Chinese Visa Policy and Requirements for Citizens of Italy

1. Visa Exemption (Temporary Trial)

• Valid: Dec 1, 2023 – Nov 30, 2024.
• Eligible: Italian ordinary passport holders for business, tourism, family visits, or transit (≤15 days).
• Conditions: Valid passport (6+ months), no visa needed. Carry travel proof (flights/hotels).

2. Visa Types & Requirements

3. Application Process

• Online: China Visa Service Center.
• In-person: Chinese Embassy/Consulate in Italy (see addresses below).

4. Chinese Missions in Italy

• Rome Embassy
  • Address: Via Bruxelles, 56, 00198 Rome.
  • Phone: +39-06-8413458.
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00–12:00 (visa), 15:00–17:00 (collection).
• Milan Consulate
  • Address: Via Benaco, 4, 20139 Milan.
  • Phone: +39-02-5694106.

5. Italian Missions in China

• Beijing Embassy
  • Address: 2 Sanlitun Dongerjie, Chaoyang, Beijing.
  • Phone: +86-10-85327600.
• Shanghai Consulate
  • Address: 19/F Union Square, 1088 Nanjing West Rd, Shanghai.
  • Phone: +86-21-62797292.

6. Fees & Processing

• visa free: Free (≤15 days).
• Visas: €60–€180 (type-dependent). Service fees: ~CNY 220.
• Processing: 4–7 days (standard).

7. Notes

• Transit: 24-hour visa-free with onward ticket.
• Extensions: Apply at local PSB for stays >15 days.

• Chinese Embassy (Italy): http://it.china-embassy.gov.cn.
• Italian Embassy (China): http://www.ambpechino.esteri.it.