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Chinese Embassy in Japan

 From November 30, 2024, to Dec. 31, 2025, Japanese citizens holding ordinary passports will be exempted from visa to enter China and stay for up to 30 days for purpose of business, exchange visits, tourism, family visit and transit.

Ambassador: Mr. Wu Jianghao
Address: 3-4-33 Moto-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tel: +81-03-34033388
 

Consular Office of Chinese Embassy in Japan

Location: 4-6-6 Higashigotanda, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo
Tel: +81-03-6450-2196
Email: tokyo@csm.mfa.gov.cn
tokyo_lb@csm.mfa.gov.cn for consular protection
 

Notice on Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC)

CVASC in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka mainly serve applicants with ordinary passports who plan to visit mainland China. Postal service for application is provided there. After fill the application form, the applicant can go directly to the application center and submit the materials.

However, for those who hold Diplomatic, Service or Official passports, they should go to the embassy like before to submit the application directly.

Besides, the CVASC also provides document authentication at a certain cost.

 

Basic Information of the CVASC in Tokyo

Address: 〒135-0063, 12th floor, Ariake Frontier Building Tower B 3-7-26 Ariake Koto-ku Tokyo, Japan
Tel:03-3599-5515 Fax:03-6432-0550
E-mail:tokyocenter@visaforchina.org
Office hours: Monday--Friday,Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
Submission of applications: 9:00 to 16:00.
Payment and collection: 9:00 to 16:00.

Notice: If the applicant wants to use the express or rush service, the application should be submitted to the CVASV before 11:30am.

 

Visa Exemption

1. Japanese diplomatic, service or official passport holders are exempt from a visa to Mainland China for not more than 30 days. 
2. Japanese citizens who hold ordinary passports are exempted from Chinese visa if they enter for sightseeing, exchange visits, business, visiting relatives or friends and stay for not over 15 days. 
3. Japan passport holders are exempt from visa if they go to Hong Kong or Macau for a stay of not exceeding 90 days.
 

Consular Districts of the Embassy/Consulate

Consulate General Consular Jurisdiction
The Embassy in Japan  Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Nagano, Yamanashi, Shizuoka, Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaragi
The Consulate General in Fukuoka Fukuoka, Yamaguchi, Saga, Oita, Kumamoto, Kagoshima, Miyazaki, Okinawa
The Consulate General in Nagasaki Nagasaki Prefecture
The Consulate General in Nagoya Aichi, Gifu, Fukui, Toyama, Ishikawa, Mie
The Consulate General in Osaka Osaka-fu, Kyoto-fu, Hyogo, Nara, Shiga, Wakayama, Ehime, Kochi, Tokushima, Kagawa, Hiroshima, Shimane, Okayama, Tottori
The Consulate General in Sapporo Hokkaido, Aomori, Akita, Iwate
The Consulate General in Niigata Niigata, Fukushima, Yamagata, Miyagi
 

China Visa Fees (in Japanese Yen)

Japanese 

Types Regular Express Rush
Single Entry 7,250 13,250 16,250
Double Entry 8,750 14,750 17,750
6-month Multi-Entry 9,500 15,500 18,500
12-month Multi-Entry 12,500 18,500 21,500
 

US citizens

Types Regular Express Rush
Journalist Visa 23,750 29,750 32,750
Visas except J visa 28,250 34,250 37,250
 

Romanians

Types Regular Express Rush
Single Entry 11,000 17,000 20,000
Double Entry 12,500 18,500 21,500
Multi-Entry 16,250 22,250 25,250
 

Serbia, Israel, Brazil, Argentina & Panama

Types Regular Express Rush
Serbia 5,750 11,750 14,750
Israel 7,250 13,250 16,250
Brazil 17,000 23,000 26,000
Argentina 16,250 22,250 25,250
Panama 10,250 16,250 19,250
Uruguay 8,000 14,000 17,000

 

Citizens of Other Countries

Types Regular Express Rush
Single Entry 8,000 14,000 17,000
Double Entry 9,500 15,500 18,500
6-month Multi-Entry 11,000 17,000 20,000
12-month Multi-Entry 14,000 20,000 23,000

Note:
1. The regular processing time is 4 working days; express service takes 3 working days; rush service takes 2 working days.
2. This CVASC accepts cash, Debit Card and Credit Card.
 

Japan Profile


Capital: Tokyo
Currency: Japanese Yen.

Language: Official language is Japanese. Service industry staff such as those working in hotels, restaurants, and stations are often able to speak some basic English. However, the general population rarely uses English.

Population: 126 million (as of March 2021), with a population density that is the second highest in the world, at 7.5 times the average global density. The aging of the Japanese society is a serious issue, and Japan ranks first in the world with a life expectancy of 83.4 years per capita.

Geography:

  1. Japan is an East Asian country located northeast of mainland China, east of the Korean Peninsula, and south of Siberia.
  2. Consisting of thousands of islands that form an arc-shaped chain, it is completely surrounded by the sea and does not have any land connection with any other country.
  3. Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions happen frequently in this country as it is located at the intersection of four tectonic plates. Among all the earthquakes in the world, approximately 20% of them occur in Japan's vicinity.
  4. The time zone in Japan is UTC+9.

Climatic feature: Japan features a temperate maritime climate with distinct difference in temperature between the four seasons. March to April when the cherry blossoms, and October to November when the leaves turn to red, is the best time to take a Japan tour.

Transportation:

1. It is convenient to reach Japan from any corner of the world. Currently, Japan has international flights to over 150 cities worldwide. A direct flight from Japan to China takes only 2 - 4 hours. Therefore a Japan and China tour is a perfect choice for those who want to explore both countries. 

2. For domestic transportation, Japan has a well-developed transportation system with various travel modes. The best way to move around cities is by Shinkansen or JR railways, while urban transportation is mainly served by metros and public buses.

Best things to do in Japan:
1. Exploring the metropolis Tokyo and climbing Mt Fuji
2. Visiting Kyoto for its ancient temples and shrines
3. Enjoying Japanese onsen and stay at a ryokans
4. Encountering a Geisha with exquisitely made-up and traditional Kimono
5. Tasting Japanese Sushi in an elegant local restaurant

 Please contact Embassy of Japan in China if Japaneses have troubles there.

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- Last updated on Nov. 22, 2024 by Gabby Li -
Questions & Answers on Chinese Embassy in Japan
Asked by Waheed | Nov. 07, 2024 10:00Reply
I am a foreigner in Japan and have working visa, Can I apply a china tourist visa in Tokyo?
Answers (1)
Answered by Rita | Nov. 07, 2024 18:57
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I think you can if your have residency there.
Asked by Anna Geller from ISRAEL | Oct. 14, 2024 07:00Reply
Getting CN visa in Japan as a foreigner
Hi!
Can an IL citizen who is traveling to Tokyo can apply and get a CN visa in the CN embassy in Tokyo? Or it's only for Japanese citizens?
Answers (1)
Answered by Daniel | Oct. 14, 2024 20:55
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Sorry, you need to apply in your home country if you are not a legal long-term resident in Japan.
Asked by Caroline from DENMARK | Oct. 08, 2024 20:36Reply
China visa in Tokyo
I will be visiting Tokyo soon, and the plan is to travel to China afterwards. Can I apply for a Chinese visa while I am in Tokyo as a tourist from Denmark?
Answers (1)
Answered by Lori | Oct. 10, 2024 20:45
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Sorry, you can't. But you can utilize the 144h visa free transit to get 6 days' visa free entry to major tourist cities in Mainland China, check details on this page: https://www.travelchinaguide.com/tour/visa/free-transit-144-hours.htm

The thing is the 144-hour visa-free policy only allows you to stay in one transit area. To travel around in China, you need to apply for a visa in advance.
Asked by Elena Karches from GERMANY | Sep. 29, 2024 03:26Reply
Internship Visa
I am a Germany citizen and a student. In my study program, a 4 month internship outside of Germany is mandatory. I want to do it in China, Shanghai. For which visa should I apply? Is it the M-Visa?

Thank you.
Answers (1)
Answered by Joshua | Sep. 29, 2024 22:44
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I think you need a S2 visa.
Asked by Elena Karches from GERMANY | Sep. 15, 2024 21:30Reply
Chinese Visa application as German citizen in Japan
As a German citizen currently studying in Japan (with a study visa), can i do the process to get a Chinese study visa (X2) or Family member of foreigner visa (S2) in Tokyo´s Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC)?

I am planning to do a 4 month internship in China.
I have also a family member currently residing in China.

If it is possible, for which visa do I need to apply?

Thank you in advance.
Answers (3)
Answered by Keith | Sep. 18, 2024 01:12
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Since you have a Japanese study visa, it's possible for you to apply for a China visa in Japan. Good luck with you~
Answered by Elena Karches | Sep. 29, 2024 03:30
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Thank you.

I study in Takamatsu, Kagawa. Can I still apply a visa for China at the embassy in Tokyo or which embassy is responsible?
Answered by Lori | Oct. 07, 2024 20:17
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You need to apply at the visa center in Tokyo, Osaka or Nagoya, just choose the nearest one.
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