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Instructions On How To Apply For A Chinese
Visa (May 2008)
Please note that, since 26th June,2008, all the regular
passport holders applying for L (Tourism), F (Business),
X (Studying), Z (Employment), G (Transit), C (Crew),
J (Journalism) or D (Residence) visa should make the
on-line appointment to submit the application to the
Chinese Embassy. If no successful appointment can be
made, application can be submitted to the Chinese Visa
Application Service Centre (CVASC) either by post, or
in person with or without an appointment.
Those who hold Diplomatic, Service (Official) passport,
or are qualified for the Chinese Diplomatic, Service,
courtesy visa and visa-exempt certificate, or apply
for Hong Kong visa/entry permit, can still submit
the application directly to the Chinese Embassy without
appointment.
Applications by post to the Embassy are not accepted.
Applicants should submit their applications in person
or entrust a third party to submit their applications
on their behalf to the visa office of Chinese Embassy
in the UK or to Chinese Consulate-General in Manchester
or Edinburgh.
Interviews may be required by the visa officer if
necessary. Visa may be refused without detailed explanation.
Checklist for visa application:
A. All applicants are required to submit the following
documents:
(1) A valid original passport. There must be blank
visa pages in the passport. Pages for endorsements
or amendments can not be used as a visa page. The
passport should be valid for at least 6 months, or
9 months for a multi-entry
(2) One completed Chinese Visa Application Form (please
click to download)signed by the applicant. Children's
application form can be signed by their parents or
guardians;
(3) One recent passport photograph affixed to the
visa application form. Life photos, copied photos
and digital photos printed on ordinary paper are not
acceptable.
B. Additional documents:
1. L visa
(1) Documents mentioned in part A;
(2) A copy of outward and return flight ticket booking,
also called the itinerary;
(3) A copy of Chinese hotel booking (please note
the applicants who are below 14 years old or born
in China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) as
shown in the passport are not required to provide
this);
If the applicant is going to stay at a relative or
friend's home while visiting China, and therefore
unable to provide hotel booking, an invitation letter
containing the inviter's home address and telephone,
and a copy of the inviter's ID card or residence permit
should be provided instead.
For applicants who are going to Tibet, an entry permit
issued by Tibetan Tourist Bureau is required . (Fax
number of Tibetan Tourist Bureau: 0086-891-6834632;
Telephone number:0086-891-6834313)
2. F visa
(1) Documents mentioned in part A;
(2) A copy of outward and return flight ticket booking;
(3) A copy of Chinese hotel booking;
(4) Visa Notification Form (which is issued by the
relevant department of Chinese government, companies
or institutions, under the authorization of the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs of China. Detailed information
can be obtained from the Foreign Affairs Office of
the relevant province, autonomous region and municipality
where the inviting party resides.);
3. X visa (for studying more than
6 months in China)
(1) Documents mentioned in part A;
(2) JW-201 or JW-202 form issued by the Ministry
of Education of China;
(3) A letter of admission from a Chinese University/College.
4. Z visa (for long-term working)
(1) Documents mentioned in part A;
(2) An employment permit from the Ministry of Labour
and Social Security or the State Administration of
Foreign Experts of China;
(3) An invitation letter from a relevant Department
of Chinese Government or a government-authorized company.
5. J-1 or J-2 visa (for journalism)
(1) Documents mentioned in part A;
(2) A letter from a relevant Department of Chinese
government;
(3) A letter from the employer.
6. G visa (for transit through China)
(1) Documents mentioned in part A;
(2) A copy of Chinese hotel booking;
(3)A copy of outward and return flight ticket booking;
(4) A valid visa for the country of destination.
NOTE 1: For applicants from some specific countries,
additional documents other than those mentioned above
may be required.
NOTE 2: Applicants should check the issued visa upon
collection and if necessary raise any queries at the
same time. If there is no immediate query relating
to the issued visa, the applicant is held responsible
under any circumstances thereafter.
(Latest updated on 20th June,2008)
Important Notes:
1. The Chinese Diplomatic
Service in UK has recently reorganised their application
process. Please check at which location you should
submit your application. In particular, applicants
living South of Manchester will now have to go to
London!
2. Also remember
you can apply via Courier Service - as going to London
for your visa may not be time or cost effective
3. Embassy opening
hours are usually 9 am till midday, Monday to Friday
only. Same day visa's may be collected
the same afternoon by arrangement
4. Applications by
post are usually not allowed - please check this yourself
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This information is as supplied by the Chinese Embassy
in UK, as dated 20th June 2008, and/or other reliable
sources. Please check this information yourself as it
may alter without notice, and whilst we try our best
to ensure it is correct, please do not hold us responsible
for any errors - this is intended as a simple guide
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