The Chinese Embassy in Israel has officially launched the China Online Visa Application System on June 30, 2025. The access address is: "https://consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA/" (the original "China Online Visa Application System" is no longer in use). Applicants must complete the online application form, upload required information and follow the necessary procedures. After the embassy reviews the application, applicants may visit the embassy with their passports to apply for a visa.

Please submit your application based on the main purpose of your visit to China:

Here are the documents you must prepare before submitting a 

visa application:

1. Basic Documents

(1) Passport

Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages.

(2) Photo

Please kindly upload to the online system a recently-taken color photo (bareheaded, full-face) against a white background.

(3) Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to those not applying for the visa in their country of citizenship)

If you are not applying for the visa in the country of your citizenship, you must provide your valid certificates or visa of stay, residence, employment or student status, or other valid certificates of legal staying provided by the relevant authorities of the country where you are currently staying.

(4) Previous Chinese passports or previous Chinese visas (applicable to foreign citizens who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship)

If you are applying for a Chinese visa for the first time, you should provide your previous Chinese passport and its information page.

If you have obtained Chinese visas before and want to apply for a Chinese visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any Chinese visa, you should present the previous passport's information page as well as the previous Chinese visa page. (If your name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, you must provide an official document of name change.)

2. Supporting Documents

C Visa

A letter of guarantee issued by a foreign transport company or an invitation letter issued by a relevant entity in China

D Visa

The Confirmation Form for Foreigners Permanent Residence Status issued by the Ministry of Public Security of China.

We kindly remind you that:

Holders of D Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security agencies under local people's governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits.

F Visa

An invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or an individual in China. The invitation should contain:

(1) Information on the applicant (passport No., full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)

(2) Information on the planned visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures)

(3) Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual)

G Visa

An onward air (train or ship) ticket with a confirmed date and seat to the destination country or region.

J1 Visa

Visa Notification Letter issued by the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and an official letter issued by the media organization for which the journalist works.

Applicants should contact the Chinese Embassy in Israel in advance and complete the relevant formalities.

We kindly remind you that:

Holders of J1 Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security agencies under local people's governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits.

J2 Visa

Visa Notification Letter issued by the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China or other authorized units in China and an official letter issued by the media organization for which the journalist works.

Applicants should contact the Chinese Embassy in Israel in advance and complete the required formalities.

L Visa

Documents showing the itinerary including air ticket booking record (round trip) and hotel reservation record, etc. or an invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China. The invitation letter should contain:

(1) Information of the applicant (passport No., full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)

(2) Information on the planned visit (arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, etc.)

(3) Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual)

(4) If the invitation letter is from an individual person, the inviting individual’s ID or passport is required.

M Visa

Documents on the commercial activity issued by a trade partner in China, or trade fair invitation or other invitation letters issued by a relevant entity or individual. The invitation letter should contain:

a) Information on the applicant (passport No., full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)

b) Information on the planned visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures)

c) Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual)

Q1 Visa

For family reunion, the following documents are required:

(1) An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China. The invitation letter should contain:

a) Information on the applicant (passport No.,full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)

b) Information on the visit (purpose of visit, intended arrival date, place(s) of intended residence, intended duration of residence, arrival and departure dates, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures)

c) Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, the signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual, etc.)

(2) The Chinese ID or foreign passport and permanent residence permit of the inviting individual.

(3)Certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between the applicant and the inviting individual.

"relationship of family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.

For adoption relations, the following documents are required:

(1)Foster entrustment notarization issued by Chinese Embassies/Consulates General in foreign countries or Foster Care Power of Attorney notarized and authenticated in the country of residence or in China

(2) The consignor's passport(s), as well as the certification notarized and authenticated certification showing the relationship between parents or guardians and children (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship).

(3) A letter of consent on foster care issued by the trustee living in China who has agreed to provide foster care services and the ID of the trustee.

(4) The certificate indicating the permanent residence status abroad of the parent(s) when the child was born, provided that either or both parents of the child are Chinese citizens.

We kindly remind you that:

Holders of Q1 Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security agencies under local people's governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits.

Q2 Visa

(1) An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China. The invitation letter should contain:

a) Information on the applicant (passport No.,full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)

b) Information on the visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures)

c) Information on the inviting individual (name, contact number, address, signature etc.)

(2) Chinese ID or foreign passport and permanent residence permit of the inviting individual

R Visa

The applicant should submit relevant certification in accordance with relevant regulations, and meet the relevant requirements of the competent authorities of the Chinese government on high-level talents and individuals with special skills urgently needed by China

S1 Visa

(1) An invitation letter from the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies) which contains:

a) Information on the applicant (passport No.,full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)

b) Information on the visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place of intended residence, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures, etc.)

c) Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, signature, etc.)

(2)The inviting individual's passport and residence permit

(3) Certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of immediate family members between applicants and inviting individual.

"Immediate family members " refers to spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of 18, parents-in-law.

We kindly remind you that:

Holders of S1 Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security agencies under local people's governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits.

S2 Visa

For visiting family members for a short period, the following documents are required:

(1) The inviting individual's (a foreigner who stays or lives in China for work or studies) passport and residence permit

(2) An invitation letter issued by the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies) which contains:

a) Information on the applicant (passport No.,full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)

b) Information on the visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures, etc.)

c) Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, signature, etc.)

(3) Certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between the applicant and the inviting individual.

"Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.

For private affairs, documentation identifying the nature of the private affairs should be provided as required by the consular officer.

X1 Visa

(1) The Admission Letter issued by a school or other entities in China.

(2) "Visa Application for Study in China" (Form JW201 or Form JW202).

We kindly remind you that:

Holders of X1 Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security agencies under local people's governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits.

X2 Visa

Admission Notice issued by a school or other entities in China.

Z Visa

One of the following documents:

(1) Alien Employment License of the People’s Republic of China issued by the Chinese government authority for Human Resources and Social Security.

(2) Permit for Foreign Experts Working in China issued by the State Bureau of Foreign Experts.

(3) Notification Letter of Foreigner's Work Permit in the People's Republic of China.

(4) Letter of Invitation to Foreigners for Offshore Petroleum Operations in China issued by China National Offshore Oil Corporation.

(5) Registration certificate of the resident representative office of foreign (origional) enterprises issued by related administrative department of industry and commerce.

(6) Commercial performance over than 90 days: An approval document for commercial performance issued by Chinese government authority for Cultural Affairs.

(7) Commercial performance less than 90 days: An approval document for commercial performance issued by Chinese government authority for Cultural Affairs and Notification Letter of Foreigner's Work Permit in the People's Republic of China;

We kindly remind you that:

Holders of Z Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security agencies under local people's governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits. 

Visa Exemption

1.Bilateral Agreement. According to the bilateral treaties or agreements signed or reached between China and some foreign countries, citizens of those countries who meet certain requirements may enter China without a visa. For specific information, please refer to the List of Agreements on Mutual Visa Exemption Between China and Foreign Countries

(http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/zlbg/bgzl/lhqz/).

2.Direct Transit. Foreigners who hold connected passengers tickets and are in transit to a third country or region by an international aircraft, ship or train via China do not need a Chinese visa, if they stay for no more than 24 hours in China without leaving the port of entry.

3.For information on China’s 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy, Regional Visa-Free Entry Policy and other Visa-Free Policies, please refer to the website of the National Immigration Administration of China at  (https://en.nia.gov.cn/index.html).

4.Visa-Free Policy for Some Countries （https://en.nia.gov.cn/n147418/n147463/c183390/content.html）

3. Special Reminder

(1) It is recommended to apply for your visa four weeks prior to your trip to China.

(2) If necessary, the consular officer may require the applicant to provide other proof documents or supplementary materials, or require an interview with the applicant. The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may require the applicant to submit the original of the invitation letter. The application for a visa may be declined if the applicant fails to provide true and complete information in the application form. The applicant shall bear all the consequences arising therefrom.

(3) The consular officer will decide on whether or not to issue the visa and on its validity, duration of stay and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant. An interview may be required by the consular officer if necessary. Visa may be refused without detailed explanation.

(4) Applications by post are not accepted.

(5) Applicants should check the issued visa upon collection and raise any questions at the same time. If there is no immediate question relating to the issued visa, the applicant is held responsible under any circumstances thereafter.

(6) You will be given a pickup form when you submit your application. Please keep this form in a safe place and return it to us when you collect your passport.

(7) Without approval of relevant Chinese authorities, employment in the territory of China is prohibited.

(8) The Chinese Embassy is responsible for the explanation of the visa policy.

Opening Hours of the Consular Section

Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday (09:00-12:00, holidays excepted).

Visa processing time:

For regular applications, visas can be obtained in four working days. For urgent applications, visas can be obtained in two or three working days (approval required).

If there is any question, please contact us via email:

tel-aviv@csm.mfa.gov.cn

For more details about visa service fees, please refer to:

http://il.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/lsfw/visa/202504/t20250428_11606297.htm