To further facilitate visa applications, starting from December 17, 2025 until December 31, 2026, fingerprints collection will be exempted for eligible applicants who apply for short-term visas with a stay period of 180 days or less.

Applicants for Category D, J1, Q1, S1, X1 and Z visas who needs residence document after entry will still follow a fingerprints collection procedure as required.

Please note: According to the Mutual Visa Exemption Agreement between the People’s Republic of China and the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Bahamian citizens have been eligible for visa-free entry to China for up to 30 days since 12 February 2014. For stays within 30 days, no visa application or fingerprint collection is required.