France

Chinese Embassy in France

Ambassador: Mr. Lu Shaye
Address: 11, avenue George V - 75008 Paris, France 
Tel: +33-1-49521950
Fax: +33-1-47230656
Office Hours: 09:30-12:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)

Consular Office of Chinese Embassy in France

Address: 20, rue Washington, 75008 Paris
Tel: +33-1-53758831
Fax: +33-1-53758806
Email: consul@amb-chine.fr
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15-Day Visa Exemption

From December 1, 2023 to November 30, 2024, the French ordinary passport holders going to Mainland China for business, tourism, visiting family and friends, or transiting for no more than 15 days are exempted from a China visa. If staying for more than 15 days, the visa application is still needed.

Diplomatic passport holders can enter and stay in China Mainland for less than 30 days without a visa. Service or official passport holders shall still apply for a China visa at the Embassy or the Consulate-General.

 French citizens can stay in Hong Kong and Macau for up to 90 days.
 

Notice for the Visa Free Entry

1. French people eligible for the visa-free entry to China do not need to pre-notice the Chinese embassies or consulates before their travel.
 
2. Related documents that are helpful to prove their purposes to China like invitation letter, flight tickets, hotel reservation letter … are advised to be taken.
 
3. Minors are also eligible for the visa-free policy without additional documents.
 
4. Ordinary passports must be valid during visitors' stay in China. Temporary, emergency, and travel documents are not eligible for the visa free policy.
 
5. French people holding ordinary passports can depart from any other country to enter China.
 
6. Multiple entries are allowed.
 
7. If you have to stay more than 15 days in China as accidents happen, then the application for temporary stay permit should be submitted to the Chinese exit&entry administration of the public security departments before the 15-day stay permit expires.
 

Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC)  

The Center is responsible for receiving applications from ordinary passport holders for visiting China. Meanwhile, diplomatic or official/service passport holders are required to submit their applications to the embassy or the consulate-general directly.
 

CVASC in Paris

Address: 25  Rue de Bassano, 75008 Paris.
Tel: +33-1-40700401
Fax: +33-1-47206328 
Email: pariscentre@visaforchina.org
Website: http://www.visaforchina.org/
Office Hours: 09:00-15:00 (submission of application), 09:00-16:00 (payment and collection), Monday-Friday (except Chinese and French public holidays)

 

CVASC in Paris Marseille


Address: 165 Avenue du Prado , 13008 Marseille
Business Hours: Monday to Friday, Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays
Submission: 09:00-15:00
Collection: 09:00-16:00
Tel: 0486879879 (service time: 9:00 - 11:30, 13:30 -16:00)
Fax: 0491340533 
E-mail: marseillecentre@visaforchina.org

 

CVASC in Paris Strasbourg


Address: 19 Rue du Fossé des Treize 67000 Strasbourg
Business Hours: Monday-Friday, Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays
Submission: 9:00-13:00
Collection: 9:00-16:00
Email: strasbourgcentre@visaforchina.org

 

CVASC in Lyon


Address: 27 Rue de la Villette, 69003 Lyon
Business Hours: Monday to Friday, Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
Submission: 9:00-15:00
Collection: 9:00-16:00
Call: 0428703878
E-mail: lyoncentre@visaforchina.org


Visa Application Fees (in Euro)

Regular Applications

Types Schengen US Other Countries
Single Entry 111 195 89
Double Entries 98
Multiple entries 6 months 109
Multiple entries 12 months 131
One entry group visa 100 170 83
 

Express Level 2 Applications

Types Schengen US Other Countries
Single Entry 156 240 134
Double Entries 143
Multiple entries 6 months 154
Multiple entries 12 months 176
One entry group visa 145 215 128
 

Express Level 1 Applications

Types Schengen US Other Countries
Single Entry 178 262 156
 

Return by Postal Service

Types Schengen US Other Countries
Single Entry 147 231 125
Double Entries 134
Multiple entries 6 months 145
Multiple entries 12 months 167

  Note:
1. The regular processing time is 6 working days; express service takes 3 working days; rush service takes 1 working day.
2. Payment should be made by debit card when submitting visa application at the visa center.
3. Rush service, only available for single-entry visa applications.
 

2024 Holiday Schedule of CVASC in Paris

Festival Date Day
New Year's Day January 1 Monday
Easter Monday April 1 Monday
Labor Day May 1 Wednesday
Victoire 1945 May 8 Wednesday
Ascension May 9 Thursday
Pentecost May 20 Monday
National Day July 14 Sunday
Assumption August 15 Thursday
Toussaint November 1 Friday
Armistice November 11 Monday
Christmas Day December 25 Wednesday
 

The Map of the Embassy


 Please contact Embassy of France in PRC if Frenches are in problems there.

 Recommended tours:
11 Days China Tour from Paris France: to Shanghai, Huangshan, Suzhou, Hangzhou
13 Days China Tour from Paris France: to Kunming, Jianshui, Sapa, Hanoi

 Related Chinese Embassies in Europe: Germany, GreeceHungary, Ireland
- Last updated on Feb. 06, 2024 by Gabby Li -
Questions & Answers on Chinese Embassy in France
Asked by Nigel Barrett from FRANCE | Mar. 18, 2024 19:55Reply
Dates for 15 day visas
My mother in law is coming to visit us in China on a French passport. She has booked to arrive in China on Tuesday the 16th of April at 15.25 and will leave on Tuesday the 30th at 01.00 so she will check in on the 29th before midnight.

Is the 16th counted as a day? If so 16th to 30th is 15 days, is this fine for the free visa on arrival? Thanks
Answers (2)
Answered by Joshua | Mar. 19, 2024 02:34
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Yes. 16th is counted as a day. Her 15-day visa-free entry expires at 24:00 on 30th, April.
Answered by Nigel | Mar. 20, 2024 05:04
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Thank you Josh
Asked by Bergouignan Philippe from FRANCE | Feb. 21, 2024 01:35Reply
VISA FOR CREW
IAM french , I need to ferry aircraft to China do I need a visa?
Answers (1)
Answered by Andrew | Feb. 22, 2024 00:19
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Yes, you do need to obtain a China visa in advance.
Asked by Jade from AUSTRALIA | Aug. 06, 2023 06:34Reply
Chinese visa for Australian living in France
Hello, we are Australians living in France. I have a French residency permit that finishes 11 December 2023 and my husband has right to stay in France because he holds both Australian and Polish passport. Can we apply for 30 day Chinese tourist visa in France, we live near marseille, can we do it in marseille or do we need to go to Paris? Thank you
Answers (1)
Answered by Andrew | Aug. 07, 2023 18:47
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Yes, you can apply it in Marseille Chinese Visa Application Service Center at 165 Avenue du Prado, 13008 Marseille. But it's not guaranteed you will get it. Generally, the rejection rate of applying in the third country is higher than in your home country. Anyway, good luck to you!
Asked by Erin from FRANCE | Jun. 20, 2023 12:58Reply
China Visa Renewal
Is there an expedited service in Paris to renew an expired China Visa? My passport expired Nov of 2020 and I need to travel to China on July 9th. Do I need to go to the Chinese Embassy or is there a service that can go in person for me?
Answers (1)
Answered by Daisy | Jun. 20, 2023 20:36
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The visa cannot the renewed and you need to go over the procedures to apply for a new one.
Asked by Cathy from UK | Apr. 23, 2023 00:27Reply
French passport UK resident
Hello
I hold a French passport, but I have been residing in the UK for 20 years. Do I need to come over to France to pick up my visa application or can it be done electronically or in the Chinese embassy in London?

Thank you
Answers (1)
Answered by Cindy | Apr. 25, 2023 01:07
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Hi, at present, it is not available to apply for a visa on line. However, you can just apply it in the China visa application service center in London as long as you can offer the original and photocopy of the valid proof of legal stay, residence, work or study in London. Make sure to fill an application online and then make an appointment. Learn more on the official site: https://www.visaforchina.cn/LON2_ZH/index.shtml
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