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title: China visa for citizens of Moldova
description: "Citizens of Moldova need a visa for China and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $140. Processing: 5–7 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# China visa for citizens of Moldova

Citizens of Moldova need a visa for China and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Application site: http://www.chinaembassy.md/eng/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Tourist Visa · for accredited tour groups (up to 30 days)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 5–7 days
- **Government fee:** $140
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required
- **Proof of funds:** bank statement or equivalent

## How to apply

1. **Check eligibility and gather documents** — Confirm you are part of an accredited tour group and have all required documents.
2. **Complete visa application form** — Fill the form online or get a paper form from the embassy and sign it.
3. **Schedule an appointment** — Book an in-person appointment at the Chinese Embassy in Chisinau via their website or phone.
4. **Visit embassy for submission (no interview required)** — Bring all originals and photocopies; submit your passport and application.
5. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the 140 USD fee (cash or bank transfer) at the embassy.
6. **Wait for processing** — Processing takes 5 to 7 working days.
7. **Collect passport with visa** — Return to the embassy to pick up your passport with the visa sticker.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity)** (Identity): must have two blank visa pages
- **Completed visa application form (printed and signed)** (Identity): available on embassy website or in person
- **Recent passport-size photo (48mm x 33mm, white background)** (Identity): glued on the form
- **Original passport and photocopy of information page** (Identity): bring both
- **Photocopy of residence permit or visa (if not applying in country of nationality)** (Identity, optional): only if applying from a third country
- **Round-trip flight itinerary or hotel booking confirmation** (Travel): must match the group tour dates
- **Tour group confirmation letter from a Chinese travel agency** (Travel): proves participation in a 30-day accredited tour
- **Bank statement (last 3 months) or proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): minimum balance not specified but recommended
- **Employment letter or proof of employment status** (Employment, optional): may be requested for employed applicants
- **Travel health insurance (covering the stay in China)** (Supporting, optional): recommended but not mandatory for tour groups
- **Copy of previous Chinese visas (if any)** (Supporting, optional): helps show travel history

## Proof of funds

- bank statement (last 3 months)
- official sponsor letter

No minimum balance specified; sufficient funds for the tour period are expected.

## Good to know

- The visa is only valid for travelling as part of an accredited tour group.
- Overstaying the 30-day visa-free period can result in fines and future visa bans.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or inaccurate application form** — Double-check all fields and sign the form before submission.
- **Insufficient bank statement or proof of funds** — Ensure your bank statements clearly show enough funds for the trip.
- **Missing tour group confirmation letter** — Obtain a signed letter from your Chinese travel agency before applying.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Moldova need a visa for China?

Citizens of Moldova need a visa for China and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Tourist Visa · for accredited tour groups (up to 30 days).

### How long can citizens of Moldova stay in China?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the China visa cost for citizens of Moldova?

Government fee: $140.

### How long does China visa processing take?

Typically 5–7 days.

### What documents do citizens of Moldova need for China?

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity); Completed visa application form (printed and signed); Recent passport-size photo (48mm x 33mm, white background); Original passport and photocopy of information page; Round-trip flight itinerary or hotel booking confirmation; Tour group confirmation letter from a Chinese travel agency; and 5 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for China?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through http://www.chinaembassy.md/eng/. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

- [chinaembassy.md](http://www.chinaembassy.md/eng/)

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