Rihab Ben Hnina
2 months ago
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Excellent service! The agency helped me with every step of getting my Hayya Visa quickly and smoothly. All information was accurate and clear. Highly recommended! 🤩
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Hussam Alsheikh
4 months ago
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9 months ago
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9 months ago
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Apply yourself — or save the hassle and call us
This page has a full step-by-step guide so you can apply to the embassy on your own. But one mistake on the form, a missing translation, or a weak financial file can cost you the visa. Call us first — your consultation is free. We review your case, prepare the complete file with correct forms, certified translation, and embassy-grade travel insurance, and coach you for the interview — so when you submit, your file is at its strongest. The visa decision and issue date rest solely with the embassy.
China visa service from Saudi Arabia is available for residents only — Saudi nationals enjoy visa-free entry to China under the bilateral agreement (90 days). For residents we handle online application, embassy appointment booking, and follow-up to issuance.
Processing time
3 to 14 days (depending on whether priority service is paid)
Embassy fee
Starts from 450 SAR
Requirements
- Resident passport valid for 6 months past return with two facing blank pages
- Iqama copy from Absher valid for 6 months and 3 months past return
- National address from Absher
- Recent passport-size digital photo with white background
- Bank statement stamped for the last 6 months
- Salary letter (chamber-of-commerce certified for private sector)
- Round-trip flight booking and hotel reservation
- Trip plan for tourist visa
- Invitation letter for business or family visa
Some requirements vary by visa type — contact us so we can determine the right category and start preparing your file.
Embassy appointments
After completing your documents and online application, we book an appointment at the Chinese Embassy in Riyadh or the Consulate in Jeddah for passport submission, then follow your file until passport return with the visa.
Visa types
We assist residents in Saudi Arabia with Chinese visa categories:
Tourist Visa (L Visa)
For leisure travel and sightseeing in China. Requires a Trip Plan — Trip Away can prepare it for you as part of the service.
Business Visa (M Visa)
For business activities and short-term commercial visits with an invitation from the Chinese company.
Family Visit Visa (Q/S Visa)
For visiting Chinese relatives or family members residing in China.
Transit Visa (G Visa)
For passing through China to another destination.
Embassy
📍 Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh 11693 – Saudi Arabia
📞 +966 11 488 0036
Application steps
Confirm your eligibility
Saudi nationals enter China visa-free for stays up to 90 days under the bilateral agreement. This service is for residents in Saudi Arabia who require a visa.
Choose the right Chinese visa type
Identify the visa category that matches your purpose of travel — tourism (L), business (M), family visit (Q/S), or transit (G). For tourist applications, a Trip Plan is required (Trip Away can prepare it for you).
Fill the COVA online application
Open the official COVA application portal and complete the visa application form in English. After completion the system generates a confirmation receipt with a barcode.
Prepare the required documents
Prepare:
- Resident passport valid for 6 months past return with two facing blank pages.
- Iqama copy from Absher valid for 6 months and 3 months past return.
- Recent passport-size photo (white background).
- Bank statement stamped for the last 6 months.
- Salary letter from your employer (chamber-of-commerce certified for private sector).
- Round-trip flight booking and hotel reservation.
- Trip plan (for tourist visa).
- Invitation letter (for business or family visit visa).Submit at the Chinese Embassy in Riyadh or the Consulate in Jeddah
Book an appointment and submit your file in person. Biometrics are required for many categories. Standard processing is 3–7 business days; priority service can deliver in 24–48 hours for an additional fee.
Collect your passport and visa
Once issued, collect your passport with the visa sticker from the embassy or consulate where you applied.
FAQ
Do Saudi nationals need a visa for China?
No, Saudi nationals enter China visa-free under the bilateral agreement. This service is for residents in Saudi Arabia.
What is the validity of a Chinese tourist visa?
Usually 30, 60, or 90 days, single or multiple entry depending on the case.
What is the most common reason for refusal?
Missing documents or insufficient ties to Saudi Arabia. We strengthen your file before submission.
