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Chinese visa requirements: Passport and visa required. Transit visa required for any stop (even if you do not exit the plane or train) in China. Business travelers are required to obtain formal invitation from Chinese business contact. Tourist visas are issued only after receipt of a confirmation letter from a Chinese tour agency or letter of invitation from a relative in China. Single-entry visa requires $30 processing fee (no personal checks), 1 tourist visa application form, and 1 photo. Allow at least 5 business days for processing. Medical examination required for those staying 1 year or longer. AIDS test required for persons staying more than 6 months. IMPORTANT: The information appearing on this website is not necessarilly up to date. You must verify travel requirements with the Chinese Embassy or at one of their consulates prior to finalizing your travel plans. Sections •  Chinese Embassy •  Chinese Consulates •  Chinese Passport