Canadians intending to visit China must be in possession of a passport which is valid for at least 6 months for a single entry within 3 months of the date of visa issue; at least 9 months for double or multiple entries within 6 months.

Tourist Visa: Required
Business Visa: Required
Student Visa: Required
Return Ticket: Required

Validity: Tourist, Business and Group visas are normally valid for 3 months (single and double-entry). Multi-entry visas are normally valid for 6 months. The validity of Business visas varies. Transit visas are generally valid for up to 10 days.

Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see address section. Visas should be applied for at least 1 month before departure.

Note: A health declaration card must be completed upon arrival. HIV-positive status is grounds for refusal of entry or deportation. Anyone applying for permanent residence, or intending to stay or study for longer than one year, must either produce upon arrival an HIV test certificate (approved by a Chinese Embassy or Consulate abroad) or undergo a test within 20 days. This test should be conducted in Canada, as sanitary conditions are often substandard in local Chinese hospitals.