To further facilitate Chinese visa applications, from now on till 31 December 2026, fingerprint collection is exempted for all short-term visa applicants (duration of each stay no more than 180 days) at the Chinese Embassy in Iran.

Fingerprint collection will still be required, in accordance with relevant regulations, for applicants of D, J1, Q1, S1, X1 and Z visas, which are required to apply for residence permits after the entry into China.

                              Chinese Embassy in Iran

                                 December 21, 2025