Notice on Fingerprint Collection for Short-term Visa Applicants
2025-12-28 01:06
To further facilitate Chinese visa applications, from now until 31 December 2026, fingerprint collection is exempted for all short-term visa applicants (staying for no longer than 180 days) at the Chinese visa Office.
Fingerprint collection will still be required, in accordance with relevant regulations, for applicants of D, J1, Q1, S1, X1 and Z visas, who are required to apply for residence permits after entering China.
Embassy of the People's Republic of China
in Ukraine
December 20, 2025