You need a L Visa (Tourist)
Always verify with official sources before you travel.
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
None mandatory
Visa fee
PKR 13,200
Gerry's CVASC Regular Service Fee
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- Country
- China
- Capital
- Beijing
- Continent
- Asia
- Currency
- Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone code
- +86
- Language
- Chinese
- Exchange rate
- 1 CNY = 40.8834 PKR
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Visa Status & Eligibility
Visa required
Pakistani passport holders are not exempt from visa requirements and must obtain a visa prior to travel
Visa exemption
Pakistani passport holders are not exempt from visa requirements and must obtain a visa prior to travel
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)
- Pakistani ordinary passport holders are currently exempt from Chinese visa application fees
- Applications must be submitted through the official Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) in Pakistan
- All applicants must complete the online application form via the COVA portal before visiting the center
- Appointments are mandatory for all visa submissions at the CVASC
- Processing times typically range from four to ten working days depending on the volume of applications
- Applicants should apply at least one month before the intended date of travel
- Personal appearance is generally required for biometric data collection
Application Process
Mapping your visa journey…
Step 1
Complete the online visa application at cova.mfa.gov.cn (COVA), upload documents, and print the signed form and confirmation page
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
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
- Printed and signed COVA application form and confirmation page
- Recent passport-sized photographs
- 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
- FBR tax return documents
- Proof of hotel reservation
- Flight itinerary
- 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 and blank visa pages
- Completed and signed visa application form from the COVA portal
- Recent passport-sized color photographs meeting official specifications
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) original and photocopy
- FRC (Family Registration Certificate from NADRA) not older than six months
- Nikkah Nama original with English translation for spouse verification
- Six months of personal bank statements showing sufficient funds for the trip
- Employer NOC (No Objection Certificate) on company letterhead with contact details
- FBR tax return for the latest year
- Proof of accommodation such as hotel bookings for the duration of the stay
- Detailed travel itinerary covering the planned visit to China
- Police Character Certificate apostilled or attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan
Health Requirements
MedicalNo mandatory vaccinations are required for entry into China
Frequently Asked Questions
Applications must be submitted to the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) in Pakistan after booking an appointment online
Currently, Pakistani ordinary passport holders are exempt from Chinese visa application fees
The COVA portal is the official platform where you must complete and submit your visa application form online before scheduling an appointment
HIGH advisory
Qatar has suspended visa-on-arrival services for Pakistani passport holders. Travelers must secure a valid visa or entry permit prior to departure.
MEDIUM advisory
Technical glitches have periodically caused suspensions of Pakistani passport services at home and abroad. Expect potential processing delays for travel documents.
LOW advisory
The United Kingdom has transitioned to an eVisa system for Pakistani visitors, replacing physical immigration documents.
LOW advisory
Pakistan and Italy have signed an agreement to abolish visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports.