How to apply for a Chinese visa on your own (terms and fees) 2023

If you want to take a vacation or continue to study in China, you must first apply for a visa. Method apply to The China visa itself is not too difficult, as long as the document requirements are complete.

In this article I will explain the procedure to apply for 2 types of visa viz tourist visa (L) AND student visa (X1/X2) To install China.

The procedure is more or less the same, the cost is the same. Only the document requirements are slightly different.

Now no longer handle the visa through the Chinese embassy.

The embassy has nominated visa application centre to deal with a visa application, it is the same as when applying for a visa for South Korea or Australia.

China Visa Latest Update (2023)

As of March 15, 2023, China visa applications, including for sightseeing (tourists), are open again.

Holders of valid valid visas (including those issued before March 28, 2020) can use them to visit China.

Visa-free policies will be reinstated for visiting Hainan, cruise ship passengers bound for Shanghai, and tour groups from ASEAN to Guilin and Guangxi (144 hours).

The latest travel conditions for visiting China (2023 update):

• Have a passport with a valid / valid visa
• Perform the antigen test (self-buffer) within 48 hours before departure and the result must be negative
• Compile health declaration form via the link https://htdecl.chinaport.gov.cn/
• Wear a mask during the flight to reduce the risk of infection.

Read also: How to apply for a Schengen visa (Europe), Read my experience!

Visa Turis China (Categori L)

As an Indonesian citizen, you need a visa to enter China.

Except for Hong Kong and Macao, where these two special administrative regions require 30 days visa waiver for Indonesian tourists.

Recently, Hainan has also provided a 30-day visa-free policy for Indonesian passport holders to develop their tourism potential.

It is recommended that you apply for a Chinese visa at least 1 month before your intended departure.

Once approved, the China Tourist Visa will be valid for 90 days from the date of issue, with lived in China for a long time 30 days.

Document requirements for applying for a Chinese tourist visa

Prepare the following document requirements that must bepress on A4 size paper, and then sort the documents according to the following list when sending to visa application centre:

1. Original passport. Valid for at least 6 months and has at least 2 blank pages.
2. Photocopy of the first page of the passport.
3. Visa application form. This form is obtained online via visaforchina.org. You must choose the same place where you applied for the visa. Fill in the requested personal data online and upload a recent photo with a white background. Print the form and include 2 passport photos (33mm x 48mm). Click here for clearer photographic requirements.
4. Itinerary or plans voyage accompanied by proof of return flight tickets and proof of hotel reservations via the site or application.

Applicants under the age of 18 must attach a photocopy of the applicant’s birth certificate, a copy of the parents’ passport and a letter of parental consent allowing the child to travel unaccompanied by the parents.

Also Read: How Much Is Your Monthly Grocery Or Cost Of Living In China?

Steps to apply for a China tourist visa

You can apply for a Chinese visa through visa application centre located in Jakarta, Medan, Surabaya or Denpasar.

The following are the steps or procedures for applying for a China Tourist Visa:

1. Fill out the online visa application form

Now, the visa application form has to be filled on line through the site visaforchina.org.

Enter the site then move the cursor to the Indonesian flag, you can choose the city where to apply for the visa – Jakarta, Medan, Surabaya or Denpasar. Select one.

Click fast access – Visa – new application form – Agreethen a page will appear to enter your personal data.

In addition, you also have to make an appointment online in advance, even in the “manage appointment“.

2. Come to the visa application center to apply for a visa

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Bring all the required documents (passport, visa application form, photo ID and itinerary) that have beenpress on A4 paper and sorted.

You will receive a queue number. When called, the officer will check all documents. Desires received for the date of collection of the passport.

3. Make the payment when you pick up your passport and visa

Make payment on the day of passport collection. Happy! Your visa has been done! The processing time for a Chinese visa is usually 4 days.

Double check your personal data which is listed on the visa.

Chinese Student Visa (X1/X2)

There are two types of Chinese student visa, depending on how long you intend to study or study in China: X1 visa (over 180 days) AND X2 visa (less than 180 days).

Important! The X1 visa is valid only 30 days after arrival in China.

You must resubmit the name residence permit after arriving in China.

With residence permit here you can stay arrived in China 1 year (can be extended every year) and can enter and exit China.

Before leaving for China, you can first read my article on preparations that need to be made to study in China.

Document requirements to apply for a Chinese student visa

Documents required for apply to student visa (X1/X2) for China is:

1. Original passport. Valid for at least 6 months and has at least 2 blank pages.
2. Photocopy of the first page of the passport.
3. Visa application form. This form is obtained online via visaforchina.org. You must choose the same place where you applied for the visa. Fill in the requested personal data online and upload a recent photo with a white background. Print the form and include 2 passport photos (33mm x 48mm).
4. Letter of admission from the university (original and photocopy).
5. “China Study Visa Application” form (JW201 or JW202) issued by a university or the Chinese Ministry of Education (original and photocopy).

Steps to apply for a Chinese student visa

The process is more or less the same as for the tourist visa, I will repeat it briefly:

1. Fill out the visa application form online.
2. Make an appointment in advance online through visaforchina.org.
3. Arrive in visa application centreyou will receive a queue number, then after being called you will collect the required documents.
4. Desires received for the date of collection of the passport.
5. On the day of collection, show it received and make the payment.

Chinese visa fees

The total cost or price you have to pay to apply for a Chinese visa (single entry) for both tourists and students is IDR 851,000. In detail, IDR 500,000 (visa fee) + IDR 351,000 (cost of service and taxes).

Payment is made when taking the visa that has been done, it can be in cash, debit cards, but also credit cards.

Please see the table below for a more comprehensive visa fee:

China visa application address

To apply for a visa, you can come directly to “China Visa Application Service Center”located in the following cities:

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