location

Address

Algiers

34, Boulevard des Martyrs, Algiers, Algeria.

https://www.dz.china-embassy.org

chinaemb_dz@mfa.gov.cn

+213 21 692 724, +213 21 692 962

Frequently Asked Questions

What would be the best time for me to apply for a visa before my planned departure for China?

You are advised to apply for this visa one month before your intended date of entry into the country.

Where do I apply for a Chinese visa?

You should submit the visa application at the visa application center in the country where you lawfully reside.

Is it permitted for someone else to submit my application to the Visa Center on my behalf?

It is advisable for you to submit your visa application in person.

Can I extend the duration of stay of my visa in China?

The duration of your stay can be extended at a local public security authority before it expires.

How long does it take to process a visa if I submit my application at the Visa Center in person?

The processing time is usually 4 working days.