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Ambassador: Mr. Wei Wei
Address: 150 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247969
Email: chinaemb_sg@mfa.gov.cn
Website: http://www.chinaembassy.org.sg/eng/
Notice about China Visa Application Service Center (CVASC)
Singapore Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC) officially starts its operation from 17th May 2010. Applicants who hold ordinary passports are suggested to submit their visa applications to China Visa Application Service Centre. CVASC will collect visa fees on behalf of the Embassy.
However, applicants holding Diplomatic, Service or Official passport, or who apply for Maca visa/entry permit, or who apply for Hong Kong visa/ entry permit, should still submit the application directly to Chinese Embassy in Singapore.
Detail information about CVASC
Address: 22 Malacca Street, #09-00 Royal Brothers Building, Singapore 048980
Office Hours: Monday - Friday (except for public holidays)
Application Time: 09:00 - 15:00
Collection Time: 09:00 - 16:00
Tel: 65-62262358, 62262439
Fax: 65-62260852
Website: http://www.visaforchina.org/SGP_EN/
Email: singaporecentre@visaforchina.org
Public Transportation to Centre: You can go to the center by MRT, get off at Raffles Place and exit at A, B or D Consular Office (for Diplomatic/Service/Courtesy Visa, Passport, Notarization & Authentication)
Tel: +65-64712117
Office Hours for Application: 09:00-11:30, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Office Hours for Pick-Up: 09:00-11:30, 15:00-16:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays) Visa Exemption
Singapore diplomatic, service or official passport holders are exempt from a visa to Mainland China for up to 30 days.
Singapore ordinary passport holders can go to Mainland China without applying for visas for up to 15 days for business, sightseeing, visiting relatives and friends, or transit, however, for those who intend to stay in China for more than 15 days to study, work, reside or gather news, they are required to apply visa to enter China.
Singapore passport holders are exempt from Hong Kong visa if they go to Hong Kong for less than 90 days stay.
Singapore citizens are exempt from Macao visa for up to 30 days. Main China Visa Types & Requirements
| Different Types of China Visa | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Tourist/Family Visit Visa (L) | L visas are generally issued to applicants who intend to visit China for sightseeing, visiting family or friends. |
| Business Visa (F) | F visas are generally issued to applicants who intend to visit China on business invited by Chinese partner and trainees to stay in China for less than 6 months. |
| Student Visa (X) | X visas are generally issued to applicants who intend to study in China for more than 6 months. |
| Work Visa (Z) | Z visas are generally issued to applicants who are employed to work in China for more than 6 months or who intend to do commercial performance in China. |
| Transit Visa (G) | G visas are generally issued to applicants who intend to transit to another country or region via China. |
Visa Fees(SGD=Singapore Dollar)
Please pay in Cash. Other payments is not accepted, such as NETTS, Credit Card. The total amount of the fees to be paid by an applicant = regular visa fees + visa fees for rush service/express service + application service fees.
1. Regular Visa Fee per Person
| Visa Types | Singaporean Citizens | American Citizens | Citizens of Other Countries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Entry Visa with 3-month Validity | SGD 25 | SGD 200 | SGD 50 |
| Double-Entry Visa with 6-month Validity | SGD 35 | SGD 200 | SGD 75 |
| Multi-Entry Visa with 6-month Validity | SGD 45 | SGD 200 | SGD 100 |
| Multi-Entry Visa with 12-month Validity | SGD 65 | SGD 200 | SGD 150 |
| Hong Kong Visa/Entry Permit | SGD 50 | SGD 50 | SGD 50 |
2. Extra Visa Fee for Rush Service and Express Service
| Service | Time Needed | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Express Service Fee | 3 working days collection | SGD 35 |
| Rush Service Fee | 2 working days collection | SGD 50 |
3. Service Fee by CVASC
| Service | Time Needed | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Service Fee | 4 working day collection | SGD 25 (Tax inclusive) |
| Express Service Fee | 3 working day collection | SGD 35 (Tax inclusive) |
| Rush Service Fee | 2 working day collection | SGD 45 (Tax inclusive) |
2012 Holiday Schedule of China Embassy in Singapore
To celebrate the public holidays of China and Singapore, the embassy will be closed on the following days.
| Public Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 2, 3 | Monday, Tuesday |
| Chinese Spring Festival | January 23 - 27 | Monday - Friday |
| Tomb-sweeping Festival | April 2 - 4 | Monday - Wednesday |
| International Labor Day | April 30, May 1 | Monday, Tuesday |
| Dragon Boat Festival | Jun 22 | Friday |
| National Day of Singapore | August 9 | Thursday |
| Hari Raya Puasa | August 20 | Monday |
| Mid-autumn Festival & | October 1 - 5 | Monday - Friday |
| Hari Raya Haji | October 26 | Friday |
| Deepavali | November 13 | Tuesday |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Tuesday |
Please contact Embassy of Singapore in China if Singaporeans are in a difficult situation there.
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