Notice on New Adjustments to Chinese Visa and Entry Policies
（Updated, March 14, 2023）
In order to facilitate people-to-people exchange between China and other countries,the following adjustments to Chinese visa and entry policies will be effective since March 15, 2023:
I. Foreigners with valid visas issued before March 28, 2020 will be allowed to enter China.
II. All categories of visa to China are open for application.
III. Port visas are no longer suspended.
IV. The following visa-free policies will be resumed: Hainan 59 country visa-free entry policy, 15-Day visa-free travel for cruise groups at Shanghai ports, visa-free entry to Guangdong Province for foreigners’ group from Hong Kong and Macao SARs, visa-free entry to Guilin of Guangxi Autonomous Region for tourist groups from ASEAN countries.
Annex: I. Instructions for visa application to China
II. FAQ
Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Malaysia
March 14, 2023
Annex I:
Notice on the Latest Requirements for Visa Application
（Updated, March 14, 2023）
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Malaysia will make the following adjustments on visa application requirements to China starting from March 14, 2023:
1. Application Procedures
1.1 Visa applications except for Diplomatic and Service Passport Holders and Diplomatic, Service and Courtesy Visas
a. Fill out the visa application form online(https://cova.cs.mfa.gov.cn), print out the confirmation page andthe full form(8 pages in total), sign the confirmation page and item 9 of the form.
b. Make an appointment online (https://avas.cs.mfa.gov.cn) to submit the application documents and print out the visa appointment confirmation form.
*Applicants can also complete the online form and make an online appointment through the China Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) website athttps://visaforchina.org.
c. Submit the application in person with materials (Please see Part 2 for material requirements)at the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Kuala Lumpur at the appointed time and retain ten fingerprints. Please contact the Visa Center ahead of time if you need postal service.
*The following applicants can be exempted from fingerprint collection: Applicants under the age of 14 or over 70; Diplomatic passport holders, or applicants eligible for Diplomatic, Service and Courtesy visas; Applicants who already had their fingerprints collected within the past five years at the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia or the CVASC in Kuala Lumpur with the same passport; Applicants with all fingers uncollectible.
1.2 Applications by Diplomatic and Service Passport Holders and for Diplomatic, Service and Courtesy Visas
Please fill out the visa application form online (https://cova.cs.mfa.gov.cn,online appointment is not required), print out the confirmation page and full form (8 pages in total), sign the confirmation page and item 9 of the form, and submit the visa application together with the original passport whose validity period is no less than six months, and blank visa pages, a photocopy of the passport’s data page and the photo page if it is separate and an official note, to the Consular Office of the Embassy.
2. Material Requirements except for Diplomatic and Service Passport Holders and Diplomatic, Service and Courtesy Visas
2.1 Passport
Original passport whose validity period is no less than six months and blank visa pages, and a photocopy of the passport’s data page and the photo page if it is separate.
2.2 Visa Application Form and Photo
One Visa Application Form completed online (please print-out of the full form, 8 pages in total) with one original photo same as the one in the application form.
2.3 Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to those not applying for the visa in their country of citizenship)
If you don’t apply for the visa in the country of your citizenship, you are required to provide the original and photocopy of 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.
2.4 Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous Chinese visas (applicable to foreign citizens who used to be Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship)
If you apply for a Chinese visa for the first time, please provide your previous Chinese passport and a photocopy of its data 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 photocopy of the previous passport’s data page and the photo page if it is separate, as well as the previous Chinese visa page. (If your name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, please provide an official document which can certify the change.)
2.5 In addition to the visa documents in 2.1 to 2.4, the following types of documents shall be submitted:
Visa Categories | Description of Visa | Supporting Documents |
C | Issued to foreign crew members of means of international transportation, including aircraft, trains and ships, or motor vehicle drivers engaged in cross-border transport activities, or to the accompanying family members of the crew members of the above-mentioned ships. | Garantee Letter from transport company or invitation letter from entities in China |
D | Issued to those who intend to reside in China permanently. | The original and photocopy of the Confirmation Form for Foreigners Permanent Residence Status issued by the Ministry of Public Security of China. |
F | Issued to those who intend to go to China for exchanges, visits, study tours and other activities. | An invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China. |
G | Issued to those who intend to transit through China. | An onward air (train or ship) ticket with confirmed date and seat to the destination country or region. |
J1 | Issued to resident foreign journalists of foreign news organizations stationed in China. The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days. | 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. |
J2 | Issued to foreign journalists who intend to go to China for short-term news coverage. The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days. | 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. |
L | Issued to those who intend to go to China as a tourist. | Documents showing the itinerary including air ticket booking record (round trip) and proof of a hotel reservation, etc. or an invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China. |
M | Issued to those who intend to go to China for commercial and trade activities. | Documents on the commercial activity issued by a trade partner in China, or trade fair invitation or other invitation letters issued by relevant entity or individual. |
Q1 | Issued to those who are family members of Chinese citizens or of foreigners with Chinese permanent residence and intend to go to China for family reunion, or to those who intend to go to China for the purpose of foster care. The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days.
“Family members” refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law. | (1) An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China. (2) Photocopy of Chinese ID of the inviting individual or foreign passport and permanent residence permit. (3) Original and a photocopy of 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 applicant and inviting individual.
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Q2 | Issued to those who intend to visit their relatives who are Chinese citizens residing in China or foreigners with permanent residence in China. The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days. | (1) An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China. (2) A photocopy of Chinese ID or foreign passport and permanent residence permit of the inviting individual. |
R | Issued to those who are high- level talents or whose skills are urgently needed in China. | Applicants shall meet relevant requirements of the competent authorities of the Chinese government on high- level talents and individualnel with special skills urgently needed by China and need to submit certification in accordance with relevant regulations. |
S1 | Issued to those who intend to go to China to visit the foreigners working or studying in China to whom they are spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of 18 or parents-in-law, or to those who intend to go to China for other private affairs. The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days. | (1) An invitation letter from the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies) (2) A photocopy of the inviting individual’s passport and residence permit (3)Original and a photocopy of 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. |
S2 | Issued to those who intend to visit their family members who are foreigners working or studying in China, or to those who intend to go to China for other private matters. The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days.
“Family members” refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law. | For visiting family members for a short period, the following documents are required: (1)An invitation letter issued by the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies) (2) A photocopy of the inviting individual’s (a foreigner who stays or lives in China for work or studies) passport and residence permit (3) A photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between the applicant and the inviting individual.
For private affairs, documentation identifying the nature of the private affairs should be provided as required by the consular officer. |
X1 | Issued to those who intend to study in China for a period of more than 180 days. | (1) Original and photocopy of the Admission Letter issued by a school or other entities in China. (2) Original and photocopy of “Visa Application for Study in China” (Form JW201 or Form JW202). |
X2 | Issued to those who intend to study in China for a period of no more than 180 days. | Original and photocopy of Admission Notice issued by a school or other entities in China. |
Z | Issued to those who intend to work in China. | “Notification Letter of Foreigner’s Work Permit” or the original “Foreigner’s Work Permit” |
Special Reminder (1) 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 invitation letter should contain: a. Information of the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.) b. Information of the visit ( purpose of visit, intended arrival date, place(s) of intended residence, intended duration of stay, arrival and departure dates, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures) c. Information of the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of legal representative or the inviting individual, etc.) (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. (3) If the material is in Malay only, it needs to first be translated into Chinese or English by a qualified translator (e.g. court interpreter) or agency. (4) 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. | ||
2.6 Malaysian Citizen’s Application for Multiple Entry Visas to China
In addition to the visa documents in 2.1 to 2.5 mentioned above, the supporting documents (e.g. photocopies of previous Chinese visas or previous records of travelling to China) for multiple entry visa required are as follows:
L-Visa
(1) 3-month multiple entry L-visa: Itinerary issued by the cruise company.
(2) 1-year multiple entry L-visa: Detailed travel itinerary and corresponding irrevocable air ticket, hotel booking and photocopies of previous Chinese visas and previous records of travelling to China.
M-Visa
(1) 6-month to 1-year multiple entry M-Visa: A photocopy of previous Chinese visa within 5 years.
(2) 2-year multiple entry M-Visa: A photocopy of previous 6-month to 1-year multiple entry Chinese visa; or photocopies of previous records of travelling to China for more than 3 times within 5 years.
(3) 3-year multiple entry M-Visa: A photocopy of previous 2-year multiple entry Chinese visa within 5 years; or photocopies of previous 1-year multiple entry Chinese visa for more than 2 times within 5 years; or photocopies of previous records of travelling to China for more than 5 times within 5 years.
Q2-visa
(1) 6-month to 2-year multiple entry Q2-Visa: A photocopy of previous Chinese visa within 5 years.
(2) 3-year to 5-year multiple entry Q2-Visa: A photocopy of previous 2-year multiple entry Chinese visa; or photocopies of previous 1-year multiple entry Chinese visa for more than 2 times.
S2-Visa
For visiting family members for a short period:
Multiple entry S2-visa with a validity period not exceeding the validity period of the inviting individual’s residence permit.
For private affairs such as inheritance, litigation, having real estate in China, etc.:
(1) 6-month to 1-year multiple entry S2-Visa: A photocopy of previous Chinese visa within 5 years.
(2) 2-year multiple entry S2-Visa: A photocopy of previous 6-month to 1-year multiple entry Chinese visa; or photocopies of previous records of travelling to China for more than 3 times within 5 years.
(3) 3-year multiple entry S2-Visa: A photocopy of previous 2-year multiple entry Chinese visa within 5 years; or photocopies of previous 1-year multiple entry Chinese visa for more than 2 times within 5 years; or photocopies of previous records of travelling to China for more than 5 times within 5 years.
3. Contact Information
3.1 For Visa applications except for Diplomatic and Service Passport Holders and Diplomatic, Service and Courtesy Visas, please contact Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in Kuala Lumpur
Submission of applications time: 9:00to 15:00.
Submission of express applications time: 9:00to 12:00.
Collection time: 9:00 to16:00.
a.Address: Level 5 & 6, Hampshire Place Office, Jalan Mayang Sari, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
b.Business Hours: Monday-Friday. Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
c.Call: 603 2176 0888 (Weekdays 9:00-16:00)
d.Fax: 603 2161 2234
e.E-mail: klcentre@visaforchina.org
3.2 For Visa applications for Diplomatic and Service Passport Holders and Diplomatic, Service and Courtesy Visas, Please email the Consular Office of the Embassy at kl_visa@csm.mfa.gov.cn.
a. Address: 1st Floor, Plaza OSK, 25 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
b. Call: 603 21645272 (Weekdays 9:30-11:30, 14:00-16:00)
c. Fax: 603 21636809
d. E-mail:kl_visa@csm.mfa.gov.cn
In the event of any inconsistency between the previously released information and this notice, this notice shall prevail.
Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Malaysia
March 14, 2023
Annex II:
Frequently Asked Questions on Applying for a Chinese Visa
(Updated, 14 March 2023)
Question 1: What is the difference for ordinary passport holder applying Chinese Visa before and after the pandemic?
Answer: Besides visa application form, photo, invitation letter, previous China visa record, there are two more new requirements for ordinary passport holder applying for Chinese Visa: firstly, applicants need to fill out the visa application form online and make an appointment online; secondly, applicants need to submit the application in person at the Kuala Lumpur Chinese Visa Application Service Center (hereinafter referred to as the Centre) for fingerprint collection.
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Malaysia launched the online form filling and online appointment application system on 10 May 2021. Visa applicants (except Hong Kong and Macao SAR visa applicants) need to log on to the Chinese Visa Application online form website to fill in the visa application form and log on to the online appointment website to make an appointment for the submission of documents. The appointment information must match the applicant’s information. The specific websites are as follows:
Online form: https://cova.cs.mfa.gov.cn
Online Appointment: https://avas.cs.mfa.gov.cn
Applicants can also complete the online form and make online appointment through the “Quick Access” section of the Visa Application Centre’s website. The website address of the Visa Application Centre is: Chinese Visa Application Service Center (visaforchina.cn)
Question 2: After complete the online application form and online appointment, is it necessary to submit the application at the Centre?
Answer: Yes. After making the online appointment. please print out the confirmation page and the complete form (8 pages in total, preferable double sided), and sign the confirmation page and item 9 of the form, and submit the application in person with all the required documents (please refer to the Notice on the Latest Requirements for Visa Applications for Foreigners to China, updated on 14 March 2023) at the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in Kuala Lumpur at the appointment time and retain ten fingerprints.
Please make sure that you arrive at the Visa Application Centre on time. Upon arrival, please present your reservation slip and obtain a queue number. When your number has been called, please submit your application at the respective counter.
Visa Centre address: Level 5, Hampshire Place Office, Jalan Mayang Sari, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Question 3: After completing the online form and making an appointment online, can I appoint someone else to submit the visa application documents for me at the Visa Application Centre?
Answer: Applicants must present personally to submit the visa application at the Visa Application Centre on time and retain 10 fingerprints. Applicants who are exempted from fingerprint may entrust another person to submit the visa application.
The applicant must be physically in Malaysia at the time of submission of the visa application documents. If you are not in Malaysia then, please submit your application to the Chinese Embassy or Consulate-General or visa application centre in the country where you are currently staying, or apply after you return to Malaysia.
Question 4: How applicant may be exempted from fingerprint collection?
Answer: The following applicants are exempted from fingerprints collection: Applicants under the age of 14 or over 70; Applicants who already had their fingerprints collected within the past five years at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Malaysia or the Centre in Kuala Lumpur with the same passport; Applications for Diplomatic and Service Passport Holders and Diplomatic, Service and Courtesy Visas; Applicants with all fingers uncollectible.
Question 5: What are the requirements for visa invitation letter?
Answer: 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 invitation letter should contain:
1. Information of the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)
2. Information of the visit (purpose of visit, intended arrival date, place(s) of intended residence, intended duration of stay, arrival and departure dates, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures)
3. Information of the inviting individual (name, contact number, address, official stamp, signature of legal representative or the inviting individual, etc.)
The content of the invitation letter needs to be true and valid, and there should be no missing items, otherwise the applicant will bear all the responsibilities caused by the return or rejection of the application.
Question 6: How long is the processing time after successfully submitting all the application documents (how long in advance should I submit the visa application)?
Answer: Under normal circumstances, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Malaysia can process the visa within 4 working days (in case of holidays, the processing time will be postponed). For special cases, the Embassy has the right to extend the processing time of the visa (if it exceeds 4 working days, please e-mail the Visa Application Centre for inquiries). It is suggested that applicants fill in the form online and make an appointment to submit the visa application online about one month before the intended date of entry. If there is no urgent or special reason to go to China recently, it is recommended to avoid the current peak of visa applications and arrange the application time appropriately.
Question 7: Is expedited service available for visa application?
Answer: After the visa application materials are successfully submitted, the visa processing time is: 4 working days for regular applications, 3 working days for express applications, and 2 working days for urgent applications (in case of holidays, the processing time will be postponed). If you require expedited service, please inform the front desk staff at the Visa Application Centre when submitting your visa and pay an additional expedited fee (Schedule of Fees).
Question 8: If I have an urgent affair to travel to China, can I apply before the appointed submission time?
Answer: You can send an e-mail to the consultation mailbox (klcentre@visaforchina.org) of the Visa Application Centre, explain the situation, attach corresponding supporting materials and Visa Appointment Confirmation Form to the email. The Visa Application Centre will reply in time after a comprehensive assessment of the recent visa application volume. If you are approved to submit your application in advance, please print out the reply e-mail from the Visa Application Centre and submit your visa application documents in advance to the Centre. In addition to the normal service fee, you will also need to pay an additional RM75 expedited service fee to the Visa Application Centre (except for humanitarian reasons such as bereavement and critical illness).
Question 9: What is the visa procedures upon arriving at the visa centre?
Answer: Before proceeding to the Visa Application Centre, please make sure that you have all the required visa application documents ready (please refer to the Notice on the Latest Requirements for Visa Applications for Foreigners to China, updated on 14 March 2023). Arrive at the Visa Application Centre on time for your appointment and follow the steps below to complete your visa application:
1. Preliminary review: Show the appointment form, visa application form, original passport, copy of passport information page and other application materials to the information counter staff.
2. Obtain a queue number: After capturing photo on the spot, scanning passport information, kindly obtain the queue number at the information counter.
3. Submission: Submit the application to the application counter (according to the regulations, the Visa Application Centre will collect the applicant’s ten fingerprints on the spot. If an interview is required, the Visa Application Centre will contact the applicant. Please proceed to the Embassy for the interview at the designated time slot. After the application is accepted, the counter staff will issue a Payment Notice to be paid at the cashier counter.
4. Payment: After submitting the application, you need to pay the visa fee and service fee in full amount on the same day (bank card or cash payment), and will receive a pick-up form and a Receipt. If the applicant fails to pay the full amount, the Visa Application Centre will terminate the application and the consequences thereof shall be borne by the applicant.
5. Collection: Please keep the pick-up form properly, and collect the passport on the appointed collection date in person or entrust a third party to collect your passport with the original pick-up form.
Question 10: Is payment to be done upon submission or collection?
Answer: Payment shall be made upon submission. After the visa application documents are successfully submitted, the applicant will pay the fee at the cashier counter with the Payment Notice. The fee includes the visa fee (express fee, if any) charged on behalf of the Embassy and the service fee charged by the Visa Application Centre. If the visa application is not approved by the Embassy, or is refused, or changed, the service fee will not be refunded.
Question 11: How to check the visa application status after submission?
Answer: The Visa Application Centre website provides 24-hour online visa application status service. You can check in the “Quick Access” section under “Status” on the Visa Application Centre website (Chinese Visa Application Service Center (visaforchina.cn).
Question 12: Can I cancel my submitted visa application?
Answer: Yes. Please note that in case of cancellation of visa application, the service fee paid will not be refunded.
Question 13: What are working hours, address, telephone number and e-mail address of the Visa Application Centre? What should I do if the consultation number cannot be reached?
Answer: Visa Centre working hours (working days):
Submission of applications: 9:00 to 15:00.
Submission of express applications: 9:00to 12:00.
Collection: 9:00 to16:00.
Address: Level 5, Hampshire Place Office, Jalan Mayang Sari, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Contact information: 006-03-21760888(working days 9:00-16:00, except public holidays)
E-mail address: klcentre@visaforchina.org
Due to the high volume of telephone service on weekdays, if you fail to reach us, it is recommended that you make enquiry via e-mail.
Question 14: Is tourist visa open for application:
Answer: The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Malaysia resumed the issuance of tourist visas from 15 March 2023.
Question 15: How to understand “resuming the entry function of visas issued before 28 March 2020 which are still valid for entry”?
Answer: According to policy adjustments effective on 15 March 2023, if you hold a Chinese Visa issued before 28 March 2023 which is still valid, you may enter China without re-applying for a new one. If the visa has expired, kindly apply for a new one.
Question 16: Does an APEC card holder require to apply for a visa? Is it required to proceed to the Embassy to complete any formalities?
Answer: Since 24 August 2022, traveler with a valid APEC Business Travel Card physical card was allowed to enter China, and does not need to re-apply for visas to China or go through procedures at the Embassy. The Embassy does not accept APEC card applications, please consult relevant government departments in Malaysia for details.
Question 17: Is multiple-entry visa applicable for Malaysians?
Answer: Yes. Besides passport, application form, photo, invitation letter and other visa application materials, Malaysian citizens applying for multiple-entry visas are also required to provide the previous record of Chinese visa issued or the record of corresponding number of visits to China:
1. L-visa (Tourist visa)
(1) 3-month multiple entry L-visa: Itinerary issued by the cruise company.
(2) 1-year multiple entry L-visa: Detailed travel itinerary and corresponding irrevocable air ticket, hotel booking and photocopies of previous Chinese visas and previous records of travelling to China.
2. M-visa (Commercial Trade Activities)
(1) 6-month to 1-year multiple entry M-Visa: A photocopy of previous Chinese visa within 5 years.
(2) 2-year multiple entry M-Visa: A photocopy of previous 6-month to 1-year multiple entries Chinese visa; or photocopies of previous 3 times entry records or more within 5 years.
(3) 3-year multiple entry M-Visa: A photocopy of previous 2-year multiple entries Chinese visa within 5 years; or photocopy of previous 2 visa granted for 1-year multiple entries Chinese visa within 5 years; or photocopy of previous 5 entries records or more within 5 years.
3. Q2-visa (Family visit visa)
(1) 6-month to 2-year multiple entry Q2-Visa: A photocopy of previous Chinese visa issued within 5 years.
(2) 3-year to 5-year multiple entry Q2-Visa: A photocopy of previous 2-year multiple entries Chinese visa; or photocopy of previous 2 visas or more issued for 1-year multiple entries Chinese visa.
4. S2-Visa (Personal matters visa)
For visiting family members for a short period, you may apply for a multiple entry S2-visa with the validity period of not exceeding the validity period of the inviting individual’s residence permit.
For private affairs such as inheritance, litigation, having real estate in China, etc.:
(1) 6-month to 1-year multiple entry S2-Visa: A photocopy of previous Chinese visa within 5 years.
(2) 2-year multiple entry S2-Visa: A photocopy of previous 6-month to 1-year multiple entries Chinese visa; or photocopy of previous 3 entries records or more to China within 5 years.
(3) 3-year multiple entry S2-Visa: A photocopy of previous 2-year multiple entry Chinese visa within 5 years; or photocopies of previous 1-year multiple entry Chinese visa for more than 2 times within 5 years; or photocopy of previous 5 entry records or more to China within 5 years.
Question 18: Can foreign nationals from third countries who come to Malaysia temporarily apply for multiple visas?
Answer: Unless otherwise specified in bilateral agreements, foreign nationals of third countries who come to Malaysia temporarily can only apply for a single-entry visa.
Question 19: How to consult the visa-free entry, visa-on-arrival, port visa, visa-free entry into Hainan, visa-free for cruise ships in Shanghai, visa-free entry to Guangdong for foreigners from Hong Kong and Macao, visa-free entry into Guilin, Guangxi for ASEAN tour groups?
Answer: For details, please visit the website of the National Immigration Administration of China or use the service telephone consultation (https://www.nia.gov.cn/) of the provincial immigration management offices.
Question 20: How to apply for a visa to Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR?
Answer: Malaysian passport holders who visit Hong Kong SAR for less than 90 days are exempted from applying for visas; Malaysian passport holders can travel to Macau SAR without a visa and the duration of stay is determined by the Public Security Police Force of the Macao SAR. If the purpose of the visit is for residence, work, study, receive vocational training, performing, holding exhibitions, etc., you need to apply for a visa in advance. For details, please visit the website of the Immigration Department of the Hong Kong SAR: www.immd.gov.hk; Consultation telephone: 0085228246111; Website of the Public Security Police Force of the Macao SAR: http://www.fsm.gov.mo/; Hotline: 0085328725488.
If you need to apply for a visa to the Hong Kong SAR or Macau SAR, you can submit application materials to the Visa Application Center. In accordance with relevant provisions of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Basic Law of the Macau Special Administrative Region, the Hong Kong SAR and the Macau SAR have the rights to carry out immigration control on their own. The final issuance of a visa is at the discretion of the Embassy or the SAR Government, and the Visa Application Centre is not involved in the approval process. Visa Application Centre will charge visa fees, urgent fees, Hong Kong and Macau visa liaison fees (if any), and service fees. The above service fee is non-refundable regardless of visa approval or not.
Question 21: After obtaining a visa, do I need to take a nucleic acid test before boarding? Do I still need to apply for a health code? Do I still need to take centralized quarantine after entering China?
Answer: From 1 March 2023, people on direct flights from Malaysia to China can take antigen tests (including self-tests with kits) instead of nucleic acid tests. If the result is negative, you do not need to apply for a health code from the Chinese Embassy. You should just fill in the “People’s Republic of China Exit/Entry Health Declaration Card” through the WeChat mini program “Customs Passenger Fingertip Service”, the Pocket Customs APP or the web version (https://htdecl.chinaport.gov.cn).
After arriving at the port, please complete necessary customs clearance procedures with the customs health declaration code. Customs will conduct sampling tests according to a certain proportion and test people with abnormal health declarations or symptoms such as fever. Those with positive test results shall be quarantined at home or in residence or seek medical treatment in accordance with the requirements of the notice. If the result is negative, the Customs will carry out routine quarantine in accordance with the “Border Health Quarantine Law” and other laws and regulations. Those whose health declaration is normal and there is no abnormality in routine quarantine at the port may enter China with no health related requirements .
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