China visa requirements for Laotians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Laotians visiting China

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


  • A passport with at least two blank visa pages and six months validity is required. 
  • A complete China visa application form with a recently taken passport-sized photo of 48mm x 33mm.
  • A proof of legal stay or residence permit usually the original and photocopy of a valid visa. 
  • A proof of accommodation for the duration of stay must be provided.
  • A copy of a round trip ticket is required. 
  • Proof of sufficient funds to cover the duration of stay in China.  
  • An invitation letter from China travel agency or from an individual in China. 

China Visa for Laotians

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 Working days 30- 60 Days
Business visa 4 Working days 30 Days
Student visa 4 Working days Variable
Work visa 4 Working days Variable

General Requirements for China Visa


  • A passport with at least two blank visa pages and six months validity is required. 
  • A complete China visa application form with a recently taken passport-sized photo of 48mm x 33mm.
  • A proof of legal stay or residence permit usually the original and photocopy of a valid visa. 
  • A proof of accommodation for the duration of stay must be provided.
  • A copy of a round trip ticket is required. 
  • Proof of sufficient funds to cover the duration of stay in China.  
  • An invitation letter from China travel agency or from an individual in China. 

China Visa Fees


Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

140.00 (USD)

Business visa

140.00 (USD)

Student visa

140.00 (USD)

Work visa

140.00 (USD)

China Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Laos


Location

Address

Vientiane

Wat Nak Road, Sisattanak, Vientiane, Lao P.D.R P.O.Box 896, Vientiane

http://la.china-embassy.org/

chinaemb_la@mfa.gov.cn

00856-21-315100

Frequently Asked Questions


When can I apply for a visa as a foreigner?

The best time to apply for a visa as a foreigner is 30- 60 days before your departure date. 



How long can I stay in China?

The duration of stay depends on the visa type. However, you can extend your stay on request at the local entry and exit Administration of China. 



How long does it take to get a Chinese Student Visa?

Foreigners can apply for a study visa in China a month before their intended date of entry in China. 




Where can I apply for a Chinese tourist visa?

Foreigners can apply for a Chinese tourist visa in the Chinese Embassy or Consulate at their origin country.