Any foreigner entering China is required to hold a valid Chinese visa. Please observe the period of validity and duration of stay on the visa. Foreigners who need to prolong their stay in Beijing beyond the expiration of their visas should apply to the relevant authorities for an extension or replacement three days before the expiration date.

Here, let's take L (Tourist) Visa for example:

Applicant Eligibility

Foreigners who come to China for travel.

Supporting Documents and Relative Requirement

1. Valid passport or other international travel documents.

2. VISA / STAY PERMIT / RESIDENCE PERMIT APPLICATION FORM with a recent 2-inch white background, bareheaded, and front-faced color photo. 

3. Valid accommodation registration in Beijing.

4. Individual travelers shall submit their comprehensive and detailed travel plans and itineraries.

5. Group travelers shall provide the certification letter that expresses consent on their visa extension application issued by their host travel agency.

Timeline for Application 

The processing of each application shall be completed within seven working days upon the submission of all the application materials.

Locations

a. Exit-Entry Administration Reception Hall of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau [2, Andingmen Dongdajie (St), Dongcheng].

b. Exit-Entry Administration & Foreigner Service Center of Zhongguancun Science Park (A 22, Shuangyushu Beili, Haidian).

c. Branch of Government Service Center of Exit-Entry Administration Department of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau: Xi 3 Huan Nanlu (W. 3 Ring Road South), Fengtai (Unit C, 3/F, Beijing Government Service Center).

d. Exit-Entry Administration & Foreigner Service Center of Chaoyang Sub-bureau of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau [1/F, Building 304, BEZ IT PARK, A 10, Jiuxianqiao (Bridge) Beilu (Rd), Chaoyang].

e. Exit-Entry Administration & Foreigner Service Center of CBD Sub-bureau of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau [Rm.0309, Beijing Fortune Plaza Office Building Block A Side Building, 7, Dong 3 Huan Zhonglu (E.3rd Ring Road Middle), Chaoyang].

f. Exit-Entry Administration & Foreigner Service Center of Shunyi Sub-bureau (1/F, Office Building, A 3, Tianzhu Donglu (Rd), Shunyi).

g. Exit-Entry Administration & Foreigner Service Center of Shijingshan Sub-bureau of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau (A 3, Gucheng Nanli, Shijingshan).

h. Exit-Entry Administration & Foreigner Service Center of Tongzhou Sub-bureau of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau (Rm. 2020, 2/F, Building of Tongzhou Park, Beijing Human Resource Service Industrial Park of China, 11. Xinhua Dongdajie (St), Tongzhou).

i. Economic and Technological Development Zone Exit-Entry Administration & Foreigner Service Center of Daxing Sub-bureau of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau (1/F, 4 Wanyuan Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone).

j. Exit-Entry Administration & Foreigner Service Center of Fengtai Sub-bureau of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau [3/F Fengtai Government Affairs Center, 7 Nanyuan Lu (Rd), Fengtai].

k. Exit-Entry Administration & Foreigner Service Center of Huairou Sub-bureau of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau [Huairou Government Affairs Service Center Public Security Service Branch Center, 37 Qingchun Lu (Rd), Huairou].

l. Exit-Entry Administration & Foreigner Service Center of Yanqing Sub-bureau of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau [5/F, Yanqing Government Affairs Service Center, 60 Qingyuanjie (St), Yanqing].

m. Exit-Entry Administration & Foreigner Service Center of Dongcheng Sub-bureau of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau [3/F, Government Affairs Service Center, 52 Jinbaojie (St), Dongcheng].

n. Exit-Entry Administration & Foreigner Service Center of Haidian Sub-bureau of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau [2/F, Beibu Service Mansion, 95 Beiqing Lu (Rd), Haidian].

o. Exit-Entry Administration & Foreigner Service Center of Xicheng Sub-bureau of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau [1/F Xicheng Government Affairs Center, Unit D, Building 8, Xuanwumenwai Dajie (St), Xicheng].

p. Exit-Entry Administration & Foreigner Service Center of Daxing Sub-bureau of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau [Building 8, Courtyard18, Jinxing Lu (Rd), Daxing].

q. Exit-Entry Administration & Foreigner Service Center of Changping Sub-bureau of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau [Building 4, Courtyard 9, Kexueyuan Lu (Rd), Changping].

r. Exit-Entry Administration & Foreigner Service Center of Mentougou Sub-bureau of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau [45 Xinqiaojie (St), Mentougou].

s. Exit-Entry Administration & Foreigner Service Center of Fangshan Sub-bureau of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau [16 Zhengtong Lu (St), Fangshan].

t. Exit-Entry Administration & Foreigner Service Center of Pinggu Sub-bureau of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau [7/F, Pinggu General Administrative Service Center, 13 Linyin Beijie (St), Pinggu].

u. Exit-Entry Administration & Foreigner Service Center of Miyun Sub-bureau of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau (Public Security Sub-Center of Miyun Government Service Center, 12 Xidaqiao Lu (Rd), Miyun).

Working Hours

a. Exit-Entry Administration Service Center of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau, Zhongguancun Foreigner Service Center of Exit-Entry Administration Department of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau, and the exit-entry service centers for foreigners of Chaoyang, Shunyi, Yanqing and Daxing sub-bureaus of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau: 9:00-17:00 from Mondays to Saturdays;

b. Branch of the Exit-Entry Administration Service Center of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau at Beijing Government Service Center: 9:00-12:00 and 13:30-17:00 from Mondays to Fridays, 9:00-13:00 on Saturdays;

c. Exit-entry service centers for foreigners of Shijingshan, Fengtai and Changping sub-bureaus of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau: 9:00-16:30 from Mondays to Saturdays;

d. Exit-Entry Service Center for Foreigners of CBD Sub-bureau of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau: 9:00-12:00 and 13:30-17:00 from Mondays to Fridays;

e. Exit-entry service centers for foreigners of Dongcheng and Tongzhou sub-bureaus of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau, and the Exit-Entry Service Center for Foreigners of Beijing Economic and Technological Development Area of Daxing Sub-bureau of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau: 9:00-17:00 from Mondays to Fridays;

f. Exit-Entry Service Center for Foreigners of Huairou Sub-bureau of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau: 8:30-11:30 and 13:30-17:30 from Mondays to Saturdays;

g. Exit-Entry Service Center for Foreigners of Haidian Sub-bureau of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau: 9:00-12:00 and 13:30-17:00 from Mondays to Saturdays;

h. Exit-Entry Service Center for Foreigners of Xicheng Sub-bureau of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau: 9:00-12:00 and 13:30-17:00 from Mondays to Fridays;

i. Exit-Entry Administration & Foreigner Service Center of Mentougou Sub-bureau of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau: 9:00-16:30, from Mondays to Fridays (except statutory holidays);

j. Exit-Entry Administration & Foreigner Service Center of Fangshan Sub-bureau of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau: 9:00-16:30 from Mondays to Saturdays (except statutory holidays)

k. Exit-Entry Administration & Foreigner Service Center of Pinggu Sub-bureau of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau: 8:30-11:30 and 13:30-17:30 from Mondays to Saturdays (except statutory holidays)

l. Exit-Entry Administration & Foreigner Service Center of Miyun Sub-bureau of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau: 8:30-11:30 and 13:30-17:30 from Mondays to Saturdays (except statutory holidays)

m. For the working hours during statutory holidays, please refer to the official announcements of the aforementioned venues.

Points for Attention

1. The applicants shall go to the exit-entry administration of the public security organs to handle all the matters in person. If any unit or individual that is notified by the exit-entry administration of the public security organs for an interview fails to undergo the interview within the agreed time without justifiable reasons, they may not be issued the Visa/Stay Permit and Residence Permit according to the law. The decision made by the exit-entry administration of the public security organs on rejecting the applications for extension, renewal or reissuance of ordinary visa or on not issuing foreigners’ stay or residence permits or on not extending the duration of residence shall be final.

2. If the nationality is unknown or in conflicts, relevant materials for nationality identification such as foreign passport, permanent residence permit of the country where the passport is issued, and citizenship certificate shall be submitted. The applicant, who is under 18 years old and is applying for Chinese visa for the first time, shall also submit his/her Medical Certificate of Birth or Birth Certificate, the passports of his/her parents and the certificate of residence outside China and other documents related to the determination of his/her nationality.

3. The original application materials shall be submitted for verification and processing.

4. Relevant materials in foreign languages shall be translated into Chinese.

5. Persons who have not canceled their Chinese household registration and resident identity cards shall apply after cancellation.

Hotline for Information and Supervision: +86-10-12367

WeChat Official Account of Exit-Entry Administration Department of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau: Beijing Gong'an Churujing