Transit visa · Aruba to China

C Visa - Crew Visa

Embassy required

Maximum stay
30 days
Processing time
4 business days
Fee
$30 USD (varies by nationality; US: $185)
Validity
Multiple entry: 12 months
Entry
Multiple entry

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    Available to crew members of international transport from all countries

  • Employment

    Must be actively employed as crew on international aviation, maritime, or railway routes entering or transiting China

    Required status: Active crew member on international transport

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

  • Photo

    Count: 1; Specifications: Color photo, 33mm x 48mm, white background, bare-head, full face, taken within past 6 months

  • Invitation letter

    Host requirements: Guarantee letter from the international transport company (airline, shipping company, or railway company)

  • Application form

    Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

    Form name: Chinese Online Visa Application (COVA); Form url: https://cova.cs.mfa.gov.cn

How to apply

  1. Document gathering

    Obtain guarantee letter from the international transport company.

  2. Document submission

    Submit at CVASC or Embassy/Consulate.

  3. Processing wait

    Standard: 4 business days.

  4. Visa collection

    Collect passport with C visa.

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This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.