1. Eligibility

Diplomatic and Service visas are issued to individuals traveling to China for diplomatic or official purposes, including diplomats, government officials, and members of official delegations. Whether holders of diplomatic or service passports need a visa depends on the mutual visa exemption agreements between China and other countries. Please refer to the List of Mutual Visa Exemption Agreements Between China and Foreign Countries for details.

Courtesy visas are issued to foreign nationals who are granted courtesy treatment due to their special status, such as holders of diplomatic passports traveling to China for personal reasons including tourism, family visits, or transit, and others deemed eligible for such treatment by the Chinese Embassy in Fiji.

2. Required Documents

(1) Original passport valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank visa page, and a valid visa/residence permit/exemption permit of Fiji.

(2) A diplomatic note or official letter issued by the relevant foreign government or international organization, or by a diplomatic or consular mission in China, or an invitation letter from the relevant Chinese authority.

(3) Other documents as required by the Embassy based on individual cases.

3. Application Procedure

Applicants for diplomatic, service, or courtesy visas are not required to make an appointment.

Register and log in to the "Chinese Online Visa Application" system. Read all instructions carefully, and fill in the application form truthfully, completely, and accurately. Upload a compliant photo(click to see the requirement) and any other required documents. 

After submission, you may check the application status online. Once approved, please visit the consular hall during open hours to submit your original passport and any supplementary documents. Holders of diplomatic passports applying for diplomatic, service, or courtesy visas are exempt from fingerprint collection, except where reciprocity applies.

4. Processing Time

Please refer to the schedule below for processing times. Timelines may be extended due to public holidays. If additional documents are required or verification is necessary, processing time will be adjusted accordingly. Expedited or urgent processing is available upon approval by a consular officer in special or emergency circumstances.

5. Please Note：

(1) Diplomatic, service, and courtesy visas are free of charge.

(2) Please complete the visa application form truthfully, clearly, and fully.

(3) Applicants are responsible for the authenticity of their passport, application form, photo, and all supporting documents (including photocopies). Any false, misleading, or incomplete information may lead to longer processing times, visa refusal, visa annulment, or denial of entry into China.