FAQs

  • A China visa is a document from the Chinese government that lets foreigners enter and stay in mainland China, unless they meet specific criteria for visa-free entry.

  • Most foreign nationals need a visa to enter China. However, some countries have agreements with China that let their citizens visit for a short time without a visa. It's essential to check the visa requirements for your nationality and travel reason.

  • To obtain a China visa in Malaysia, fill out an online application, gather the required documents, and submit them at a Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC). You can apply online yourself or have an authorized agent do it for you.

  • CVASC gives an agency number to their Authorized Agents. Always ask for this number and verify it with CVASC directly.

  • Yes, we are a CVASC Authorized Agent, Agency Number: 22061, since 2019. We offer personal customer service for China Visa applications in Malaysia. Our service is hassle-free and comprehensive, from pick-up to delivery of your passport with the approved visa. No deposit is needed; you only pay once your visa is approved and before the delivery of your passport.

  • Documents required for visa application varies from country to country, best to enquire from our staff for further details

  • Yes and No. If the applicant apply for single or double entry visa, he/she does not need to be present, can be represent by authorized agent like us, however, if the applicant apply for multiple or long term visa such as work or student, he/she need to present for bio-metric thumbprint at least one time at visa centre

  • No, as far as china visa is concerned, it does not cover Tibet & Greater China Region, if the applicant decide to travel in the same travel schedule for China, he/she need to check separately the visa requirements for each region

  • Typically we advise the traveler to apply within 45 calendar days from the date of travelling, usually the whole duration process will be around 7 to 10 working days, however, do take into considerations of Malaysia & China long public holidays, as China Visa Centre observe both countries public holidays

  • Yes, extension are possible under certain conditions. Please check with China Public security Bureau for more information, as they each and every extension as ad hoc basis

  • Effective 06 May 2025, President Xi Jinping paid a state visit to Malaysia, The Mutual Visa Exemption Agreement was exchanged at the witness of both leaders during this visit. It will take into effect soon after domestic procedures are completed by both countries. The agreement shall be in force for a period of 5 years. Thereafter, it shall be automatically extended for a further period of 5 years. The agreement explicitly stipulates the maximum cumulative visa-free stay for nationals of one contracting party in the territory of the other: no more than 90 days within any 180-day period. For foreign nationals entering China under the visa-free policy, this means that, the total number of days a foreign national stays in China must not exceed 90 within 180 days prior to any date. The 90-day period does not include the days spent in China under visa, residence permit and other visa documents or APEC Business Travel Card. The visa-free entry will not be granted to any foreigner whose cumulative duration of visa-free stay has reached 90 days within a 180-day period. In the case where a foreigner's cumulative duration of stay has not reached 90 days while the remaining period is less than 30 days, the visa-free stay period for the foreigner concerned for this entry shall not exceed the remaining visa-free stay period.

  • Validity of a visa refers to the period within which the visa holder is allowed to enter China.Unless otherwise specified, a visa is effective from the date of issuance to midnight Beijing Time on the last date of validity.

    The number of entries refers to the number of times the visa holder is permitted to enter China within the visa’s validity.

    Duration of stay refers to the longest period the visa holder is allowed to stay in China on each visit, and this is counted from the day following entry into China.When all the permitted entries are used up, the visa is no longer valid. Even if there are still unused entries, the visa is no longer valid if the validity has already expired. In either case, the visa holder should apply for a new visa if another visit to China is planned.

    The holder of a visa is eligible to enter China at any time prior to the expiry of its validity (allowed to enter China before midnight Beijing Time on the last date of its validity) provided that permitted entries on the visa have not been used up; the holder’s planned duration of stay in China must not exceed the duration stated in the visa.

    Please be noted that the final decision on whether the visitor is permitted entry or not will be down to the  local Border Control Authority in accordance with individual cases in accordance with Chinese law and regulations.

  • Validity of a visa refers to the period within which the visa holder is allowed to enter China.

    The number of entries refers to the number of times the visa holder is permitted to enter China within the visa’s validity.

    Duration of stay refers to the longest period the visa holder is allowed to stay in China on each visit, and this is counted from the day following entry into China.

    When all the permitted entries are used up, the visa is no longer valid. Even if there are still unused entries, the visa is no longer valid if the validity has already expired. In either case, the visa holder should apply for a new visa if another visit to China is planned.

    The holder of a visa is eligible to enter China at any time prior to the expiry of its validity (allowed to enter China before midnight Beijing Time on the last date of its validity) provided that permitted entries on the visa have not been used up; the holder’s planned duration of stay in China must not exceed the duration stated in the visa.

  • If you are holding a valid Chinese visa, you should be able to enter mainland China through any port open to the foreign citizens. However, the final decision on whether  the visa holder is permitted entry or not will be down to the Border Control Authorities in accordance with individual cases.
    Please be noted that the Border Control Authorities also has the final decision for visa waiver program.

  • You may apply for an extension of the “duration of stay” of your visa at a local public security authority before it expires, but without an assumption that the application will be automatically approved.

    Overstay violates the laws of China and will be punished.