How to Visit China Without Visa from Germany

From December 1, 2023, China implemented visa free entry policy for 5 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain. From December 1, 2023 to November 30, 2024, holders of ordinary passports from the above 5 countries who come to China for business, sightseeing, visiting relatives and friends and transit for less than 15 days can enter China without visas. Please note that your purpose to enter China should be applicable to the above reasons, or you may be refused entry.
 

China adds 6 European countries that eligible for the 15-day visa free policy. From March 14, 2024, China implements visa free entry policy for 6 European countries including Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg. From March 14, 2024 to November 30, 2024, holders of ordinary passports from the above 6 countries who come to China for business, sightseeing, visiting relatives and friends and transit for less than 15 days can enter China without visas.

 

Do German citizens need a visa to travel to China?

Whether German citizens need a visa to visit China will depend on how long you intend to stay in China and your purpose to go to China. German citizens who intend to go to China for business, sightseeing, visiting relatives and friends and transit for less than 15 days can enter China without visas. If you want to stay in China for more than 15 days, or your purpose to go to China is not applicable with the purposes of the 15-day visa-free policy, You should apply Chinese visa in advance to enter China.

 

How to Visit China Without Visa

Without visa to visit China, you still need some documents to enter China.
 

• Passport validity can cover your stay in China
• Supportive documents helping to verify your purpose of visit including flight tickets, invitation letter and hotel reservation order

Recommended Tours in China Less Than 15 Days

Recommended Tour: 9 Days Best Scenery Trip Around Shanghai

In this tour, you will have the chance to explore Shanghai and it surrounding cities like Suzhou and Hangzhou. You can experience the modernity and vigor of Shanghai, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the characteristic water town and classical gardens of Suzhou and the magnificent view of Mount Huangshan.
 

Recommended Tour: 11 Days Best Yangtze River Cruise Tour

In this 11-day tour in China, you can know about the modern and traditional Beijing, historical and cultural Xi’an and modern Shanghai. You will also enjoy the majestic views alongside the Yangtze River by the cruise.
 

Recommended Tour: 14 Days Enjoy Natural Wonders of Zhangjiajie & Guilin

In this tour, you can know about the long history and profound culture of China by visiting Beijing and Xi’an, enjoy the picturesque or spectacular natural view of Guilin and Zhangjiajie and experience the modern Shanghai.

 

If I want to stay in China for more than 15 days, what should I do?

Planning to stay in China for more than 15 days, you should apply the Chinese visa in advance.

 

Where to Get the Visa Application Information

To know about your Chinese visa application in Germany, you can look through the information on the official website of the China Embassy in Germany. There are latest China entry requirements and visa policies of China on the website of the Chinese embassy. Generally speaking, if there is Chinese Visa Application Service Center(CVASC) in your country, the Chinese Embassy in Germany will not directly handle with your visa applications. And the Chinese Visa Application Service Center will directly deal with your Chinese visa applications.

 

Where to Apply the Chinese Visa in Germany

Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Berlin

Address: Invalidenstraße 116, Berlin, Germany
 

Frankfurt Chinese Visa Application Service Center

Office Address: Bockenheimer Landstraße 51-53, 60325 Frankfurt am Main
 

Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in Hamburg

Address: Willy-Brandt-Straße 57, 5.OG, 20457 Hamburg
 

Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in Munich

Office Address: Lutzstraße 2, 80687 München (Corner of Lutzstr. and Landsbergerstr. Zero Floor)
 

Duesseldorf Chinese visa application center

Office Address: Pempelforter Strasse 50, 40211 Duesseldorf, Germany
 

Please note that the office hours and visa processing time are different in different Chinese Visa Application Service Centers in Germany. Please see the information carefully on the official website of the Chinese Visa Application Service Centers. And if you have any questions, you can contact the CVASC in Germany through phone calls, email or fax.

How to Apply Chinese Visa in Germany

1. Prepare the Documents
 

• Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity
• Visa Application Form and Photo(You should first fill the Visa Application Form online on the official website of the CVASC, print it out and sign it.)
• Documents showing your itinerary in China including air ticket booking record (round trip) and proof of a hotel reservation or Invitation Letter
   

2. Submit Your Visa Application at the CVASC
 

• Submit your passport for scanning, and you will be given a ticket.
• Submit your Visa Application Form and additional documents needed, and you will be given a Payment Notice and a ticket.
• Finish the payment and you will be given your Pickup Form.
   

Should I apply the Chinese visa in person or can I authorize a third party to submit my Chinese visa application?

You can submit your Chinese visa application in person or authorize a third party to submit the Chinese visa application.

 

How far in advance should I submit my Chinese visa application?

You should make your Chinese visa application before your planned traveling date. Generally speaking, it is recommended that you apply your Chinese visa one month in advance but no earlier than three months.

 

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