China visa requirements for Seychelloiss

Travel and visa requirements

Chinese Visa is not required for Seychelloiss

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • For a period of 30 days, the visa policy in China permits Seychelles passport holders to visit the country without a visa.
  • Tourists will be required to provide a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the date of exit from China. The passport should have at least two blank pages for stamping.
  • The local currency restriction for travellers is set at CNY 20,000 in cash, and foreign currencies above exceeding USD 5,000in cash must be declared.
  • Visitors from Seychelles will be required to present evidence of accommodation for their stay in China, which could be a hotel reservation or a letter from the host who is already living in China.
  • Also, Seychellois visiting China must provide a copy of their financial statement to show that they have enough money to take care of themselves for their entire stay in China.
  • Nationals of Seychelles may not be required to show a certificate of yellow fever vaccination, however, tourists are advised to get vaccinated on common illnesses before travelling.
  • Tourists below the age of 18 travelling to China without a parent or guardian must have a letter of authorization from a parent or guardian.
  • Travellers will only be allowed to enter China with no more than one pet.
  • Intending visitors hoping to travel to China can do so from any international airport in Seychelles. These airports can be found in Victoria and Mahe.
  • Qatar Airways, Air Astana, Emirates Airways and SriLankan are some of the airlines that travellers can board from Seychelles to China.
  • The estimated flight time from Seychelles to Beijing, China is 13 hour, 30 minutes.
  • Chinese Yuan is the official currency used in China. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
  • The climate in China is warm and temperate. The best time to visit China is at any time from March to May and from September to early November.
  • The government of China formally recognizes five religions, and they are Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism, Protestantism, and Islam.
  • The power and socket plug used in China is of Type A, C and I. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Mandarin is the official language of China. Also, Yue (Cantonese), Wu (Shanghainese) and Minbei (Fuzhou) are other languages spoken in China.
  • Tourists are advised to budget about $45 a day for expenses while in China.
  • Some of the tourist centres tourists can visit while in China include, The Forbidden City, The Great Wall of China, The Terracotta Warriors, Hangzhou, etc.
  • China uses the China Standard Time (GMT+8). Seychelles is four hours behind China.
  • Sweet and sour pork, kung pao chicken, ma po tofu, wontons, dumplings, chow mein and peking roasted duck are some of the dishes tourists can try while in China.
  • Transportation in China can be facilitated by taxis, buses, trains and car rentals.
  • Visitors in China are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to travel to China?

Spring and autumn are the best times to travel to China. This translates to the months between March and May and from September to early November.

Is China safe for tourist visit?

China is relatively safe for visitors as rates of tourist-targeted crimes are low.

What is the religious demography of China?

The government of China formally recognizes five religions, and they are Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism, Protestantism, and Islam.

What are the places one can visit while in China?

Some of the major tourist centers citizens of Seychelles can visit while in China include: The Forbidden City, The Great Wall of China, The Terracotta Warriors, Hangzhou, etc.