1. Where can I apply for my visa to visit China?

The Chinese Embassy in The Hague accepts all visa applications within the Netherlands. The address is: Willem Lodewijklaan 10, 2517 JT, The Hague. There is no other Chinese diplomatic representative in other cities of the Netherlands that can accept Chinese visa applications. If you are currently staying in other countries that have diplomatic relations with China, you may always apply to the Chinese Embassy or Consulate Generals in that country. For the contact information about other Chinese Embassies or Consulate Generals, please click here.

2. When should I apply for the visa and how long does it take to get one?

The suggested applying time is one or two months before your visit to China. The visa procedure usually takes 4 working days, and for the urgent visa service, it could be done within two to three working days.  Same-day service is only available before 10 o'clock and under certain conditions.  Concerning a certain special visa applications that need to be referred back to Mainland China or Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the visa process could take two weeks to two months.

3.Hong long is the visa normally valid?

Single-entry visa is normally valid for 3 months from the date of issuance, double-entry visa could be valid for 3 or 6 months.

4.Hong long can I stay in China?

For tourist and business visa, the normal duration of stay is 30 days, and the maximum stay is 90 days.  If you are already in China and want to stay longer than the visa permits, it is possible to apply to the local Public Security Bureau for the extension of your visa if you have sound reasons to stay longer.

5. How can I apply for the visa?

Visa application by mail or post is not acceptable, and it cannot be sent back by post, neither. The applicant should come to the embassy by himself or herself, or send someone else to apply and pick up the visa. No authorization letter in this case is required.

6. What kind of documents should be prepared for the visa application?

For all kinds of visa applications, the original passport, one recent photo and the visa application form (could be downloaded from internet or obtained at the embassy) should be presented. For requirements on specific visa application, please click here.

7. What are the opening hours of the embassy?

The embassy is open for visa application from 9.00 to 12.00 in the morning, Monday to Friday (except holidays). It is strongly suggested that the applicant or the person who picks up the visa try to come to the embassy as early as possible (e.g. between 9.00 and 10.00) to avoid the rush hour at the embassy when there are a lot of people and it will take much longer to wait for one's turn.

8. How much is the visa fee?

The Chinese visa fee defers from the number of entries. Please click here for the specific information on different visa fees.

9. Where can I find tourist information and travel tips about China?

For all tourist information and travel tips about China, please click here.

10. If I still have questions about visa, how can I contact the embassy?

After carefully reading the information about visa on our website, if you still have any question, you may call 070-3065090 (automatic) or 3065091 (manual, available from 14:30 to 16:00, Monday to Friday except holidays)and we will try to reply to you as soon as we can.