China Business eVisa on Arrival
Apply for the China Business eVisa on Arrival online — we check your documents, submit them to the visa service, and deliver the confirmation you present at immigration.
What Is the China Business eVisa on Arrival?
The China Business eVisa on Arrival is a pre-arranged entry visa option that lets eligible foreign nationals obtain a short-stay business visa after landing at designated ports. It was introduced as part of pilot and relaxation measures to simplify short business trips and to reduce the need for a consular appointment in some cases; applications are processed by Chinese visa authorities and visa service centres.
You can start the process through the embassy portal or via DoVisa. On approval you receive an electronic confirmation and an arrival sticker or visa vignette placed in your passport at the port of entry — you should keep the confirmation email and any QR/confirmation code the authorities provide. DoVisa reviews your documents before we submit them and notifies you when the confirmation is ready to present to the immigration officer at arrival.
This visa is an entry permit for short business purposes — it does not replace longer work or residence permits. Recent policy updates have expanded on-arrival processing in select entry points and clarified passport validity and registration rules; Chinese consular notices and national immigration pages list which cities and service centres participate. The visa remains discretionary and immigration officers make the final decision on entry.
For full country guidance see China visa information and the embassy visa pages at China Embassy — Visa. When you're ready, Apply for your China Business eVisa on Arrival now.
Who Needs a Business eVisa for China?
Who Needs It
- Foreign nationals travelling to China for short-term business meetings, negotiations, or seminars who do not have visa-free entry
- Business travellers who will present supporting documents (invitation letter, company paperwork) at a visa service centre or port of entry
- Children and minors — a parent or legal guardian completes the application on their behalf
Who Is Exempt
- People’s Republic of China nationals (PRC passport holders)
- Diplomatic and official passport holders on government business
- Airline and vessel crew members on active official duty
China Entry Requirements & Restrictions
Passport Validity & Pages
Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from arrival and have at least two blank pages for visa stamps and endorsements. See the embassy guidance at China Embassy — Visa.
Vaccination & Health
A Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate is required only when arriving from a country with yellow fever risk. Routine vaccines are recommended — check the CDC China page at CDC: China for current advice.
Customs & Prohibited Items
China restricts or prohibits items including narcotics, weapons and ammunition, counterfeit currency, and obscene materials. Recent guidance flags emerging controls on certain electronic and biological items; declare items honestly on arrival. See official customs guidance linked in sources.
Registration & Local Rules
Foreigners are required to register with local authorities — hotels usually register guests with the Public Security Bureau. If you stay privately, you must register at a police station within 24 hours. See overseas mission advice for details.
Travel Insurance & Medical Care
Travel insurance is not mandatory for entry but is strongly recommended. Medical facilities vary by region — for serious cases you may need transfer to a major city. Carry prescriptions and documentation for controlled medicines.
Travel Tips for China Visitors
China spans five time zones but uses a single standard time across the mainland: China Standard Time (GMT+8). Major international entry points include Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY). Plan transfers carefully — domestic flights and high-speed trains connect most gateway cities.
- Currency: Renminbi / Chinese yuan (CNY). Note official currency limits on entry/exit — maximum RMB 20,000 without declaration; carry an internationally enabled card for larger expenses.
- Language: Standard Mandarin is official; English is commonly available at airports, major hotels, and business centres but less so in smaller cities — bring printed addresses in Chinese.
- Time zone: GMT+8 — allow extra time for domestic connections as many carriers use local schedules.
- Mobile payments: WeChat Pay and Alipay dominate everyday payments — have an international card or cash as backup.
- Tap water: Tap water is generally not recommended for drinking — buy bottled water or use filtration on extended stays.
- Internet access: Many western websites and social apps are blocked — arrange a VPN before travel if you rely on specific services.
- Police registration: Hotels usually register you with the PSB; if staying with friends you must register yourself within 24 hours at a local police station.
- Carry directions in Chinese: Taxi drivers and local staff appreciate the destination written in Chinese characters for smoother transfers.
"Booked last-minute for a trade show in Shanghai Pudong. Submitted everything in the evening and got the confirmation the next morning. Airport immigration accepted the email and the sticker was issued without fuss."
"Needed a China Business eVisa on Arrival for a short visit — the DoVisa team flagged a missing company stamp before submission and the visa was ready on arrival. Saved a lot of time compared with couriering to an embassy."
"Did this on my phone between meetings. The photo upload was simple and I had my confirmation email before lunch. Had to show the invite letter at check-in but everything worked fine."
"Form was straightforward but the hotel name field was oddly formatted — I had to shorten the address. Support replied and helped. In the end the visa was issued and I got through immigration at Beijing."
"Fast and reliable — uploaded the invitation letter and passport scan and got confirmation in under 24 hours. Presented the confirmation at the visa desk and the sticker was placed in my passport."
"Applied for a last-minute business trip to Guangzhou. The process was clear and the team told me exactly what the Chinese visa service needed. Made the flight with time to spare."
"Never received the confirmation email initially — had to log back in and download the PDF. A minor hassle but the document worked fine at the airport."
"My photo upload failed twice and support took longer than I'd hoped to respond. Eventually it was sorted and I received the visa, but the delay was stressful before a business meeting."
"Organised a quick commercial visit and the China Business eVisa on Arrival arrived exactly as promised. The immigration officer in Xi'an only asked to see the invitation and my printed confirmation."
"Applied for a client visit in Shenzhen and received everything within a day. The rush option was worth it given my tight timetable — immigration processed my entry smoothly."
"Booked last-minute for a trade show in Shanghai Pudong. Submitted everything in the evening and got the confirmation the next morning. Airport immigration accepted the email and the sticker was issued without fuss."
"Needed a China Business eVisa on Arrival for a short visit — the DoVisa team flagged a missing company stamp before submission and the visa was ready on arrival. Saved a lot of time compared with couriering to an embassy."
"Did this on my phone between meetings. The photo upload was simple and I had my confirmation email before lunch. Had to show the invite letter at check-in but everything worked fine."
China eVisa: Frequently Asked Questions
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- China — Visa information (Embassy of the People’s Republic of China)
- CDC — China Traveler Health (Vaccines & Advice)
- GOV.UK — China: Entry requirements
- Travel.State.Gov — China International Travel Information
- Government of Canada — China travel advice and advisories
- IATA — North Asia regional information
- Immigration Department — Entry arrangements (Hong Kong & Macao context)