China Passport/Visa
| Passport Required? | |
|---|---|
| British | Yes |
| Australian | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes |
| USA | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes |
| Visa Required? | |
| British | Yes/1/2 |
| Australian | Yes/2 |
| Canadian | Yes/2 |
| USA | Yes/2 |
| Other EU | Yes/2 |
| Return Ticket Required? | |
| British | Yes |
| Australian | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes |
| USA | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes |
Note:
Passports
Passport Note
(b) HIV-positive travellers are not permitted to enter the country.
Visas
(a) 1. nationals of the UK travelling to Hong Kong only for stays of up to 180 days;
(b) 2. all nationals referred to in the chart above travelling only to Macao for stays of up to 90 days (except nationals of the USA for stays up to 30 days; and nationals of the UK for stays up to six months);
(c) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting plane to another country within 24 hours who hold valid onward documentation and do not leave the airport;
(d) some passengers (not including nationals of the USA or UK) who transit through Pudong or Hongqiao airports only, with all necessary documentation, within 48 hours.
Visa Note
(b) Business travellers are required to provide an official invitation from the company or institution in China when applying for a visa.
(c) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist/Business/Transit UK nationals: £30 (single-entry); £45 (double-entry); £90 (multiple-entry; six months); £150 (multiple-entry; 12 months and 24). Group (at least five people): £24 per person. The express ervice costs £30
US nationals: $130 per person regardless of the visa applied for. Group visa applications cost $110 per person. The express charge for US nationals is $20 with the emergency service an extra $30.
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