To further facilitate visa applications, fingerprint collection is now exempted for all short-term visa applicants (staying no more than 180 days in China) from the day of this notice until 31st December 2026.
According to relevant regulations, fingerprint collection is still required for applicants of D, J1, Q1, S1, X1 and Z visas, who should apply for residence permits after entry into China.
For inquiries, please contact via the following means:
Tel: 0060-1112597159 or 0060-82238344 (workdays 9:30-11:30, 14:30-16:30)
Email：kuching@csm.mfa.gov.cn
Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Kuching
22 December 2025