Apply for Shanghai visa online

The Shanghai visa is often in demand. In essence, it corresponds to the Chinese visa, which is required for German travelers as well as citizens of most other countries to enter the Asian People's Republic. An exception to the visa requirement for German travelers exists in accordance with the requirements to enter China solely for transit for a maximum of 10 days. Those with a layover at Shanghai Pudong or Hongqiao Airport are able to visit the Chinese metropolis for up to 240 hours without a visa. This visa rule also applies to other destinations in China such as Beijing, Shenyang and Chengdu.

Tourists from all over the world are drawn to Shanghai, one of the largest cities in the world. The metropolis, although the most western-oriented of all Chinese cities, cannot be compared in size to major cities in Germany.

With the Shanghai visa, which is valid for the entire country, foreign visitors start round trips or take one of the popular city tours from here. Highlights and regular events in Shanghai include the Dragon Boat Festival in June, the Formula 1 race "Chinese Grand Prix," the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Shanghai Marathon in autumn, and the International Tourist Festival. Numerous museums, temples, and modern buildings are popular attractions all year round. As the most important industrial city in China, Shanghai is not only attractive for tourists, but also for foreign business people and students. Shanghai's universities and research institutions open their doors to international students and teachers.

When choosing the Shanghai visa, it is important to consider the purpose of the trip. Those visiting the city or the People's Republic of China for tourist purposes need a Chinese tourist visa. Business travelers are only allowed to enter with a Business Visa China. For foreign exchange students at a university in Shanghai, there are Student visas X1 and X2 depending on the length of stay. Foreign interns also need a student visa or a business visa, as there is no Internship Visa China. Those joining an employer in Shanghai are required to apply for a Chinese work visa before traveling.

König Tours will gladly assist you with your visa application. The required documents for your Shanghai visa and the entry requirements for the People's Republic of China vary depending on the purpose of your trip or the type of visa. Our visa service will take care of the official visits to the Chinese consulate for you and provide advisory support. You will automatically receive a document checklist when ordering your visa online. For a small fee, one of our staff members can optionally fill out the visa application for you. In addition, König Tours is happy to assist you with further travel planning for Shanghai. In addition to the Shanghai visa, we take care of flights, hotels, tours and more for the destination China.