Applicants must provide their original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and two blank visa pages. Include a photocopy of the passport’s data and photo pages. For a 1-year multiple-entry visa, the passport must be valid for at least 15 months from the application date.
Applicants must complete the online visa application form, print it, and sign it. Attach one recent color passport-size photograph (48mm x 33mm), bare-headed, full face, and against a light background. Bring the completed form and photo to the Visa Centre.
If applying outside your country of citizenship, submit the original and a photocopy of your valid residence, employment, or student status certificate. Travelers temporarily staying in another country must usually apply from their home country unless otherwise approved by the Chinese Embassy.
If you were previously a Chinese citizen, submit your last Chinese passport and a photocopy of its data page. If your current passport is new and has no Chinese visa, include a copy of your old passport’s visa pages. If your name has changed, attach the official name change document.
Submit proof of your paid hotel booking, including hotel name, address, and confirmation details.
Provide a detailed travel plan showing arrival and departure dates, destinations, and accommodation arrangements during your stay in China.
Provide a detailed travel plan showing your arrival and departure dates, destinations, and accommodation arrangements during your stay.
Submit a letter or certificate from your employer confirming your job title, joining date, and approved leave period for travel.
Provide recent bank statements or other financial documents to prove you have sufficient funds to cover your trip expenses.
Provide recent bank statements or other financial documents to prove you have sufficient funds to cover your trip expenses.
Submit a certificate confirming you have no criminal history. It must be officially issued and attested by the appropriate authority.
Submit a certificate confirming you have no criminal history. It must be officially issued and attested by the appropriate authority.
Submit an invitation letter from a tourist reception institute in China.
Include a complete plan of your visit—arrival, departure, and destination details.
Provide recent financial statements or documents proving sufficient funds for the trip.
Submit the original and a photocopy of the child’s birth certificate.
Provide photocopies of both parents’ passports.
A signed letter from both parents, certified by the government, confirming consent for the child to apply for a Chinese visa. The letter must state the visa validity, number of entries, and that parents will cover all expenses.
One parent must provide financial documents confirming their ability to support the child during the trip. Note: Minors do not need to submit proof of employment or a no-criminal record certificate.
A fax, photocopy, or printed copy of the invitation letter is acceptable. However, the embassy may request the original. If issued by an individual in China, a copy of their Chinese ID card must be included.
Consular officers may request other supporting documents or additional information. Applicants may also be asked to attend an interview.
The consular officer has full authority to determine visa approval, validity, duration of stay, and the number of entries.
A valid visa does not guarantee entry into China. Final entry permission is determined by China Customs in accordance with Chinese laws and regulations.
