To provide further convenience to visa applicants, fingerprints collection requirement will be waived for those applying for single and double-entry short-term visa with each stay in China no more than 180 days in Chinese visa authorities outside Chinese mainland. This policy will be effective from September 2, 2024 to December 31, 2025.

Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in New Zealand

Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Auckland

Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Christchurch

August 30, 2024