China visa requirements for Egyptians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Egyptians visiting China

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

  • National passport with a validity of not less than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have two blank pages for necessary stamps.
  • Correctly completed visa application form duly signed by the visa applicant.
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
  • Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Travel itinerary.

China Visa for Egyptians

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.

Travelers are advised to go around with the passports all the time. There are a lot of fake antiquities around, so travelers should be very wary about buying antiquities.

Types of China Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 4 working days 30 days
Business visa 4 working days 30 days
Work visa 4 working days More than 30 days
Student visa 4 working days More than 30 days
Transit visa 4 working days 24 hours

General Requirements for China Visa

  • National passport with a validity of not less than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have two blank pages for necessary stamps.
  • Correctly completed visa application form duly signed by the visa applicant.
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
  • Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Travel itinerary.
China Tourist visa China Business visa China Work visa China Student visa China Transit visa

China Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to foreign nationals traveling to China for the purpose of tourism, sightseeing, and relaxation.
  • Foreigners visiting their friends or relatives in China are eligible to apply for this visa.
  • If you are visiting someone in China, a letter of invitation from your host is required. The letter must state the relationship between the applicant and the host and should contain the valid contact information of the host.
  • Employed applicants should ensure they present a letter from their employer. The letter should be printed on the company’s letterhead and be signed by an authorized signatory of the company.
  • The letter must state the job position, salary level, and the length of the applicant’s employment.
  • Tourists are not allowed to engage in business activities during their time in the country.
  • If the applicant of this visa is under the age of 18 years, the original copy of the child’s birth certificate is required. A notarized consent signed by both parents of the applicant is also required.
  • A copy of the Egyptian residence permit of the applicant should be provided.
  • Receipt of paid visa application fee is required.

China Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Business Visa is issued to foreign nationals traveling to China to engage in various business activities of their choice.
  • This visa allows its holders to negotiate and sign business contracts during business meetings in the country.
  • Foreigners can attend business seminars, trade fairs, and conferences relating to their profession.
  • Applicants who are employed are required to provide a certificate of employment from their employer. The letter should introduce the applicant and state the duration and purpose of the visit.
  • An official letter of invitation from the host company in China should be provided. The letter should be printed on the company’s letterhead and must contain the contact information of the company.
  • The letter must also contain the nature of the business to be carried out in the country.
  • The business letter must also state who will be taking up the responsibility of the applicant’s expenses in the country.
  • If there have been previous business meetings between the two companies, proof of this required.
  • Non-Egyptians should provide a copy of their Egyptian residence permit.
  • Proof of payment of visa application fee is required.

China Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Work Visa is issued to foreigners who have been offered employment by an employer in China.
  • Applicants of this visa should be sure of their employment before initiating the visa application process.
  • Letter of employment signed by both the employer and the employee is required. The letter should be printed on the company’s letterhead and must contain the valid contact information of the company.
  • The job the applicant has been offered and the applicant’s salary must be clearly stated in the employment letter.
  • A work permit for China is required.
  • A copy of the applicant’s Curriculum Vitae or Resume should be provided.
  • Foreigners who do not possess the right qualification for the job they have been offered will not be issued this visa.
  • Proof that there was no citizen of China with the right qualification to take up the job the applicant was offered should be provided.
  • Non-Egyptians should provide a copy of their Egyptian residence permit.
  • Holders of this visa can apply for a residence permit within 30 days after their arrival in China.

China Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to intending students of any of the academic institutions in China.
  • If you have not been given admission to study a course in any of the academic institutions in the country, you will be refused this visa.
  • A letter of acceptance from the institution the applicant has been accepted to is required. The letter should state the course the applicant has been offered and the duration of the study programme.
  • Applicants of this visa are required to be in possession of the certificates and transcripts they obtain from the schools they previously attended.
  • Foreigners applying for this visa must not have been convicted at one point in their life.
  • Foreign students are allowed to work for a period of time, as long as it does not interfere with their study programme.
  • Holders of this visa should apply for a residence permit within 30 days of their arrival in China.
  • Receipt of paid visa application fee should be provided.

China Transit Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to foreign nationals who have the intention of making short stopovers in the country.
  • Foreigners can transit through China to their destination country.
  • Applicants should ensure they are in possession of the visa and other entry permits of their destination country.
  • You must be in possession of the flight ticket of the destination country.
  • Holders of this visa cannot receive payments for the services they render during their time in the country.
  • If you are traveling with a minor, the original copy of the minor’s birth certificate should be provided.
  • Receipt of paid visa application fee is required.
  • You are required to leave the country as soon as this visa expires.

China Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

255.00 (USD)

Business visa

255.00 (USD)

Work visa

255.00 (USD)

Student visa

255.00 (USD)

Transit visa

255.00 (USD)

China Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Egypt

Location

Address

Cairo

14, Bahgat Aly Street, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt.

http://eg.china-embassy.org/eng/

webmaster_eg@mfa.gov.cn

+2 (02) 2738 0488, +2 (02) 2738 0477

Alexandria

6 Badawi Rassaffa Street, Moharam Bey, Alexandria, Egypt.

http://eg.china-embassy.org/eng/

chinaconsul_ax_eg@mfa.gov.cn

+2 03 391 6953

Frequently Asked Questions

When did China allow tourism?
Only selected visitors could visit China between 1949 and 1974. Deng Xiaoping decided to promote tourism as a means of earning foreign exchange in the late 1970s, this was when people started to visit China freely.
How quickly can I get a visa for China?
A visa to China will be processed within four working days.
Can I travel to China without a visa?

No, all Egyptians traveling to China require a visa.

How can I get a visa for China?

You can a visa to China by taking all the necessary documents to the China Embassy in Egypt.

How long does it take to get a work permit for China?

It takes 15 days to get a work permit for China.