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China visa for Tunisian passport holders
Entry requirements for a typical one-week tourist stay. Plan your trip with your exact dates for a personalised result.
Do Tunisian passport holders need a visa for China?
Visa required before departure. Your nationality is not on China’s 30-day visa-exemption list: apply for a visa before departure. For ages 14 to 70, you apply online then in person at a visa application centre, with fingerprints. Fees and processing times to be confirmed with the visa centre or the competent Chinese embassy.
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Visa required before departure
mandatory stepDoneVerified on Nov 11, 2026Your nationality is not on China’s 30-day visa-exemption list: apply for a visa before departure. For ages 14 to 70, you apply online then in person at a visa application centre, with fingerprints. Fees and processing times to be confirmed with the visa centre or the competent Chinese embassy.
Your nationality is not on China’s 30-day visa-exemption list: apply for a visa before departure. For ages 14 to 70, you apply online then in person at a visa application centre, with fingerprints. Fees and processing times to be confirmed with the visa centre or the competent Chinese embassy.
Apply for a Chinese visa online· cova.mfa.gov.cn(opens in a new tab)The official website is cova.mfa.gov.cn. Intermediary sites imitate official ones and add fees: if the address is not exactly this one, do not enter any information.
Step by step
- Fill in the online visa application (COVA) for the L tourist visa, then print it.
- Book an appointment at the Chinese visa application centre or the competent Chinese embassy or consulate.
- Submit your file in person (fingerprints for ages 14 to 70) with the requested supporting documents.
- Pay the fees, then collect your passport with the visa.
Have these ready
- Passport valid at least 6 months after arrival, with 2 blank pages
- Printed online application form and photo
- Return ticket, hotel booking, insurance (usual supporting documents)
Usual processing time: Varies by centre: to be confirmed with the visa centre or the Chinese embassy.
Expected cost:official amount not provided for this procedure. Check the fee on the official website before paying.
Official fee not confirmed: check with the embassy or consulate of the country before paying.
Why this result?
This requirement is based on the rule “Visa required before departure”. Verified on Nov 11, 2026
3 sources
- Gouvernement du Royaume-Uni (FCDO)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Nov 11, 2026
- France (ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Nov 11, 2026
- Ministère des Affaires étrangères de Chine (demande de visa en ligne)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Nov 11, 2026
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Passport validity
to prepareDoneVerified on Nov 11, 2026Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date and have 2 blank pages.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date and have 2 blank pages.
Request a reference reviewWhy this result?
This requirement is based on the rule “Passport validity”. Verified on Nov 11, 2026
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- Gouvernement du Royaume-Uni (FCDO)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Nov 11, 2026
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Register your place of stay within 24 hours
to prepareDoneVerified on Nov 11, 2026Every foreign national must register with the local police (Public Security Bureau) within 24 hours of arrival, or face a fine (over €250 according to France). Hotels do it for their guests; in a private home you must register yourself. Carry your passport with you.
Every foreign national must register with the local police (Public Security Bureau) within 24 hours of arrival, or face a fine (over €250 according to France). Hotels do it for their guests; in a private home you must register yourself. Carry your passport with you.
Request a reference reviewWhy this result?
This requirement is based on the rule “Register your place of stay within 24 hours”. Verified on Nov 11, 2026
3 sources
- France (ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Nov 11, 2026
- Gouvernement du Royaume-Uni (FCDO)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Nov 11, 2026
- Gouvernement du Canada (Affaires mondiales)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Nov 11, 2026
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Online arrival card
informationDoneVerified on Nov 11, 2026Since 20/11/2025, the arrival card can be filled in online, free of charge, on the official immigration administration site; otherwise by QR code or kiosk at the airport, or on paper. Beware of fake paid sites.
Since 20/11/2025, the arrival card can be filled in online, free of charge, on the official immigration administration site; otherwise by QR code or kiosk at the airport, or on paper. Beware of fake paid sites.
Fill in the arrival card· s.nia.gov.cn(opens in a new tab)The official website is s.nia.gov.cn. Intermediary sites imitate official ones and add fees: if the address is not exactly this one, do not enter any information.
Step by step
- Open the official site s.nia.gov.cn (free) or the official “NIA 12367” app.
- Enter your passport, your visa or exemption, and your trip details.
- Keep the confirmation and show it on arrival (otherwise fill it in at the airport by QR code or on paper).
Usual processing time: Immediate
Request a reference reviewWhy this result?
This requirement is based on the rule “Online arrival card”. Verified on Nov 11, 2026
1 source
- Ambassade de Chine (avis de l’administration nationale de l’immigration)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Nov 11, 2026
Guidance based on the cited official sources; only the competent authorities are authoritative.