Visa services · China
China visa
Tourism, family visits, business or study. We guide you step by step, from checking documents and filling in forms to booking your appointment.
China visa at a glance
- Processing time
- 7–10 working days
- Service fee
- €89
- Visa fee
- From €111.55
- Interview
- Not required
Important
Since 15 March 2023, first-time applicants must go to the visa centre in person to have all ten fingerprints taken. Submission is by appointment only.
Visa types
LTourist visa
Short tourist trips. Usually valid for 3 months with one entry and stays of about 30 days; multiple entries can be requested with an invitation letter.
QFamily visit visa
Visiting relatives who are Chinese citizens (parents, spouse, children, etc.). Single, double or multiple entry; valid for 6 months to 10 years depending on nationality; stays of 90–180 days.
SFamily visit visa
For spouses, children and relatives of foreigners working in China. Single, double or multiple entry; valid for 6 months to 1 year; stays of 90 days.
MBusiness visa
Business trips, trade fairs and commercial cooperation. Valid for 3 months, 6 months or 1 year (multiple entry possible); stays of 30–60 days; requires an invitation from a Chinese organisation or company.
XStudent visa
Studying in China. Courses longer than six months need a residence permit after arrival, plus the admission letter and form JW202; short courses allow stays of up to 180 days.
ZWork visa
Working in China. Usually valid for 3 months with one entry; requires the work permit notice, and a residence permit must be obtained within 30 days of arrival.
GTransit visa
Passing through China on the way to a third country. Usually one entry, valid for 3 months, with short stays.
Fees
Visa service fee
Price: €89 per person
The visa fee is paid separately (see below).
Proxy or accompanied submission
Price: €29 per person
Optional: we submit the application for you or go with you.
What the service includes
Not included (paid separately)
Visa fee (Madrid consular fee + visa centre fee): standard €111.55, express €156.75, urgent €178.85
- We fill in the application form
- Travel itinerary
- Hotel bookings for the whole trip
- Return flight booking
- We book your visa centre appointment
- Checking and organising your documents
Documents
Nationality check: if one parent was Chinese and the other foreign at the time of birth, nationality must be determined before the first application, and you then apply on that basis.
We give you a document checklist template and sample files for your case, and help you prepare everything step by step.
- PassportValid for at least 6 months, with two blank pages
- Recent colour photo on a white background
- Proof of residence
- Visa application form
- Return flight tickets or itinerary
- Hotel booking or invitation letter from China
- Supporting documents: ID, proof of employment or studies
- Former Chinese passport or previous Chinese visaIf applicable
- MinorsFamily register or birth certificate, adoption certificate (if applicable) and parental consent
- Unemployed applicantsProof of funds, at least €100 for each day in China
- Invitation letter plus a copy of the inviter’s Chinese ID, or foreign passport and permanent residence permit
Process
Free consultation and check
The first consultation and initial document check are free: we assess your case and give you advice.
Payment and start
Once you decide to go ahead, you pay the full fee and we start preparing your application as soon as it arrives.
Appointment and submission
We book your visa centre appointment. First-time applicants attend in person for fingerprints; we can go with you or submit for you.
Visa issued
After approval, the visa is usually ready within 5 working days.
Chinese Visa Application Centre, Madrid
Monday to Friday, 9:00–15:00
Phone: 913 145 918
Address: C/ Agustín de Foxá, 29, 1º B, 28036 Madrid
Opening hours may change; the visa centre’s latest notice applies.
Terms
Cancellations
- After payment, if you ask for a refund while documents are being prepared, consular fees already paid are not refunded and up to 50% of the service fee is returned.
- Once the application has been submitted to the visa centre or consulate, no fees are refunded, whether or not the visa is granted.
Important information
- VIAJES FH and the consulate are not responsible if the visa is refused.
- Check the document list against the latest information from the destination country’s consulate or visa centre in Spain.
- Provide genuine, valid documents; VIAJES FH is not responsible for refusals caused by false or inaccurate documents.
- Validity, length of stay and number of entries are for guidance only; what the consular officer grants applies.
- Pay for flights and hotels only after receiving your visa and passport; VIAJES FH is not liable for losses caused by refusal or delay.
- VIAJES FH provides visa assistance; whether a visa is granted is decided solely by the consulate based on your documents.
- Visa and service fees follow official rates; if they change, the difference must be paid.
- When you receive your visa, check your personal details; if anything is wrong, we help you request a correction from the consulate.
Apply online
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Fill in these details and we will contact you as soon as possible to confirm documents and price. Nothing is charged when you submit.
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Information checked in November 2026. Current consular rules always apply.