Is 10 year tourist visa to China still valid?

As of March 15, 2023, the Chinese government lifted its earlier suspension of 10-year visas for entry. If your 10-year visa has remaining validity (i.e., your planned travel period is prior to the visa's expiration date), you may once again use it for entry into China.



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Entry under these visas had been suspended from March 28, 2020 through March 14, 2023 due to COVID-19. Now, these visa holders have the option to apply for a free three-year extension or to obtain a new 10-year visa once their current one expires, following the standard visa procedures and documentation requirements.

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Answer: According to policy adjustments effective on 15 March 2023, if you hold a Chinese Visa issued before 28 March 2020 which is still valid, you may enter China without re-applying for a new one.

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If you decide to travel to Mainland China: Enter the PRC on your U.S. passport with a valid PRC visa and keep it with you. Read the travel information page for Mainland China. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.

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Routine visa services in China were suspended on February 10, 2020, and did not resume until November 9, 2021, when the travel ban was finally lifted.

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The new announcement lifts the travel ban for foreigners holding one of the three specified categories of residence permits. There are a total of five categories of residence permits: work, study, journalist, family reunification, and personal matters.

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Summary: The People's Republic of China (PRC) government arbitrarily enforces local laws, including issuing exit bans on U.S. citizens and citizens of other countries, without fair and transparent process under the law.

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Common Issues and Mistakes There are issues that will cause an application for a Chinese visa to be rejected, some of these issues include: Criminal record or pending case in a court of law. In the past, you have violated visa rules for China or other country. Carrier of contagious disease such as AIDS, Hepatitis B…

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