You need a L Visa (Group Tourist)
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E‑visa not available for your profile
Plan for a sticker visa or embassy submission.
Visa Required
Yes
E-Visa
No
On Arrival
No
Insurance
Recommended
Health
Required
Visa fee
PKR 13,200
Destination at a glance
Capital
Beijing
Continent
Asia
Currency
Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
Phone code
+86
Language
Mandarin
Exchange rate
1 CNY = 41.1361 PKR
Currency converter
LivePKR
4,113.61
USD
14.81
Best Months to Travel
Visa Status & Eligibility
Visa required
No visa exemption exists for Pakistani ordinary passport holders, who must obtain a visa prior to travel
Visa exemption
No visa exemption exists for Pakistani ordinary passport holders, who must obtain a visa prior to travel
Application notes
- Pakistani ordinary passport holders are not eligible for visa-free entry, visa-on-arrival, or e-visa facilities
- Tourism requires joining an authorized tourist group of at least five people
- Applicants must obtain an Invitation Letter for Tourist Group issued by a Chinese tourism authority via a licensed Chinese travel agency
- Pakistani ordinary passport holders are exempt from Chinese embassy visa fees under a bilateral agreement
- Applications must be submitted through Gerry's Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) in Pakistan
- Personal appearance is mandatory for biometric data collection at the CVASC
- Embassy processing typically takes four working days after submission to the CVASC
- Applicants should apply at least one month before the intended date of travel
Application Process
Step 1
Complete the online visa application form via the COVA portal at cova.mfa.gov.cn
Step 2
Print the signed application form and the confirmation page
Step 3
Book an appointment for document submission at the relevant Gerry's Chinese Visa Application Service Center
Step 4
Submit the passport, printed forms, and all supporting documents in person at the CVASC
Step 5
Pay the Gerry's CVASC service fee at the center
Step 6
Collect the passport from the CVASC once notified of processing completion
Document Checklist
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Application documents
- Valid Pakistani passport with at least six months of remaining validity
- Printed and signed COVA application form and confirmation page
- Recent passport-sized color photographs meeting official specifications
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) original and photocopy
- FRC (Family Registration Certificate from NADRA)
- Nikkah Nama original with English translation
- Employer NOC (No Objection Certificate) on company letterhead
- Six months of bank statements
- Police Character Certificate apostilled or attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan
Supporting documents
- Valid Pakistani passport with at least six months of remaining validity
- Printed and signed COVA application form and confirmation page
- Recent passport-sized color photographs meeting official specifications
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) original and photocopy
- FRC (Family Registration Certificate from NADRA)
- Nikkah Nama original with English translation
- Employer NOC (No Objection Certificate) on company letterhead
- Six months of bank statements
- Police Character Certificate apostilled or attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan
Health Requirements
Health Requirements
MedicalNo mandatory vaccinations are required for entry into China