HAINAN - VISA ON ARRIVAL

Citizens of eligible countries, which trade with China can apply for a Visa on Arrival for 15 days stay in Hainan. You can apply for the Visa on Arrival at Haikou and Sanya via sea or air.

Sanya is situated on the southern end of Hainan island, and is regarded as the tourist centre of Hainan island. Popular tourist destinations are: Yalong Bay, which is known for luxurious hotels, while Wuzhizhou Island and and its coral reefs are destinations for scuba diving, surfing and other water sports. In 2010, the population of Sanya was estimated to be 650,000 people.

Haikou is the capital city of Hainan province. it is situated in the north of Hainan island, and is a port city. In 2010, the population of Haikou was estimated to be more than 2 million people. Haikou is divided into 4 Districts: Longhua, Xiuying, Qiongshan and Meilan.

The following document are required for the visa on arrival, at the port of entry:

1. Passport

2. Passport photographs x2

3. Processing fee (about $20 USD)

4. Second form of ID (eg. photo driving licence), may be required

Citizens of the following countries are exempt from applying for a Hainan Visa on Arrival and they also do not need a prior visa, as issued by the Chinese Consulate, provided that they are traveling to Hainan on a TOURIST GROUP (more than 5 people), organized by an international Travel agency, registered in Hainan Province, and approved by China National Tourism Administration, and also their stay cannot exceed 15 days:

Australia
Austria
Canada
Denmark
France
Finland
Germany
Indonesia
Italy
Japan
Kazakhstan
Malaysia
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Philippines
Russia
Singapore
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States

Can the Hainan Visa on Arrival be extended?

Yes it can.

Unlike, the Shenzhen Visa on arrival or the Zhuhai visa on arrival or the Shanghai 144 hour visa exemption - it is possible to apply for a visa extension for the Hainan Visa on arrival.

The 15 day visa on arrival can be extended for a further 15 days, up to a maximum of 30 days, at the visa section of the Public Security Bureau (PSB) in either Haikou or Sanya.

Is it possible to also apply for a Visa on Arrival for Business purposes, in Hainan?

Yes, it is possible to get a visa on arrival at Haikou and Sanya, if you visit Hainan for business investigations, trade, investment negotiation, technical exchange, travel or enter Hainan due to an emergency, provided that your stay does not exceed 15 days.


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