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Singapore
Population: 4,492,150
Area: 692.7 sq km
Ethnic groups: Chinese, Malay, Indian
Religions: Buddhist, Muslim, Taoist, Hindu, Catholic
Languages: Mandarin, English, Malay, Hokkien
Capital: Singapore
Country Phone Code: +65
Currency: Singapore dollar
Area: 692.7 sq km
Ethnic groups: Chinese, Malay, Indian
Religions: Buddhist, Muslim, Taoist, Hindu, Catholic
Languages: Mandarin, English, Malay, Hokkien
Capital: Singapore
Country Phone Code: +65
Currency: Singapore dollar
How to Apply for a China Visa
Visa is not required for ordinary passport holders of Singaporean, Japanese and Brunei to China if they stay there less than 15 days for visiting relatives or friends, doing business and tourism.
1. To apply for a China visa, you must possess a valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months, and a blank visa page at least. Your endorsed visa will get expired if your passport gets invalid.
2. The VISA APPLICATION FORM should be completed truly and correctly with a passport photo affixed. If the accompanying child on your passport travels with you, the child's photo is also required, and you should declare to the visa officer.
3. Number of entries of China visa includes single-entry visa valid for 3 months, double-entry visa valid for three months, 6-month-multiple-entry visa, and one-year -multiple-entry visa. Duration of stay will be determined by the visa officer. Validity of visa usually starts on your application date.
4. 3rd country passport holders should provide original and a photocopy of their Singapore PR, WP, EP, or valid visa.
5. Visa processing takes 4 working days. You may request same-day or next-day processing, however, an extra of express fee will be charged. Queue number from the reception is not necessary for collecting your visa. Please pay at COUNTER 1 in cash only, and collect your passport at COUNTER 2. If you need to collect your visa earlier, please proceed to the collection counter at 4:00 p.m. the same day, and an additional $50 will be charged.
6. If your pickup receipt is missing, the applicant must be present in person with his ID card in order to collect his visa. The embassy shall not be responsible for any possible earlier collection by someone with the lost receipt.
Visa is not required for ordinary passport holders of Singaporean, Japanese and Brunei to China if they stay there less than 15 days for visiting relatives or friends, doing business and tourism.
1. To apply for a China visa, you must possess a valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months, and a blank visa page at least. Your endorsed visa will get expired if your passport gets invalid.
2. The VISA APPLICATION FORM should be completed truly and correctly with a passport photo affixed. If the accompanying child on your passport travels with you, the child's photo is also required, and you should declare to the visa officer.
3. Number of entries of China visa includes single-entry visa valid for 3 months, double-entry visa valid for three months, 6-month-multiple-entry visa, and one-year -multiple-entry visa. Duration of stay will be determined by the visa officer. Validity of visa usually starts on your application date.
4. 3rd country passport holders should provide original and a photocopy of their Singapore PR, WP, EP, or valid visa.
5. Visa processing takes 4 working days. You may request same-day or next-day processing, however, an extra of express fee will be charged. Queue number from the reception is not necessary for collecting your visa. Please pay at COUNTER 1 in cash only, and collect your passport at COUNTER 2. If you need to collect your visa earlier, please proceed to the collection counter at 4:00 p.m. the same day, and an additional $50 will be charged.
6. If your pickup receipt is missing, the applicant must be present in person with his ID card in order to collect his visa. The embassy shall not be responsible for any possible earlier collection by someone with the lost receipt.
Types of China Visa
1. TOURIST VISA (L),issued to those traveling to China for tourism, visiting their relatives or friends, or other personal affairs.
2. VISIT VISA (F), issued to those traveling to China for an official visit, business, lecturing, exchange programs, short-term study, etc. An official invitation letter is required.
3. WORK VISA (Z), issued to those and their accompanying immediate family to work in China. Following documents are required:
a. Original and a photocopy of Employment Permit from China labor Ministry
b. Original official invitation letter from the authorized organizations in China
c. Original and a photocopy of medical report by General Hospital of Singapore or health quarantine clinics in China.
4. STUDENT VISA (X), issued to those going to China for a study program of more than six months. Following documents are required:
a. Original and photo copy of Application Form JW201 or JW202 for International Students issued by Ministry of Education of China
b. Original and a photocopy of Admission Notice issued by the receiving university;
c. Original and a photocopy of medical report by General Hospital or health quarantine clinics in China.
5. RESIDENCE VISA (D), issued to those who intend to reside in China permanently. Original and a photocopy of Residence Permit issued by Public Security Authorities in China are required.
6. TRANSIT VISA (G), issued to those traveling to a third country via China. Return ticket to the third country is required. Those who transit at China's airports within 24 hours do not need a transit visa.
7. CREW VISA (C), issued to crew of international flights, trains and ships, and their spouses.
8. JOURNALIST VISA (J), J-1 is issued to resident journalists in China, and J-2 to journalists on a temporary assignment. Original official invitation letter is required for both J-1 and J-2. Original and a photocopy of medical report are also required for J-1.
1. TOURIST VISA (L),issued to those traveling to China for tourism, visiting their relatives or friends, or other personal affairs.
2. VISIT VISA (F), issued to those traveling to China for an official visit, business, lecturing, exchange programs, short-term study, etc. An official invitation letter is required.
3. WORK VISA (Z), issued to those and their accompanying immediate family to work in China. Following documents are required:
a. Original and a photocopy of Employment Permit from China labor Ministry
b. Original official invitation letter from the authorized organizations in China
c. Original and a photocopy of medical report by General Hospital of Singapore or health quarantine clinics in China.
4. STUDENT VISA (X), issued to those going to China for a study program of more than six months. Following documents are required:
a. Original and photo copy of Application Form JW201 or JW202 for International Students issued by Ministry of Education of China
b. Original and a photocopy of Admission Notice issued by the receiving university;
c. Original and a photocopy of medical report by General Hospital or health quarantine clinics in China.
5. RESIDENCE VISA (D), issued to those who intend to reside in China permanently. Original and a photocopy of Residence Permit issued by Public Security Authorities in China are required.
6. TRANSIT VISA (G), issued to those traveling to a third country via China. Return ticket to the third country is required. Those who transit at China's airports within 24 hours do not need a transit visa.
7. CREW VISA (C), issued to crew of international flights, trains and ships, and their spouses.
8. JOURNALIST VISA (J), J-1 is issued to resident journalists in China, and J-2 to journalists on a temporary assignment. Original official invitation letter is required for both J-1 and J-2. Original and a photocopy of medical report are also required for J-1.
China Visa Fees
The government of P.R. China has decided to waive visa requirement for Singapore citizens holding ordinary passports traveling to China for a short stay effective on 1 July, 2003. Details are as follows.
1. Ordinary passport holders traveling to China for the purposes of business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, and transit for less than 15 days starting from the date of entry are exempted from visa, and can enter and exit from China’s ports open to foreigners. Passport Control Stations will check on the passport validity of individuals. Those intending for an extended stay of more than 15 days can apply for a visa at the local Public Security Organ after entry into China. Overstayers will be punished by the Chinese Public Security organ or Passport Control Station according to relevant law.
2. Ordinary passport holders traveling to China for more than 15 days or for the purposes of study, work, residence and journalism as well as diplomatic and official passport holders are still required to apply for a visa beforehand as it is at the Chinese embassies or consulates overseas.
As of May 1, 2003 China visa fees for U.S. citizens are adjusted as follows.
Single-entry visa S$90
Double-entry visa S$135
6-month-multiple-entry visa S$180
One-year-multiple-entry visa: S$270
The government of P.R. China has decided to waive visa requirement for Singapore citizens holding ordinary passports traveling to China for a short stay effective on 1 July, 2003. Details are as follows.
1. Ordinary passport holders traveling to China for the purposes of business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, and transit for less than 15 days starting from the date of entry are exempted from visa, and can enter and exit from China’s ports open to foreigners. Passport Control Stations will check on the passport validity of individuals. Those intending for an extended stay of more than 15 days can apply for a visa at the local Public Security Organ after entry into China. Overstayers will be punished by the Chinese Public Security organ or Passport Control Station according to relevant law.
2. Ordinary passport holders traveling to China for more than 15 days or for the purposes of study, work, residence and journalism as well as diplomatic and official passport holders are still required to apply for a visa beforehand as it is at the Chinese embassies or consulates overseas.
As of May 1, 2003 China visa fees for U.S. citizens are adjusted as follows.
Single-entry visa S$90
Double-entry visa S$135
6-month-multiple-entry visa S$180
One-year-multiple-entry visa: S$270
