Chinese Travel Document

Permits Chinese citizens to travel internationally

People's Republic of China
Travel Document

Chinese Travel Document issued in 2010

Type| Travel Document
Issued by|  China
First issued| April 1990
Purpose| Identification
Valid in| International Travel
Eligibility| Chinese citizenship
Expiration| 2 years
Cost| USD 18 or the equivalent in local currency
Chinese Travel Document

Simplified Chinese| 中华人民共和国旅行证
Traditional Chinese| 中華人民共和國旅行證
| Transcriptions

Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin| Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó Lǚxíng Zhèng
Yue: Cantonese
Jyutping| zung1 waa4 jan4 man4 gung6 wo4 gwok3 leoi5 hang4 zing3

The People's Republic of China Travel Document (Chinese: 中华人民共和国旅行证) is a type of travel document issued by Chinese embassies, consulates, and other foreign offices to Chinese citizens for their international travel to China and other countries.[1] The bearer of the Travel Document is legally a Chinese citizen in accordance with the Nationality Law.[2]

## Eligibility

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The People's Republic of China Travel Document is issued by the Chinese diplomatic representative offices, consular offices and other foreign offices to the following persons:

* Residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan with Chinese citizenship who do not hold the Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macau Residents or the Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents and need to return to the Mainland;
* Taiwanese residents, with Chinese citizenship, who cannot apply for foreign visas with Taiwanese travel documents;
* Chinese citizens who are too late to apply for passports due to emergencies.[1]

Chinese nationals born abroad with a jus soli citizenship may apply for the Travel Documents.[3][4][5][6] They may instead directly apply for Chinese Passports if their countries of birth do not offer birthright citizenship.[7][8][9][10]

## Types

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The Travel Document is available in two formats: single entry for one year, and valid for multiple entries for two years. The former type only allows the bearer to enter and exit China once; the latter can travel to and from China multiple times within two years. If the bearer acquires a visa to a third country, they may travel to the third country. If the single-entry Travel Document is marked with "Valid for return to home country only" (仅限回国有效), the Travel Document will be invalid after the bearer returns. They may not be extended.[11]

## Application requirements

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The applicant shall install the app either from Google Play or App store named 中国领事 .[5] The application fee is lowered to US$23 or the equivalent in local currency starting from July 1, 2019, in accordance to a new fee standard proved by the Ministry of Finance.[12] Previously, starting on October 8, 2013, the application fee was $35 or the equivalent in local currency.[13]

## Events

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After Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990, the Chinese Embassy in Iraq organized an emergency evacuation of mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao personnel stranded in Iraq and Kuwait. The Iraqi government required the Chinese embassy to confirm the identity of these personnel. Because it was impossible for the Chinese embassy to stamp on the passports issued by Taiwan for confirmation, the Chinese embassy issued one-time People's Republic of China Travel Documents to these Taiwan residents and evacuated them to Jordan by land.[14]

## Visa requirements for Chinese Travel Document Holders

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Countries and territories  | Entry rights  | Notes

|
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Afghanistan | Visa required  | [15]
Albania | Visa required  | [15]
Algeria | Visa required  | [15]
Angola | Visa required  | [15]
Antigua and Barbudaand Australia  | Visa not required  | 30 days[15]
Argentina | Visa required  | [15]
Armenia | Visa not required  | 180 days[15]
Azerbaijan | Visa not required (conditional)  | 30 days. Group tours with accredited travel agencies in China or Azerbaijan only.[16]
Azerbaijan | Visa required  | [15]
Bahamas | Visa not required  | 3 months.[15]
Bangladesh | Visa on Arrival (Conditional)  | 30 days with proof of funds, hotel reservation and onward travel[15]
Belarus | Visa not required (conditional)  | 30 days. Group tours with accredited travel agencies in China or Belarus only.[16]
Benin | Visa required  | [15]
Egypt | Visa not required (conditional)  | 15 days. Only if traveling as tourists and arriving at Sharm El Sheik (SSH), Saint Catherine

(SKV) or Taba (TCP) airports and remaining in the Sinai resorts for a maximum stay of 15 days.[15]

Georgia | Visa not required (conditional)  | 30 days. Group tours with accredited travel agencies in China or Georgia only.[16]
Hong Kong | Entry permit required  | Chinese Travel Document Holders must apply for a Hong Kong (SAR China) Entry Permit.[15]
Iran | Visa required  | [15]
Kazakhstan | Visa not required  | 30 days[16]
Macao | Visa not required (conditional)  | Maximum stay of 7 days if in transit to/from a third country and with onward tickets and all documents required for next destination.[15]
Maldives | Visa not required  | 30 days[16]
Myanmar | e-Visa  | 30 days. Chinese Travel Document holders cannot obtain Visas on arrival.[15]
Russian Federation | Visa not required (conditional)  | 15 days. Group tours with accredited travel agencies in China or Russia only.[16]
Singapore | Visa required  | [15]

## References

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1. ^ a b "护照、旅行证简介 — 中华人民共和国驻美利坚合众国大使馆". Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United States of America. 2015-02-04. Archived from the original on 2022-11-03. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
2. ^ "中华人民共和国护照法". Central People's Government of the People's Republic of China. 2006-04-29. Archived from the original on 2022-11-03. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
3. ^ "旅行证：儿童颁发". Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Los Angeles. Archived from the original on 2022-02-12. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
4. ^ "在加拿大出生的华裔人士国籍判定及赴华注意事项". Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Toronto. 2014-04-01. Archived from the original on 2022-02-10. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
5. ^ a b "中国护照、旅行证申办须知". Embaixada da República Popular da China no Brasíl. 2016-08-10. Archived from the original on 2022-02-15. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
6. ^ "护照旅行证办理须知". Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. 2020-01-31. Archived from the original on 2022-02-15. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
7. ^ "领事服务温馨提醒（一）——在俄出生子女办证注意事项". Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Russian Federation (Посольство Китайской Народной Республики в Российской Федерации). 2017-12-07. Archived from the original on 2022-02-15. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
8. ^ "新生儿申请护照". Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the State of Qatar. 2020-04-15. Archived from the original on 2022-02-12. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
9. ^ "新生儿申请护照 — 中华人民共和国驻新加坡共和国大使馆". Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Singapore. Archived from the original on 2022-02-15. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
10. ^ "护照、旅行证办理指南". Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Finland. 2021-11-09. Archived from the original on 2022-02-15. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
11. ^ "旅行证和护照有什么不同？". Central People's Government of the People's Republic of China. 2005-06-01. Archived from the original on 2022-11-03. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
12. ^ "关于我馆降低办理普通护照、旅行证费用的通知". Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Belarus. 2019-07-01. Archived from the original on 2022-11-03. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
13. ^ "关于更改护照、旅行证等证件费用的通知". Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Los Angeles. 2013-10-08. Archived from the original on 2022-02-12. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
14. ^ "我駐科威特中華工程人員中共大使館協助逃難". Chinese Television System. 1990-08-21. Archived from the original on 2022-02-13. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
15. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
16. ^ a b c d e f "List of Agreements on Mutual Visa Exemption Between the People's Republic of China and Foreign Countries". 中国领事服务网.

## See also

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* Chinese passport
* Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport
* Macao Special Administrative Region passport
* Travel document
* Taiwan passport

* v
* t
* e

Mainland China-related identity and travel documents

Issued to
Mainland residents|

| Identity documents|

* Resident Identity Card
* Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card
* Household Register

|

Passport|

* Passport

Travel documents|

* Travel Document
* Exit and Entry Permit
* Hong Kong and Macao Travel Permit
* Taiwan Travel Permit
* One-way Permit

Issued to
SAR and Taiwan
residents*|

| Identity document|

* Residence Permit

|

Travel documents|

* Travel Document
* Mainland Travel Permit (Hong Kong, Macau)
* Mainland Travel Permit (Taiwan)

See also|

Documents issued by Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan (Republic of China)*.

* Taiwan is claimed as a province by the People's Republic of China. See cross-Strait relations and political status of Taiwan.

* v
* t
* e

Hong Kong-related identity and travel documents

Issued by
Hong Kong|

| Identity documents|

* Hong Kong identity card

|

Passports|

* Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport

Travel documents|

* Closed Area Permit
* Hong Kong Re-entry Permit
* Hong Kong Document of Identity for Visa Purposes

Other permits|

* Driving licence

Issued by
China|

| Identity documents|

* Mainland Residence Permit

|

Travel documents|

* Home Visit Permit
* Chinese Travel Document

Issued by the
United Kingdom|

| Passports|

* British National (Overseas) passport
* British emergency passport

|

Defunct documents|

* British Dependent Territories Citizen passport
* Hong Kong Certificate of Identity

See also the identity and travel document templates for China and Macau

* v
* t
* e

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Issued by
Macau|

| Identity documents|

* Macau Resident Identity Card
* Non-resident Worker's Identification Card

|

Passports|

Macao Special Administrative Region passport

Travel documents|

* Macao Special Administrative Region Travel Permit
* Visit Permit to Hong Kong
* Macau Seafarer's Identity Document

Defunct documents|

* Declaration Form for Holders of the Macau SAR Permanent Resident Identity Card to Hong Kong SAR

Issued by
China|

| Identity documents|

* Mainland Residence Permit

|

Travel documents|

* Home Visit Permit
* Chinese Travel Document

Issued by
Portugal|

| Identity documents|

* Portuguese Citizen Card

|

Passports|

* Portuguese passport

See also the identity and travel document templates for China and Hong Kong

* v
* t
* e

Taiwan-related identity and travel documents

Identity documents|

* National identification card
* Household certificate
* Driver's license
* National Health Insurance card
* Resident certificate

Travel documents|

* Passport
* Visa
* Taiwan Entry Permit

For traveling to the P.R.China, see also Template:China and China-related Identity and Travel Documents.

* v
* t
* e

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* Propaganda in China
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Related|

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