China: visa & travel guide
Visa options, costs, processing times and where to apply for China, for travellers from Pakistan.
Visa types
| Visa | Processing (official) | Reported wait | Stay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Pakistani students admitted to a Chinese university or school need an X1 visa (study lo... |
Usually 4 working days at the Embassy after it receives your passport (no urgent service) | - | X1: for study longer than 180 days (residence permit obtained in China). X2: for study of 180 days or less. | Requirements |
| Tourist / Visit Pakistanis visiting China short-term fill in the online form on bio.visaforchina.cn and... |
Usually 4 working days at the Embassy after it receives your passport (no urgent service) | - | The consular officer decides validity, length of stay and number of entries case by case. Q2/S2 visits are 180 days or less. | Requirements |
Daily travel costs
| Where | Budget hotel | Food / day | Transport / day | Return flight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | PKR 11,566 | PKR 2,891 | PKR 826 | PKR 225,000 - 281,000 |
| Shanghai | PKR 10,740 | PKR 2,891 | PKR 826 | PKR 215,000 - 271,000 |
Guides about China
Embassies & visa centres
Embassy of China
Embassy · Islamabad
Consulate General of China
Consulate · Karachi
Consulate General of China
All offices
Consulate · Lahore
