ASEAN Visa (Business - 5-Year Multiple Entry)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Processing time
- Varies by location
- Fee
- Fee details to be confirmed by Chinese embassies
- Validity
- 5 years, multiple entry
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Business personnel from ASEAN member states (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) and ASEAN observer state Timor-Leste
Eligible countries: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Viet Nam
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Purpose of visit
Business activities. Spouses and children of qualifying business personnel are also eligible.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Business invitation from a Chinese entity demonstrating qualifying business activities
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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
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Online application
Apply online through the COVA system selecting the ASEAN Visa category.
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Document submission
Submit application and supporting documents at local Chinese Embassy or Consulate.
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Processing wait
Processing times vary by location.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with ASEAN Visa sticker.