Chinese Travel Document


People's Republic of China Travel Document is a type of travel documents issued by Chinese embassies, consulates, and other foreign offices to Chinese citizens for their international travel to China and other countries. The bearer of the Travel Document is legally defined a Chinese citizen in accordance with the Nationality Law.

Circumstances of use

The Travel Document is issued to Chinese nationals in situations when it is inconvenient or unnecessary to be issued a People's Republic of China passport. Some cases include:
The applicant shall approach any of the Chinese embassies, consulates, and other foreign offices entrusted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China in person to file the application. The application fee is lowered to USD $18 starting from 2019 in accordance with the new fee standard proved by the Ministry of Finance, while it was USD $35 before.

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