From 0:00(Beijing time) December 1, 2023 to 24:00 (Beijing time) December 31, 2025, the Chinese government implements a 15-day visa free policy for Malaysian citizens holding ordinary passport who enter China for business, tourism, family visit and transit purposes. Those who do not meet the purposes of visit and time limit for 15-day visa free policy are still required to apply for visas to China.
1. Application Procedures except for Diplomatic and Service Passport Holders and Diplomatic, Service and Courtesy Visas
1.1 Log on China Online Visa Application (https://consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA/), fill out the visa application form，submit the required materials online，sign item 9 of the form and print out the corresponding page.
1.2 When the application status on the web page of the COVA shows "Passport to be submitted", please submit the application in person with materials (Please see Part 2 for material requirements) in the Consular Affairs Office and retain ten fingerprints.
*The following applicants can be exempted from fingerprint collection: Applicants under the age of 14 or over 70; Diplomatic passport holders, or applicants eligible for Diplomatic, Service and Courtesy visas; Applicants who already had their fingerprints collected within the past five years at the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Kota Kinabalu with the same passport; Applicants with all fingers uncollectible.
2. Material Requirements except for Diplomatic and Service Passport Holders and Diplomatic, Service and Courtesy Visas
2.1 Passport
Original passport whose validity period is no less than six months and blank visa pages, and a photocopy of the passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate.
2.2 Visa Application Form and Photo
One Visa Application Form completed online (please sign item 9 of the form and print out the corresponding page) with one original photo same as the one in the application form.
2.3 Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to those not applying for the visa in their country of citizenship)
If you don't apply for the visa in the country of your citizenship, you are required to provide the original and photocopy of your valid certificates or visa of stay, residence, employment or student status, or other valid certificates of legal staying provided by the relevant authorities of the country where you are currently staying.
2.4 Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous Chinese visas (applicable to foreign citizens who used to be Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship)
If you apply for a Chinese visa for the first time, please provide your previous Chinese passport and a photocopy of its data page.
If you have obtained Chinese visas before and want to apply for a Chinese visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any Chinese visa, you should present the photocopy of the previous passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate, as well as the previous Chinese visa page.
2.5 In addition to the visa documents in 2.1 to 2.4, the following types of documents shall be submitted:
Visa Catego- ries | Description of Visa | Supporting Documents |
Z | Issued to those who intend to work in China. | “Notification Letter of Foreigner's Work Permit” or the original“Foreigner's Work Permit” |
X1 | Issued to those who intend to study in China for a period of more than 180 days. | (1) Original and photocopy of the Admission Letter issued by a school or other entities in China. (2) Original and photocopy of "Visa Application for Study in China" (Form JW201 or Form JW202). (3) Original or photocopy of "Confirmation Form for Elementary Stage Students Study in China" issued by the admitted institution and authorized by the provincial education administration (for students enrolled in primary and secondary schools). Form JW202 not needed. |
X2 | Issued to those who intend to study in China for a period of no more than 180 days. | Original and photocopy of Admission Notice issued by a school or other entities in China. |
Q1 | Issued to those who are family members of Chinese citizens or of foreigners with Chinese permanent residence and in- tend to go to China for family reunion, or to those who intend to go to China for the purpose of foster care. The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days. "Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in- law. | (1) An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China. (2) Photocopy of Chinese ID of the inviting individual or foreign passport and permanent residence permit. (3) Original and a photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between applicant and inviting individual. |
S1 | Issued to those who intend to go to China to visit the foreigners working or studying in China to whom they are spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of 18 or parents-in-law, or to those who intend to go to China for other private affairs. The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days. | (1) An invitation letter from the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies) (2) A photocopy of the inviting individual's passport and residence permit (3)Original and a photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of immediate family members between applicants and inviting individual. "Immediate family members " refers to spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of 18, parents-in-law. |
C | Issued to foreign crew members of means of international transportation, including aircraft, trains and ships, or motor vehicle drivers engaged in cross-border transport activities, or to the accompanying family members of the crew members of the above-mentioned ships. | Guarantee Letter from transport company or invitation letter from entities in China |
F | Issued to those who intend to go to China for exchanges, visits, study tours and other activities. | An invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China. |
D | Issued to those who intend to reside in China permanently. | The original and photocopy of the Confirmation Form for Foreigners Permanent Residence Status issued by the Ministry of Public Security of China. |
R | Issued to those who are high- level talents or whose skills are urgently needed in China. | Applicants shall meet relevant requirements of the competent authorities of the Chinese government on high-level talents and individualnel with special skills urgently needed by China and need to submit certification in accordance with relevant regulations. |
J1 | Issued to resident foreign journalists of foreign news organizations stationed in China. The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days. | Visa Notification Letter issued by the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and an official letter issued by the media organization for which the journalist works. |
J2 | Issued to foreign journalists who intend to go to China for short-term news coverage. The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days. | Visa Notification Letter issued by the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China or other authorized units in China and an official letter issued by the media organization for which the journalist works. |
L | Issued to those who intend to go to China as a tourist. The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 15 days. | Documents showing the itinerary including air ticket booking record (round trip) and proof of a hotel reservation, etc. or an invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China. |
M | Issued to those who intend to go to China for commercial and trade activities. The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 15 days. | Documents on the commercial activity issued by a trade partner in China, or trade fair invitation or other invitation letters issued by relevant entity or individual. |
Q2 | Issued to those who intend to visit their relatives who are Chinese citizens residing in China or foreigners with permanent residence in China. The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 15 days and is no more than 180 days. | (1) An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China. (2) A photocopy of Chinese ID or foreign passport and permanent residence permit of the inviting individual. |
S2 | Issued to those who intend to visit their family members who are foreigners working or studying in China(The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 15 days and is no more than 180 Days), or to those who intend to go to China for other private matters. "Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in- law. | For visiting family members for a short period, the following docu- ments are required: (1)An invitation letter issued by the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies) (2) A photocopy of the inviting individual's (a foreigner who stays or lives in China for work or studies) passport and residence permit (3) A photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certifi- cate or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between the applicant and the inviting individual. For private affairs, documentation identifying the nature of the private affairs should be provided as required by the consular officer. |
Special Reminders (1) The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may require the applicant to submit the original of the invitation letter. The invitation letter should contain: a. Information of the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.) b. Information of the visit ( purpose of visit, intended arrival date, place(s) of intended residence, intended duration of stay, arrival and departure dates, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures) c. Information of the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of legal representative or the inviting individual, etc.) (2) If necessary, the consular officer may require the applicant to provide other proof documents or supplementary materials, or require an interview with the applicant. (3) If the material is in Malay only, it needs to first be translated into Chinese or English by a qualified trans- lator (e.g. court interpreter) or agency. (4) The consular officer will decide on whether or not to issue the visa and on its validity, duration of stay and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant. | ||
2.6 After December 1, 2023, Malaysian citizens will still be able to apply for multiple entry visa with duration of stay exceeding 15 days under L, M, Q2 and S2 categories.
In addition to the visa documents in 2.1 to 2.5 mentioned above, the supporting documents (e.g. photocopies of previous Chinese visas or previous records of travelling to China) for multiple entry visa required are as follows:
L-Visa
(1) 3-month multiple entry L-visa: Itinerary issued by the cruise company.
(2) 1-year multiple entry L-visa: Detailed travel itinerary and corresponding irrevocable air ticket, hotel booking and photocopies of previous Chinese visas and previous records of travelling to China.
M-Visa
(1) 6-month to 1-year multiple entry M-Visa: A photocopy of previous Chinese visa with the same type within 5 years.
(2) 2-year multiple entry M-Visa: A photocopy of previous 6-month to 1-year multiple entry Chinese visa with the same type or photocopies of previous records of travelling to China for more than 3 times within 5 years.
(3) 3-year multiple entry M-Visa: A photocopy of previous 2-year multiple entry Chinese visa with the same type within 5 years; or photocopies of previous 1-year multiple entry Chinese visa for more than 2 times with the same type within 5 years; or photocopies of previous records of travelling to China for more than 5 times within 5 years.
Q2-visa
(1) 6-month to 2-year multiple entry Q2-Visa: A photocopy of previous Chinese visa with the same type within 5 years.
(2) 3-year to 5-year multiple entry Q2-Visa: A photocopy of previous 2-year multiple entry Chinese visa with the same type or photocopies of previous 1-year multiple entry Chinese visa for more than 2 times with the same type.
S2-Visa
For visiting family members for a short period:
Multiple entry S2-visa with a validity period not exceeding the validity period of the inviting individual's residence permit.
For private affairs such as inheritance, litigation, having real estate in China, etc.:
(1) 6-month to 1-year multiple entry S2-Visa: A photocopy of previous Chinese visa with the same type within 5 years.
(2) 2-year multiple entry S2-Visa: A photocopy of previous 6-month to 1-year multiple entry Chinese visa with the same type or photocopies of previous records of travelling to China for more than 3 times within 5 years.
(3) 3-year multiple entry S2-Visa: A photocopy of previous 2-year multiple entry Chinese visa with the same type within 5 years; or photocopies of previous 1-year multiple entry Chinese visa for more than 2 times with the same type within 5 years; or photocopies of previous records of travelling to China for more than 5 times within 5 years.
3. Contact Information
Submission of applications time: Weekdays 9:00 to 11:30, except for holidays.
Collection time: Weekdays 14:30 to 16:30, except for holidays.
a. Address: Lot 10, No 3, VIP Lot, Lorong Pokok Palma Rajah, Jalan Lintas, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
b. Call: 088-385481; 014-3681380 （9:30-11：30 ，14:00-16:00, Monday to Friday, except for holidays.）
c. Fax: 088-385471
d. E-mail: kk@csm.mfa.gov.cn