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China visa for Pakistani passport holders
Visa required via Gerry's Visa Centre in Lahore. China WAIVES the visa fee for Pakistanis — you pay only the service charge.
Asia · Updated 8 June 2026
| Status | Visa required |
|---|---|
| Visa type | Tourist Visa (L) |
| Allowed stay | Usually 30 days per entry |
| Validity | As issued (commonly 3 months) |
| Processing time | ≈ 4 working days (regular) |
| Government fee | Visa fee WAIVED for Pakistani nationals (bilateral agreement) |
| Service fee | Gerry's CVASC service fee ≈ PKR 13,200 (regular) / PKR 19,800 (express) |
| Where to apply | Gerry's CVASC, Lahore (covers all Punjab except Rawalpindi) |
| Submission centre (Lahore) | 20, Ex-American Centre Building, opposite Ganga Ram Hospital, Queen's Road, Mozang Chungi, Lahore 54000 (Mon–Fri). |
| Proof of funds | Bank statement ~PKR 150,000+ balance |
| Apply via | visaforchina.cn (Pakistan) ↗ |
Step-by-step: how to apply
- Fill the online visa application form (COVA) at the visaforchina.cn Pakistan portal and print it.
- Book confirmed return flights + hotels and prepare a day-by-day itinerary.
- Take all documents in person to Gerry's CVASC, Lahore (Queen's Road, Mozang).
- Submit and pay only the Gerry's service fee (~PKR 13,200) — the visa fee itself is waived.
- Collect the passport with the visa in ~4 working days.
Documents checklist
- Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages
- Printed + signed China visa application form (COVA)
- 2 recent passport photos, white background
- CNIC copy
- Bank statement (~PKR 150,000+)
- Confirmed return flights + hotel bookings
- Detailed day-by-day itinerary
- Invitation letter (only if visiting friends/relatives)
Important notes
- ⚠️ Several travel sites claim a ‘30-day visa-free’ entry for Pakistanis from Nov 2025. This is NOT confirmed by any official Chinese government source, and Wikipedia still lists China as visa-required for ordinary Pakistani passports. Treat visa-free as UNCONFIRMED — verify directly with Gerry's CVASC before booking, but plan to apply for a visa.
- Catchment: Lahore centre serves Punjab (except Rawalpindi). Rawalpindi/Islamabad/KPK/GB → Islamabad centre. Sindh/Balochistan → Karachi centre.
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