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China Visa from Singapore

Tourist, visiting relative, domestic helper and business visas — email us your documents, hand over your physical passport, and we take care of embassy submission and stamping.

$175From, Single Entry
5Working Days, Stamping
6Visa Types
30Years Experience
At a Glance

China Visa — Key Facts

Every China visa follows the same basic shape: email us your e-documents first, then hand over your physical passport for embassy stamping.

Visa typesTourist (L), Visiting Relative (Q1/Q2/S1), Domestic Helper (S2), Business (M/F)
Application methodE-documents by email, then physical passport handover
Embassy review2–3 working days
Standard stamping5 working days after documents submitted
Express stamping3 working days — add SGD 105
Super express stamping2 working days — add SGD 190
Visa validity3 months from date of application
L / S2 visa entriesSingle or Double entry only
Q1 / Q2 visa entriesEligible for Multiple entry
Door-to-door delivery+ SGD 10 per passport
Don't apply too early. Tourist and Business visas are valid for 3 months from the date of application, not from your travel date. Applying months ahead of a trip can mean the visa expires before you fly.
How It Works

The Application, Step by Step

1

Email us your e-documents

Complete e-copies in PDF or JPEG — application form, passport photos, identity documents, invitation letters as required.

2

Hand over your physical passport

Once we've reviewed your e-documents, submit your original passport to us for embassy stamping.

3

Embassy review

2–3 working days for the embassy to review before we send your passport for stamping.

4

Stamping

Standard 5 working days, or choose express (3 days) or super express (2 days) for an additional fee.

5

Collection

Collect from our office, or add door-to-door delivery for SGD 10 per passport.

L Visa

Tourist Visa

Only eligible for Single or Double entry.

Every applicant

Core documents

  • China Visa Application FormCompleted fully — mark with an X where a checkbox can't be clicked.
  • ePassport photoRecently taken, white background.
  • ePhoto of the passport bio page
  • ePhoto of one empty pageIn the passport.
  • Singapore identityNRIC front and back, PR with Re-Entry Permit, Employment Pass or Work Permit with SGWorkPass status, or Long Term Visit Pass / New Electronic LTVP.
  • One month latest e-bank statement
  • Former China citizensIf you've obtained foreign citizenship, include your previous China passport or previous China visa.
  • Flight ticketsFor the trip.
  • Hotel voucherOr, if staying with a relative, the inviter's Chinese ID or foreigner's residence permit and passport copy, plus an invitation letter stating the inviter's details, the planned visit and who bears the travel expenses, signed by the inviter.
Physical passport. Submit it to us only after emailing your e-documents. Embassy stamping takes 5 working days from that point, and the visa is valid 3 months from date of application — so don't apply too early.
Q1 / Q2 / S1 Visa

Visiting Relative Visas

For family members of Chinese citizens or foreigners with permanent residence in China. Q1 and Q2 are eligible for Multiple entry.

Q1 · Family Reunion

Q1 Visa

Spouses, parents, children, their spouses, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren and parents-in-law.
  • Inviting individual's IDChinese ID, or foreign passport and permanent residence permit.
  • Kinship proofMarriage certificate, birth certificate, or notarised certification of kinship — original and photocopy.
  • Invitation letterWith applicant details, visit details, and the inviting individual's name, contact, address, official stamp and signature.
Q2 · Short Visit

Q2 Visa

Family member or relative of a Chinese citizen or foreign permanent resident.
  • Inviting individual's IDChinese ID or foreign passport and permanent residence permit.
  • Kinship certificateMarriage, birth, or notarised kinship certificate.
  • Invitation letterApplicant, visit and inviting individual's information as above.
S1 · Long Stay

S1 Visa

Spouse, parent, child under 18 or parent-in-law of a foreigner residing in China 180+ days for work or study.
  • Inviting individual's passport & residence permitPhotocopy.
  • Kinship certificateMarriage, birth, or notarised kinship certificate.
  • Invitation letterFrom the foreign resident, with applicant, visit and inviter details.
S1 holders only. You must apply to the local public security exit/entry administration for a foreigners' residence permit within 30 days of entering China.
S2 Visa

Domestic Tourist Visa for Domestic Helper

Only eligible for Single or Double entry. Passport stamping can only be submitted 1 month before travel, though you may apply earlier.

From the helper

Helper's documents

  • China Visa Application Form, ePassport photo, ePhoto of bio page and one empty pageSame standard as the Tourist visa.
  • Work PermitFront and back, e-copy.
  • SGWorkPass statusPlus MOM employment information showing employer name and current salary — accessed by the helper with her own Singpass.
From the employer

Employer's documents

  • Employer passportE-copy.
  • Singapore identityNRIC, PR with Re-Entry Permit, Employment Pass, Work Permit or LTVP.
  • Passport of the child or elderly personBeing cared for by the helper.
  • Birth certificate of the child, or passport of the elderly person
  • One month latest e-bank statementConsolidated page.
  • Sponsorship FormCompleted and signed.
Travel details

Trip documents

  • Flight tickets for all travellersEmployer, helper, child and/or elderly.
  • Hotel voucherWith the helper's or employer's name, or — if staying with a relative — the inviter's Chinese ID or foreigner's residence permit, plus an invitation letter as described for the Tourist visa.
M / F Visa

Business Visa

First-time applicants may only apply for Single or Double entry with 6-month validity — no biometrics required at that stage. A 1-year multiple entry business visa can only be applied for after at least one single-entry business trip, and biometrics are then required if not taken on your current passport within the last 5 years.

Every applicant

Core documents

  • China Visa Application Form, ePassport photo, ePhoto of bio page and one empty pageSame standard as the Tourist visa.
  • Singapore identityNRIC, PR with Re-Entry Permit, Employment Pass or Work Permit with SGWorkPass status, or LTVP.
M Visa

Commercial Activities

Trade, competitions, other commercial activities.
  • Invitation letterFrom a trade partner in China, or trade fair invitation, with applicant, visit and inviting entity details, official stamp and signature.
F Visa

Exchanges & Study Tours

Academic, cultural or religious exchanges, NGO activities, volunteering (90 days or less), pre-approved foreign experts, surveying and mapping.
  • Invitation letterSame information requirements as the M visa.
Multiple entry renewal. Provide a photocopy of your recent F or M visa. If this is your first multiple entry application, biometrics are required.
Pricing

China Visa Fees

Fees vary by nationality and number of entries.

From

SGD 175 Singapore passport, single entry
NationalitySingleDoubleMultiple (6mo)Multiple (12mo)
Singapore$175$185$210$230
USA$390 flat — 10-year multiple entry
Canada$255
Other Nationality$195$215$250$290
Door-to-door delivery+ SGD 10 per passport
Same-day express delivery+ SGD 10, if collection is the same day as your appointment
Express stamping (3 working days)+ SGD 105
Super express stamping (2 working days)+ SGD 190
Normal stamping (5 working days)No additional fee

All fees are non-refundable once an application is submitted, regardless of the outcome. Rates subject to change without notice.

FAQ

Common Questions

What our visa desk gets asked most about China applications.

How much does a China visa cost?

For Singapore passport holders: SGD 175 single entry, SGD 185 double, SGD 210 for 6-month multiple, SGD 230 for 12-month multiple. Other nationalities: SGD 195, 215, 250 and 290 respectively. USA passports are a flat SGD 390 for a 10-year multiple entry, and Canada passports are SGD 255. Express and super express stamping carry additional fees on top.

How long does it take?

Standard stamping is 5 working days once your complete documents are submitted, after 2–3 working days of embassy review. Express (3 days) adds SGD 105, and super express (2 days) adds SGD 190.

Tourist, Visiting Relative or Business — which do I need?

Tourist (L) is for general travel, single or double entry only. Visiting Relative (Q1, Q2, S1) is for family of Chinese citizens or foreign permanent residents, with Q1 and Q2 eligible for multiple entry. Business (M/F) covers trade, conferences, academic or cultural exchanges and similar activities.

Can my domestic helper get a China visa?

Yes, on the Domestic Tourist S2 visa. Alongside her own documents, we'll need your passport and Singapore ID as the employer, a signed Sponsorship Form, your bank statement, and the passport or birth certificate of the child or elderly person she cares for. Flight tickets for everyone travelling are required.

Do I need biometrics for a business visa?

Not for your first single or double entry application after a break. Biometrics are required once you apply for a 1-year multiple entry business visa, which itself is only available after at least one single-entry business trip, and if biometrics haven't been taken on your current passport within the last 5 years.

Do I need to go to the embassy myself?

No. Email your e-documents to us first for review, then hand over your physical passport. We submit it for embassy stamping and notify you when it's ready for collection or delivery.

When should I apply?

Not too early. Tourist and Business visas are valid for 3 months from the date of application, not your travel date, so applying months in advance can mean the visa expires before you fly. Domestic helper passport stamping can only be submitted 1 month before travel, even if you start preparing documents earlier.

Start Your China Visa Application

Email us your e-documents and travel dates. We'll confirm your exact fee based on nationality and entry type, and tell you exactly what to prepare — usually within one business hour.