How to get a China visa from Pakistan
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Pakistani passport holders travelling to China.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to China.
Business visa
Tourist visa
Application requirements
Documents Pakistani applicants need to provide.
- Original, signed passport must be valid for 6 months beyond stay in China.
- The passport should have at least two blank passport pages available for Chinese visas and entry stamps.
- Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for China visas.
- The original signed visa application form should be completely filled by the application.
- Applications must be typed in block capital letters; handwritten changes are not accepted.
- The signature on the application form must match the signature on the applicant's passport.
- One-color 48 mm tall x 33 mm wide photo taken within the last six months, against an all-white background.
- The photograph must show the full frontal view of the applicant’s head with the face-centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression, neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes, you should not wear any garment identical to the photo background.
- The passport photo should not be affixed to the application and it may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staples.
- Computer-generated flight or cruise itinerary or copy of airline tickets or cruise ticket showing round trip travel to China or onward flight.
- An official invitation or a copy of the confirmed hotel and/or cruise reservation should be submitted by the application as proof of accommodation in China.
- A child (under 18) must submit 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 should be submitted.
- Six months’ statement of account from the visa applicants’ bank to determine your ability to afford the trip and all expenses involved.
- Planned visit itinerary including all information such as the purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, places to be visited, the relation between the applicant and the sponsoring individual, financial source for expenditures.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- International passport with at least six months validity and two blank visa pages.
- A neatly and genuinely completed visa application form.
- One recently taken passport photograph with full face and bare hair against a white background.
- Photocopy of previous Chinese visa page if you’ve visited China before, this will help to reference your travel history.
- Travel itinerary documents which include round-trip flight ticket records.
- An International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever is required. The applicant must submit a photocopy of the booklet (not the original).
- The applicant under age 18 must submit a signed letter of consent signed by both parents, a copy of minor's birth certificate and a copy of the passports or photo IDs of both parents.
- Original Invitation letter issued by a vacation sponsor in China if any, the invitation letter should contain personal information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)
- The invitation letter from the host in China should also indicate the relationship with the applicant, the purpose and the duration of stay in China.
- Letter of invitation from tour organization to be visited in China stating the exact duration of stay and purpose of the visit is required.
- Receipt that the applicant has paid the tour fee should be attached to the letter from the tour organization.
Business visa
- Current Pakistan passport with at least 6 months of validity and at least one blank visa page.
- One completed and signed visa application form.
- 1 recent passport photograph that is taken with the last 6 months displaying a non-smiling expression.
- Flight ticket for return of applicant’s journey is mandatory.
- Applicants are required to provide photocopies of important documents.
- A copy of the applicant’s flight ticket is a mandatory China visa requirement.
- Letter of invitation from inviting company in China stating the purpose of stay and duration of stay.
- The letter should also indicate who will be responsible for the applicant's financial expenses.
- The letter must include contact information such as company address and phone number of the company in China.
- The letter must be approved by the Ministry of Labor and Employment.
- Business letter from applicant’s employer in Pakisan stating they are aware of the applicant’s leave is required.
- The business letter should also indicate the contact information of the company in Pakistan.
- Copy of confirmed itinerary showing dates of arrival and departure.
Where to apply
China embassy & visa application centers in Pakistan.
Islamabad
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Frequently asked questions
What is the penalty for overstaying my visa in China
What should I not wear in China
Shirts that are low-cut, or leave shoulders and backs mostly bare, should be avoided. Similarly, it's safer not to wear incredibly short dresses, skirts, or shorts when you are deciding what to wear in China. Also, sweat pants should also be avoided as casual streetwear.
What is the commonly eaten food in China
China is a large and diverse country, and its many regions have different favorite dishes. Some of these dishes include noodles, fried rice, minchee, dumplings, Mao's braised pork, and char siu. However, China's globally recognized national dish is the Peking duck.