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China tourist visa for Portuguese citizens
Portuguese citizens are required to have a visa when travelling to China. China tourist visa is required for Portuguese citizens. The stay is usually short with a period of 30 days and visa expires in 90 days. Applicant is not required to be present when applying for China tourist visa. A total of 10 documents are required for applying China tourist visa.
China tourist visa conditions, fees and processing time for Portuguese citizens
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Max Stay: 30 days
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Visa Validity: 90 days
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China tourist visa requirements for Portuguese citizens
Documents required for China tourist visa from Portugal include passport, a completed visa application form and other supporting documents. A total of 10 documents are required.
Visa Application Form
Completed application form for China
Passport Photo
Photo must be no older than 6 months
Passport
Original Passport or Travel document of country with at least 6 months remaining validity on the date of travel and have at least 2 visa pages clear of any markings.
Passport Copy
A clear scan copy of passport of country with the information pages that has signature. Provide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details and passport issue and expiry dates. Must be valid for six months beyond the expiry date of the visa.
Previous Visa
Previous visas if available.
Previous Passport
Provide a previous passport of country if any.
Bank Statement
A recent monthly bank statement of the applicant from country. The statement must clearly show the applicant's name as the account holder, the balances of the accounts, and the date of the statement. If statements are printed online then it has to be Authenticated (stamped) by the bank officials.
Current Details
Employed:
• A letter from your employer on company letterhead, with contact details, stating that a leave of absence has been granted, purpose and duration of the trip, and that you will be returning to your current job.
• Current bank statement of the latest 6 months
• Income Tax Return (ITR)
• Original pay slips
Self Employed:
• Include a copy of your business license
• Company bank statement of the latest 6 months
• Income Tax Return (ITR)
Student:
• Submit an official letter from your school indicating that you are in good standing and that you are registered for the upcoming semester.
• No Object certificate from School or University.
Retired:
• Submit proof of your retirement fund. Yes.
Accomodation Bookings
Hotel reservation(s) in destination for the duration of your visit.
Embassy recommends not to purchase tickets until visa is approved. Don’t risk your money, time and effort by buying actual tickets. Get hotel bookings for any city in the world within minutes for visa purposes.
Travel Bookings
A round-trip flight reservations(s) for destination.
An Onward Ticket is a flight reservation made by a real travel agency that can be helpful for visa applications or if you want to enter a country without purchasing a return flight. Get verifiable one way, round trip, and multi-city flight bookings for visa purposes.
How to apply for China tourist visa from Portugal
China tourist visa application process for Portuguese citizens is quick and easy, as long as the necessary documents and information are provided accurately. By following these 8 steps, Portuguese citizens can ensure a smooth and hassle-free process in obtaining an China tourist visa. It is advisable to apply for the visa well in advance of the intended travel date to ensure that there is enough time for processing and to avoid any unexpected issues. The China government may reject applications for a variety of reasons, including providing inaccurate information, not meeting the requirements, or having a criminal record. In such cases, the applicant will need to reapply and pay the visa fee again.
- Gather documents
Gather all the necessary documents required for a China tourist visa including passport and any other supporting documents. - Valid passport
Check that Portuguese passport is valid for at least six months from the date of your arrival in China. If not apply for a new Portuguese passport. - Fill application
Fill the application form for China. - Submit documents
After filling, providing the required documents with your passport and make the payment and submit visa application at the embassy of China - Visa Processing
Once visa application for China is approved, you will receive a visa sticker in your passport and will be notified by e-mail. - Receive visa
Pickup your passport from China embassy - Arrival
Upon arrival in China, present Portugal passport to the immigration officer at the counter. - Receive visa
You will receive China visa stamp in your passport, which allows you to stay in China for the duration on your stamping.
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✨ China tourist visa tips
- 24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
- 72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
- 144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
- Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
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Do portuguese citizens need a visa to go to China?
Yes, visa is required for Portuguese citizens.
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China has major restrictions for travel. Most visitors from Portugal will not be allowed to travel to China. You are required to have mandatory quarantine.
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