Visa on Arrival (VOA) means that the applicant does not directly obtain visas to other countries from his country, but holds a passport and an entry permit certificate issued by the relevant organs of the country, and then issues a visa after arriving at the country's port. Visa on arrival is usually unilateral.
Foreigners normally need to obtain a visa for a China travel before departure, while there are certain cases where they are likely to get a China visa on arrival at entry ports. The validity counts from the day following your entry and only one entry is allowed. Once you exit from China, the visa on arrival expires.
Visa on Arrival at Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Xiamen, and Hainan for Tourists
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Note: In comparison with others, Hainan enjoys more privileges to issue VOA besides Hainan 30-Day Visa-Free Access. The landing visa you get in Hainan can last as long as 30 days. You can use it to visit other cities in mainland China and exit from all ports open to foreigners. In addition, the VOA is also available for international cruise ship travelers who disembark in Haikou or Sanya.
Who can apply?
Passport holders of most countries can easily get a VOA in Shenzhen, Zhuhai, or Xiamen, such as US, France, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, Ireland and Spain. Some may apply for it by showing passports with proof that they have been issued Chinese visa before by embassies and consulates, such as Indonesians and Philippines.
Countries not eligible include Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Cameroon, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Israel, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Sudan, Turkey, Uganda, and Yemen.
How to apply?
When you get to the VOA office at the border, just complete the application form, take a photo and pay the fee. In Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Xiamen, what you need for the application is just a valid passport, while if you apply for Hainan visa on arrival, return ticket and hotel bookings are required as well.
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