Chinese Embassies including in major destinations such as Germany, Japan, Canada, France, Australia and Egypt will cease online visa appointments in favor of walk-in visa application services starting from November 20, 2023.

This allows visitors to walk into the embassies and consulates and apply for a visa during their operating hours.

However, it is still advised to complete the application form online in advance to avoid crowds at visa application venues.

Germany: from Nov 20

Canada: from Nov 20

Japan: from Nov 20

France: from Nov 20

Australia: from Nov 20

South Africa: from Nov 20

Cambodia: from Nov 20

Egypt: from Nov 20

Greece: from Nov 20

United States: from Oct 23

United Kingdom: from Oct 23

New Zealand: from Oct 23

Indonesia: from Oct 23

Singapore: from Oct 23

Bangladesh: from Oct 23

Mongolia: from Oct 23

South Korea: from Oct 23

Brazil: from Oct 23

Angola: from Oct 23

Italy: from Oct 23

Afghanistan: from Oct 22

Iran: from Oct 22

Uganda: from Oct 9