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China visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at tr.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
- Tourist visa Maximum stay: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Business visa Maximum stay: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Family and friends visit visa Maximum stay: Up to 180 days, as printed on the visa
- Student visa Maximum stay: X2: up to 180 days; X1: entry visa followed by a residence permit valid 180 days to 5 years
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 Turkey
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- Consulate General of China in Istanbul
Tarabya Mahallesi, Ahi Çelebi Cad.Çoban Çeşme Sokak No.4, Sariyer, Istanbul, TÜRKİYE
All missions of China in Turkey
China has 3 missions in Turkey, with its embassy in Ankara. Consulates: Izmir and Istanbul.
Chinese citizens travelling to Turkey
ChinaTurkey e-Visa Turkey 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.
For a trip from Turkey to China, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Turkish citizens can stay in China
How long Turkish citizens may stay in China is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Turkish citizens apply
In Turkey, applications go to the Chinese embassy in Ankara and the consulates in Izmir and Istanbul, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for Turkish citizens
Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan admit Turkish citizens visa-free. Tajikistan, Afghanistan, North Korea and India require Turkish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Turkey
Turkey requires a visa from Chinese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for China?
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Where is the Chinese embassy in Turkey?
The Chinese embassy in Turkey is in Ankara; there are also consulates in Izmir and Istanbul.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Turkey requires a visa from Chinese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Can Turkish citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Turkish citizens need a visa for China obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.