To further facilitate visa applicants, effective immediately until 31^st December 2026, Our Embassy will exempt all applicants applying for visas with a duration of stay not exceeding 180 days from fingerprint collection.

Applicants for D, J1, Q1, S1, X1, and Z visas, who are required to apply for a residence permit after entering China, are still required to have their fingerprints collected in accordance with relevant regulations.