To further facilitate visa applicants to China, starting from today until December 31, 2026, the Chinese Embassy in Georgia will exempt all applicants for short-term visas with a stay period of 180 days or less from fingerprint collection.

For applicants of visa types such as D, J1, Q1, S1, X1, and Z visas, who are required to apply for residence permits after entry fingerprints will still be collected as per the regulations.