Chinese Embassy in Singapore: To further facilitate visa applicants, from now until December 31, 2026, Chinese visa authorities abroad will exempt all short-term visa applicants applying for a stay of 180 days or less from fingerprinting. Fingerprints are still collected in accordance with regulations for visa applicants with D, J1, Q1, S1, X1, and Z characters who need to apply for a residence permit after entering the country.

Zhitongcaijing · 2d ago
Chinese Embassy in Singapore: To further facilitate visa applicants, from now until December 31, 2026, Chinese visa authorities abroad will exempt all short-term visa applicants applying for a stay of 180 days or less from fingerprinting. Fingerprints are still collected in accordance with regulations for visa applicants with D, J1, Q1, S1, X1, and Z characters who need to apply for a residence permit after entering the country.