G Visa - Transit Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 7 days
- Processing time
- 4 business days
- Fee
- $30 USD (varies by nationality; US: $185)
- Validity
- Single or double entry: 3 months
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Required for nationals not eligible for 240-hour visa-free transit or who do not meet visa-free transit conditions
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Purpose of visit
Transit through China to a third country or region
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Color photo, 33mm x 48mm, white background, bare-head, full face, taken within past 6 months
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
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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
Fill in COVA form selecting G visa.
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Document submission
Submit passport, form, photo, and confirmed onward ticket at CVASC or Embassy/Consulate.
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Fee payment
Pay applicable visa fee.
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Processing wait
Standard: 4 business days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with G visa.