China visa
China visa: especially business and work visas
On a Finnish passport short tourist trips are visa-free until 31.12.2026. We serve especially residents of Finland holding other nationalities, and work, study and longer-stay visas. For Finnish citizens the visa costs from €195, express from €325; for other nationalities we quote the price on request. The fastest processing is about 2 working days.
Apply for a China visaProcessing times
Choose the right processing time
Visa: standard
Processing approx. 4 working days
from €195Visa: express
Processing approx. 3 working days
from €325Visa: urgent
Processing approx. 2 working days
Price on requestPrices apply to Finnish citizens and include the visa centre and consular fees plus our service. Nationality, visa category and number of entries can change the price, so we confirm it per application. The price and availability of urgent processing are confirmed separately.
Visa issuance and validity are decided solely by the competent authority. Fees cover application processing and are non-refundable once processing or third-party costs have begun. No refunds or price adjustments apply if a visa is refused or issued for a shorter period than requested.
In short
China visa: the key facts
- Visa-free entry
- On a Finnish passport short tourist trips are visa-free until 31.12.2026. There is no official decision yet on an extension.
- Visa required
- For work, study, longer stays and most business trips, and always on another country's passport.
- Processing time
- Standard about 4 working days, express about 3, urgent about 2. Availability of faster processing is confirmed per application.
- Visit to the visa centre
- Only if the application requires fingerprints (long-term categories, e.g. Z, X1, D, J1, Q1, S1). Other applications we usually submit on your behalf.
- Business visa
- Needs an invitation from the Chinese party. We advise on what the invitation must contain.
- Visa photo
- Taken at our office or processed from your phone photo, €10 with a visa order.
- Price
- For Finnish citizens from €195 (standard) or from €325 (express), including the visa centre and consular fees. Other nationalities and urgent processing: price on request.
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When do you need a China visa?
Business and work trips
Business trips, negotiations and work require a visa. The invitation is issued by the Chinese party, we advise on what it must contain.
Longer stays
On a Finnish passport, short tourist trips are currently visa-free, longer trips require a visa.
Another country's passport
Third-country nationals living in Finland are our largest applicant group. If you do not travel on a Finnish passport, you most likely need a visa, we check your situation.
How it works
A China visa in four steps
- 01
Choose the processing time
Standard, express or urgent? We suggest one that fits your schedule.
- 02
Provide details and invitation
A business visa usually requires an invitation from the Chinese party. We tell you what it must contain.
- 03
We handle the application
We fill in the application and deal with the visa centre.
- 04
You get the visa
We deliver the finished visa in your passport, ready to use.
Good to know
The China visa in practice
When does a Finnish traveller need a China visa?
On a Finnish passport, short tourist trips to China are currently visa-free, which covers an ordinary holiday. A visa is still required for working, longer stays and most business situations, and always if you travel on another country's passport.
The visa-free conditions and durations can change, so we always verify the situation at the time of application. If your case is unclear, tell us the purpose and length of your trip. We'll tell you straight whether you need a visa or not.
Business visas and invitations
China's business and work visas almost always require an invitation from a Chinese party, and its form and content are strictly defined. A deficient invitation is the most common cause of processing delays.
We handle the visa-centre process on your behalf and check the invitation's validity in advance. In urgent cases, the fastest processing completes in about 2 working days.
FAQ
Questions about the China visa
Information verified on October 2, 2026. Visa rules, fees and processing times can change without notice. We confirm the current requirements for every assignment.
Official sources: Chinese visa authorities
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Rustravel prepares and submits the application strictly on the basis of the information and documents provided by the customer. The final decision to issue or refuse a visa rests exclusively with the embassy, consulate, or competent authority of the destination country. Rustravel cannot guarantee that a visa will be issued. Read the terms of service