Chinese Visa Policy and Requirements for Citizens of Tajikistan

Ⅰ. Chinese Diplomatic Missions in Tajikistan

1. Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Tajikistan

 

  • Address: 143 Rudaki Avenue, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
  • Contact:
    • Telephone: +992-37-223-3037 (Consular Section)
    • Email: visaDushanbe@visaforchina.org
    • Website: www.chinaembassy.tj
  • Working Hours:
    • Visa Submission: Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00 (excl. holidays)
    • Visa Collection: Mon–Fri 15:00–16:00

Ⅱ. Tajikistani Diplomatic Missions in China

1. Embassy of Tajikistan in Beijing

 

  • Address: No. 2, Lane 16, Sanlitun East Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing
  • Contact:
    • Telephone: +86-10-65326985
    • Email: embassy.beijing@mfa.tj
  • Working Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 (visa by appointment)

2. Consulates-General of Tajikistan

 

  • Shanghai: Room 1001, No. 889, Nanjing West Road, Shanghai
  • Guangzhou: 19th Floor, South Tower, Tianyu Garden, No. 136, Linhe West Road, Guangzhou

Ⅲ. Chinese Visa Types for Tajikistani Citizens

 

Visa Type Purpose Key Requirements
L (Tourism) Sightseeing, visiting friends/family Hotel booking, flight itinerary (invitation optional)
M (Business) Trade, meetings, short-term work Chinese company invitation, business license
Z (Work) Long-term employment Work permit (Z-visa notification), employer invitation
X1/X2 (Study) Academic programs (X1: >6 months; X2: <6 months) Admission letter, JW201/JW202 (X1 only)
Q1/Q2 (Family Visit) Relatives in China (Q1: long-term; Q2: short-term) Family proof (e.g., marriage certificate), inviter’s Chinese ID
F (Visit) Cultural/academic exchanges Invitation from Chinese government/entity
S1/S2 (Private Affairs) Visiting family/long-term residence (S1: >6 months; S2: <6 months) Invitation letter, inviter’s residence permit

Ⅳ. Application Process

Step 1: Online Form

 

Step 2: Documents Required

 

  • All Types:
    • Passport (valid ≥6 months, ≥2 blank pages)
    • 2×2-inch photo (white background, recent)
    • Travel proof (flights/hotels)
  • Type-Specific: See Table Ⅲ (e.g., work permit for Z-visa).

Step 3: Submission & Fees (TJS)

 

  • Location: Chinese Embassy, Dushanbe (or Visa Application Center).
  • Fees:
    • Single-entry: 280 | Double-entry: 420 | 1-year multiple: 700
    • Express: +140 TJS (2–3 days).
  • Processing: 4–5 days (standard), 2–3 days (express).

Step 4: Collection

 

  • Bring receipt and passport.

Ⅴ. Important Notes

 

  1. Visa Validity:
    • L/M/F/S2: 30–90 days stay (entry type-dependent).
    • Z/X1/S1: Multiple-entry, 30-day initial stay (register with local police within 24 hours).
  2. Extensions:
    • Apply at local PSB in China (tourist: up to 30 days; long-term: case-by-case).
  3. Rejections:
    • Incomplete documents, weak ties to Tajikistan, or security issues.
  4. COVID-19:
    • No quarantine (as of 2023); check China CDC.
  5. Z-Visas:
    • Pre-approval: Work permit required before application.
    • Post-arrival: Residence permit within 30 days.

Ⅵ. Resources