Eros Africa Limited

China tourist visa

China visa — documents, fees, and processing time.

China issues 90-day tourist visas via the embassy. The applicant must visit the embassy in person. Embassy fees are paid at the consulate in addition to Eros Africa’s facilitation fee.

Documents required

What we need to process a China tourist visa.

Embassy appointment required. The guest must visit the embassy in person.

Foreign nationals in Kenya must also provide a valid Kenyan work permit, student permit, or dependant pass.

  • Passport copy.
  • Passport-size photo.
  • Accommodation voucher.
  • Flight ticket.

Helpful but optional:

  • Previous China visa (required if the guest has travelled to China before).

Visa types & charges

China tourist visa fees.

Embassy fee — normal serviceKES 7,958
Embassy fee — express serviceKES 12,500
Visa typeFee
Normal Service (90 Days) — facilitation

KES 20,000 if the guest has previous travel history to China.

10 working days

KES 25,000
Express Service (90 Days) — facilitation

2 working days

KES 25,000
  • Normal Service (90 Days): 10 working days. Facilitation KES 20,000 if the guest has previous travel history to China; KES 25,000 if not.
  • Express Service (90 Days): 2 working days.

Embassy fees are paid at the consulate in addition to the facilitation fee. If the visa application is rejected, charges are non-refundable.

Agents must make the applicable payments to Eros Africa before any visa applications are made on their behalf.

Cancellations

Cancellations and no-shows.

Visa fees in the event of cancellation or no-show are non-refundable.

Processing timeline

2–10 working days

  • Normal service takes approximately 10 working days. Express service takes approximately 2 working days after the embassy appointment (excluding weekends and public holidays).
  • Agents requiring urgent visas must contact Eros Africa directly. Additional charges apply for urgent applications.
  • Eros Africa Visa Team take no responsibility for any delays that may arise in the visa application process.

Visa conditions

Conditions you and your clients must accept.

  • Tourist visas are issued by the China Immigration Authorities.
  • A visa is required prior to entry into China.

Important details

A few things to keep in mind.

  • Issuance of visas is subject to the sole approval of the China Immigration Department and cannot be guaranteed by Eros Africa Limited.
  • Government fees are subject to change and are non-refundable under any circumstances.
  • Issuance of a visa does not guarantee entry into China. Entry is at the ultimate discretion of immigration authorities.
  • The issued visa becomes invalid if the information on the visa changes. It is the responsibility of the Agent to ensure visa conditions remain valid at the time of travel.