China G Visa — Transitfor 🇹🇼 Taiwanese citizens travelling to 🇨🇳 China
Taiwanese citizens are required to obtain a China G Visa — Transit before travelling to China. You must submit a formal application at the China embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre in your country. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.
Apply Now — Official Portal ↗⚠️Travel advisory for Taiwanese citizens
Residents of Taiwan do not use an ordinary passport visa for mainland China — they travel on the Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents (台胞證), issued by mainland authorities.
Travel between Taiwan and mainland China runs through a separate permit system rather than ordinary passport visas. Residents of Taiwan apply for the Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents (台胞證, the "Taiwan Compatriot" permit) — available as a multi-year card or an electronic/one-time permit — issued by the mainland authorities. An ordinary Chinese visa (L, M, X, Z, etc.) is generally not the route used for this travel. Requirements and the political backdrop change over time; confirm the current process with the issuing authority before you travel.
Source: Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents (PRC National Immigration Administration) · Verified June 2026
📋Required Documents4
- ✓Travel itinerary showing the transit route
- ✓Confirmed onward air, train or ship ticket to a third country with a fixed date and seat
- ✓Valid passport (valid 6+ months) with at least two blank pages
- ✓Completed China visa application form (COVA) with a recent photograph
ℹ️What to Expect
To apply for a China G Visa — Transit, book an appointment at the nearest China embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 5 days. Fees may apply — verify at the official portal. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements at the official government portal before booking travel.
📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)
- ○Valid entry visa for the onward destination, if one is required (if applicable)
🌐Why Taiwanese passport holders need a visa for China
Taiwanese citizens require a visa to enter China based on the current immigration requirements set by China's government. Taiwanese passport holders must apply through the China embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.
⚠️Common Reasons China G Visa — Transit Applications Are Refused6
- !The applicant does not hold a confirmed onward ticket and a visa (where required) for the third-country final destination, which a transit (G) visa requires.
- !The travel route does not genuinely pass through China, or the planned stop exceeds what a transit visa permits (a longer visit needs an L/M/other visa, or the relevant visa-free transit scheme).
- !Incomplete or invalid documents — a passport with under 6 months' validity or insufficient blank pages, an unclear photo, or a mismatched application form.
- !A prior overstay, deportation, or other immigration or legal violation in China on record.
- !The applicant is deemed a national-security, public-health or public-order concern, or is on an entry-suspension list.
- !False statements or fabricated/altered documents supplied in the application.
Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
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