China visa requirements for Senegaleses

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Senegaleses visiting China

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

  • Original passport with at least 6 months' validity beyond stay in China.
  • Passport with at least two blank pages for the Chinese visa stamp.
  • China visa application form that is correctly filled up and signed.
  • A minor's application form has to be filled by a parent or legal guardian.
  • Two passport photograph taken within the last 6 months.
  • Travel itinerary showing exit and entry date from China.
  • Bank statement showing proof of sufficient funds throughout the stay in China.
  • Applicants are required to provide proof of accommodation or hotel reservations in China.
  • Copy of return flight ticket showing that the applicant has intentions of going back to Senegal.
  • A criminal report signed by the police department showing that the applicant ha no criminal record in Senegal.
  • If an applicant wants to stay longer in China, the applicant will have to apply for an extension at the China Department of Immigration.
  • Documents confirming the purpose of travel to China is required.
  • A certificate of vaccination against yellow fever vaccination is required.

China Visa for Senegaleses

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 3 business days 30 days
Business visa 3 business days 30 days

General Requirements for China Visa

  • Original passport with at least 6 months' validity beyond stay in China.
  • Passport with at least two blank pages for the Chinese visa stamp.
  • China visa application form that is correctly filled up and signed.
  • A minor's application form has to be filled by a parent or legal guardian.
  • Two passport photograph taken within the last 6 months.
  • Travel itinerary showing exit and entry date from China.
  • Bank statement showing proof of sufficient funds throughout the stay in China.
  • Applicants are required to provide proof of accommodation or hotel reservations in China.
  • Copy of return flight ticket showing that the applicant has intentions of going back to Senegal.
  • A criminal report signed by the police department showing that the applicant ha no criminal record in Senegal.
  • If an applicant wants to stay longer in China, the applicant will have to apply for an extension at the China Department of Immigration.
  • Documents confirming the purpose of travel to China is required.
  • A certificate of vaccination against yellow fever vaccination is required.
China Tourist visa China Business visa

China Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Completely filled and signed China visa application form.
  • Incomplete or unsigned applications will delay the application process.
  • Senegal passport must be valid and contain sufficient blank visa pages for visa stamps. 
  • Amendment pages in the back of your passport are not acceptable for visa stamp.
  • Recent passport photograph within the last six months taken against a white background.
  • The passport photographs must display neutral expression and must face the camera.
  • You must provide a copy of your round trip airline confirmation indicating the dates of entry and exit from the country you intend to visit.
  • Confirmation of hotel accommodation or local address is required.
  • If staying with friends or family, you must provide their local address and telephone number.
  • Child under age 18 must submit a letter of consent from both parents and a copy of the birth certificate.
  • Letter of invitation from the host in China indicating details of applicant’s travel plans, purpose of visit, dates of arrival and departure from China. 
  • Applicants also need to attach a detailed travel itinerary along with the covering letter.

China Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • One visa application form completely filled and signed.
  • Applicant’s passport should be valid for 6 months from the date of return from China.
  • Passport should have at least two blank pages for entry and exit visa stamp.
  • 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 Chain 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 Senegal based country stating they are aware of the applicant’s leave is required. The letter should also indicate the contact information of the company in Senegal.
  • Copy of confirmed itinerary showing date of arrival and departure.

China Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

30.00 (USD)

Business visa

30.00 (USD)

China Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Senegal

Location

Address

Dakar

131, Odoevskij Street Dakar Senegal

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(+221) 8647775

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official language of China?

Standard Chinese (known in China as Putonghua), a form of Mandarin Chinese, is the official national spoken language for the mainland and serves as a lingua franca within the Mandarin-speaking regions (and, to a lesser extent, across the other regions of mainland China).

What do they eat in China?

Chinese people basically eat all animals' meat, such as pork, beef, mutton, chicken, duck, pigeon, as well as many others. Pork is the most commonly consumed meat, and it appears in almost every meal. It is so common that it can be used to mean both meat and pork. Peking duck is a famous duck dish in China.

Is China safe for tourist?

China is relatively safe and non-violent. Unrest is mostly contained to certain areas. Most crime, such as pickpocketing, is preventable by taking precautions.

What should I wear in China?

Shirts that are low-cut, or leave shoulders and backs mostly bare, should be avoided. Similarly, it is 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.