China visa requirements for Indonesians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Indonesians visiting China

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

  • An original, signed passport plus one photocopy of the information page is required.
  • The presented passport must be valid for 6 months beyond stay in China, with at least two blank passports available for Chinese visas and entry stamps. 
  • A duly completed Chinese visa application form
  • A recently taken (48mm x 33mm) passport-sized photo taken on a light background.
  • An official invitation letter from china from tourist group, companies, institutions and individuals in china should be presented
    • If the invitation letter is issued by an individual in China, the photocopy of the ID of the individual is required.
    •  If the invitation letter is from a Non-Chinese citizen, the ID must be a copy of the valid passport, and a copy of legal status in China is required
    • If the inviter in China is a relative of the traveler, they must provide legal documentation proving the family relationships, such as a birth or marriage certificate.
  • A photocopy of the roundtrip airline ticket and hotel reservation or a cruise ticket may be submitted instead of the official invitation from China.
  • Applicants under 18 must be ready to present their birth certificate upon arrival and, unless traveling with both parents or a legal guardian, must also have copies of parents' passports.
  • If passport copies are not available for parent(s) then a parental letter of consent.
  • Computer-generated flight or cruise itinerary or copy of airline tickets or cruise ticket showing round trip travel to China or onward flight.
  • Proof of hotel reservation.
  • Travel Itinerary.

China Visa for Indonesians

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.

Types of China Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 4 business days 30 days
Student visa 4 business days 180 days
Business visa 4 business days 30 days
Work visa 4 business days 30 days

General Requirements for China Visa

  • An original, signed passport plus one photocopy of the information page is required.
  • The presented passport must be valid for 6 months beyond stay in China, with at least two blank passports available for Chinese visas and entry stamps. 
  • A duly completed Chinese visa application form
  • A recently taken (48mm x 33mm) passport-sized photo taken on a light background.
  • An official invitation letter from china from tourist group, companies, institutions and individuals in china should be presented
    • If the invitation letter is issued by an individual in China, the photocopy of the ID of the individual is required.
    •  If the invitation letter is from a Non-Chinese citizen, the ID must be a copy of the valid passport, and a copy of legal status in China is required
    • If the inviter in China is a relative of the traveler, they must provide legal documentation proving the family relationships, such as a birth or marriage certificate.
  • A photocopy of the roundtrip airline ticket and hotel reservation or a cruise ticket may be submitted instead of the official invitation from China.
  • Applicants under 18 must be ready to present their birth certificate upon arrival and, unless traveling with both parents or a legal guardian, must also have copies of parents' passports.
  • If passport copies are not available for parent(s) then a parental letter of consent.
  • Computer-generated flight or cruise itinerary or copy of airline tickets or cruise ticket showing round trip travel to China or onward flight.
  • Proof of hotel reservation.
  • Travel Itinerary.
China Tourist visa China Student visa China Business visa China Work visa

China Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Chinese tourist visa is available for those who wish to visit China for tourism purposes .
  • Holders of a Chinese tourist visa can also visit their family and friends. 
  • This visa allows you to stay in China for a period of 30 days but is valid through 90 days after it has been issued.
  • Applicants are not allowed to engage in any form of business or trading while in China.
  • The applicant's most recent monthly bank statement  which will clearly  state the applicant's name as the account holder is to be submitted.
  • The account balance and the date of the statement of the account should also be  included in the bank statements. 
  • If the statement was printed online, then it has to be authenticated by the bank.
  • For applicants not applying in their country of citizenship, a proof of legal stay or residence status is required.
  • An invitation letter from your intending host in China should be submitted.
  • This invitation letter should clearly state your relationship with them and their contacts and address.
  • If your host is not a Chinese citizen, they are to make available their residence permit.
  • A letter from your employer on the company's letterhead, with contact details, is to be also submitted. 
  • The letter must state that a leave of absence has been granted and also the purpose and duration of the trip. 
  • The company's current bank statement for the last 6 months, Income Tax Return(ITR) and Original payslips are also required.
  • If the applicant is self-employed, they are to submit a copy of their business license, company bank statement of the last 6 months and Income Tax Return (ITR).
  • Students are to submit an official letter from their school indicating that they are registered for the upcoming semester.
  • They are also to submit a No-Objection certificate from their school or University.
  • Retirees are to submit proof of their retirement funds.
  • Hotel reservation(s) that covers the duration of your visit is to be submitted.
  • Flight reservations(s) for China and return ticket is required.

China Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Chinese student visa is issued to students who intend to study in any of the  institutions of learning in China.
  • This visa is valid for 6 months.
  • Applicants of this visa must have been offered admission into one of the institutions in China  before they can be granted this visa.
  • A letter of acceptance from the institution the applicant has been accepted in is to be submitted. 
  • The letter should state the course the applicant has been offered and the duration of the study program.
  • Applicants of this visa are to provide certificates and transcripts gotten from the schools they have previously attended.
  • Applicants of this visa must have a clean criminal record.
  • Foreign students are allowed to work for a period of time provided that it does not interfere with their study program.
  • Holders of this visa are to apply for a temporary residence permit within 30 days of their arrival in China.
  • The temporary residence permit can be issued with the validity of up to 5 years.
  • A proof of payment of visa application fees should be provided.

China Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa allows its holders to attend conferences, seminars, trade fairs, and workshops while in China.
  • Applicants who are employed are to provide a certificate of employment from their current employer.
  • The letter introducing the applicant and stating their job position and the salary level is required.
  • This letter should also state the duration and purpose of the applicant's visit to China.
  • 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 by the applicant in China.
  • 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 dealings between the two companies, proof of this should be provided.
  • Non-citizens of the Indonesia are to provide a copy of their residence permit.
  • Proof of payment of visa application fees should be also submitted

China Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • A work visa (Z visa) is the legal way to seek and get employment in China.
  • Holder of the work visa is expected to arrive in China within 90 days after the visa has been issued and register at a public security bureau within 30 days of arrival.
  • This visa is initially issued for 30 days but your employer would get a residence permit for you on your arrival in China which would have to be renewed yearly.
  • If you are traveling for a job that does not exceed 90 days, a certificate of short-term work in China for foreigners must be provided.
  • All applicants are expected to apply for this visa in person as a physical interview would be conducted.
  • Your application form must be filled correctly and a recent passport photograph, not older than 6 months must be attached to it.
  • Do not use a stapler to attach your photo to the application form, a paper clip is preferable.
  • All fields in the application form are mandatory when filling the application form. If a section doesn't apply, please type in "None" or "N/A'. Incomplete forms will be rejected.
  • Also, ensure that your form is correctly filled as wrong information can result in problems during the visa application.
  • If you are caught working with the wrong visa, you risk paying a fine that ranges between 5,000 and 20,000 Chinese Yuan, and may even end up in prison (from five to fifteen days).

China Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

1200.00 (CNY)

Student visa

1200.00 (CNY)

Business visa

1200.00 (CNY)

Work visa

1200.00 (CNY)

China Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Indonesia

Location

Address

Jakarta

Jl. Mega Kuningan No 2 Jakarta Selatan 12950 Indonesia

id.china-embassy.org id.chineseembassy.org

chinaemb_id@mfa.gov.cn

(+62) 21-576 1039

Frequently Asked Questions

Is China safe for tourists?

Generally speaking, China is a safe country to travel around, and most people you meet are friendly, honest, and trustworthy. 

Does WhatsApp work in China?

Yes, even though the Chinese government has blocked WhatsApp since September 2017, it is still possible to get the app working seamlessly in China with a VPN.

What can I eat in China?

Noodles, fried rice,minchee  and dumplings  are common foods eaten by Chinese Nationals.