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China visa for Pakistani citizens
Entry requirement
Pakistani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pk.china-embassy.gov.cn
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in Pakistan
- Embassy of China in Islamabad
No.1, Zhou-Enlai Avenue, Diplomatic Enclave(Extension), Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Consulate General of China in Karachi
PLOT NO.ST.20, BLOCK 4, CLIFTON KARACHI, PAKI STAN
- Consulate of China in Karachi
Saba Ave, 75500 Karachi
All missions of China in Pakistan
China has 4 missions in Pakistan, with its embassy in Islamabad. Consulates: Lahore and Karachi.
Chinese citizens travelling to Pakistan
ChinaPakistan e-Visa Pakistan visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Pakistan to China, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Pakistani citizens can stay in China
How long Pakistani citizens may stay in China is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Pakistani citizens apply
In Pakistan, applications go to the Chinese embassy in Islamabad and the consulates in Lahore and Karachi, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for Pakistani citizens
Laos, Mongolia, Afghanistan, North Korea, Russia and India require Pakistani citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Pakistan
Chinese citizens need a visa for Pakistan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for China?
Pakistani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Where is the Chinese embassy in Pakistan?
The Chinese embassy in Pakistan is in Islamabad; there are also consulates in Lahore and Karachi.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Pakistan?
Chinese citizens need a visa for Pakistan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Pakistani citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Pakistani citizens need a visa for China obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.