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Pakistan
Purpose
Tourism
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2 travelers
Guide status
Updated 10 Sept 2026

China Tourism Visa for Pakistani Passport (with Spouse)

Last updated: 10 Sept 2026

Quick Visa Snapshot
PakistanPakistan passport
ChinaTourism

You need a L (Group) Tourist Visa

Always verify with official sources before you travel.

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Plan for a sticker visa or embassy submission.

Visa Required

Yes

E-Visa

No

On Arrival

No

Insurance

Recommended

Health

None

Visa fee

PKR 13,200

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Visa Status & Eligibility

Visa required

No visa exemption. Pakistani ordinary passport holders require a visa for all visit types

Visa exemption

No visa exemption. Pakistani ordinary passport holders require a visa for all visit types

Application notes

Pakistani nationals applying for tourism must join an authorized tourist group of at least five people; the group must provide an Invitation Letter for Tourist Group issued by the relevant Chinese tourism authority (usually via a licensed Chinese travel agency)
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Application Process

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Complete the online visa application at cova.mfa.gov.cn (COVA), upload documents, and print the signed form and confirmation page

  2. 2

    Step 2

    After receiving the Online Visa Approved email, submit your passport, confirmation page, and original documents in person at Gerry's Chinese Visa Application Service Center for your consular district

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Pay the Gerry's CVASC service fee and collect your passport when notified (embassy processing is typically 4 working days after submission)

  1. Step 1

    Complete the online visa application at cova.mfa.gov.cn (COVA), upload documents, and print the signed form and confirmation page

  2. Step 2

    After receiving the Online Visa Approved email, submit your passport, confirmation page, and original documents in person at Gerry's Chinese Visa Application Service Center for your consular district

  3. Step 3

    Pay the Gerry's CVASC service fee and collect your passport when notified (embassy processing is typically 4 working days after submission)

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Application documents

  • Valid Pakistani passport with at least six months of remaining validity and one blank page
  • CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) front and back copy
  • Printed and signed COVA application form and confirmation page
  • Recent passport-sized color photographs meeting official specifications
  • FRC (Family Registration Certificate from NADRA)
  • Nikkah Nama original with English translation for spouse verification
  • Six months of bank statements showing sufficient funds
  • Proof of hotel reservation and flight itinerary
  • Police Character Certificate apostilled or attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan
  • Invitation Letter for Tourist Group issued by the relevant Chinese tourism authority

Health Requirements

Health Requirements

Medical

No mandatory vaccinations required for entry

Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travelers arriving from designated endemic countries

Destination at a glance

Capital

Beijing

Continent

Asia

Currency

Yuan Renminbi (CNY)

Phone code

+86

Language

Mandarin

Exchange rate

1 CNY = 41.4036 PKR

Currency converter

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PKR

4,140.36

USD

14.95

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Official links

  • Embassy in Pakistan
  • Consulate in Karachi
  • Cova
  • Cova Online Visa
  • Visa Centre
  • Visaforchina

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for a tourist visa to China from Pakistan?▾

You must complete the online COVA application at cova.mfa.gov.cn join an authorized tourist group of at least five people, and submit your physical documents to Gerry's Chinese Visa Application Service Center

Are Pakistani passport holders exempt from Chinese visa fees?▾

Yes, Pakistani ordinary passport holders are exempt from Chinese embassy visa fees under bilateral agreements, though Gerry's CVASC service fees still apply

What is the processing time for a Chinese visa submission through Gerry's CVASC?▾

Embassy processing typically takes approximately four working days after submission at Gerry's Chinese Visa Application Service Center

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