China Visa Requirement and Procedure

China Business Visa requirements
China Tourist Visa Requirements

China Tourist Visa Requirements

Tourist Visa Requirements (and for visiting relative or friend in China)

Required documents from the applicant

1)      Original Passport

·         The passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of travel.

·         The passport should contain at least one double blank page reserved for visa stamping.

·         Photocopy of the first and last two pages of the passport 

2)    One visa application Form duly filled and signed by the applicant.

3)      Four Photos (see the detailed photo specification below )

·         Taken against a white background

·         Glossy or semi-matt finish

·         Size of the photo (35 X 45 mm).

·         Face size 80% of the photo

1)     A Covering Letter(visa requisition letter from the traveller (ensure following information available in covering letter 

·         It should be addressed to” ” The visa officer , Embassy of The People’s Republic of China , New Delhi

·         Purpose of the travel

·         Duration of the stay in each location

1)      Original Bank statements of last three months with  1.5 Lakh minimum balance in the account

2)      A certificate from the bank manager about your account details 

3)      Copy of the Income Tax Returns for last three years.

4)      Salary slip  for the last three months- if employed

5)      Leave approval letter  from the employer –if employed (NOC –if the applicant is employed in Govt organisation)

6)      If you are self-employed;

Company registration documents

Company bank statement

2)      If a minor travelling alone -A no objection certificate signed by both parents

3)      If a minor accompanied by one parent -A no objection certificate by the other parent

4)      If  students travelling - a permission letter from school/college, including phone numbers and address, confirming the leave for specified period of travel

5)      NOC from the spouse –if the spouse not accompanying

Required documents from the invitee or host (applicable only for visiting relative or friend)

1)      An invitation letter from the host person  ,if the travel is for family or friend visit ( Please ensure following requirements meets a invitation

a.     Specify the applicant Name, passport no, duration of visit and purpose of travel

b.      Contact address, Number  and email address  of the invitee

2)      Copy of the passport

3)      Copy of the visa and resident permit (if the invitee is not an Chinan national)

4)      Copy of the bank statement with sufficient fund (if sponsoring the travel)

5)      Proof of relationship (e.g.: marriage certificate, If spouse visiting husband) if any

6)      Proof of accommodation in China

 Important;

·         Above listed documents are not a final , Embassy may ask additional documents              

·         Personal appearance usually not required, but Embassy has the right to call for personal appearance, if required.

Time Taken for processing visa

·         Processing time is 4 working days. 

China Business Visa requirements

Business visa requirements (Visa Type F)

1)      Original Passport

·         The passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the intended duration of stay.

·         The passport should contains at least one double blank page reserved for visa stamping.

·         Photocopy of the first and last two pages of the passport 

2)    One visa application Form duly filled and signed by the applicant.

3)      Four Photos (see the detailed photo specification below )

·         Taken against a white background

·         Glossy or semi-matt finish

·         Size of the photo (35 X 45 mm).

4)    A Covering Letter(visa requisition letter from the Company (ensure following information available in covering letter

·         It should be in company’s original letter head with company address on it

·         It should be addressed to” The visa officer , Embassy of The People’s Republic of China , New Delhi

·         Introduction about the company

·         Name and designation of the Applicant

·         Purpose and duration of the travel

·         Brief sketch of the company to be visited.

·         Name, contact number and email address designation of the of the signatory (of a managerial or executive level)

·         Seal of the company on letter head

5)     Invitation Letter from the invitee company in China or a visa notification issued  Government Departments, Companies and Social Organizations authorized by the Chinese Foreign Ministry (Please ensure following requirements meets a invitation )

·         It should be printed in invitee company’s letter head

·         Seal of the inviting company

·         Specify the applicant Name, passport no, duration of visit and purpose of travel

·         Contact no and email address  of the signatory

6)      If you are self-employed;

Company registration documents

Company bank statement

7)      If the applicant is a first time traveller ,it is advisable to enclose following documents

a)      Copy of the IT papers

b)      3 months bank statements

Important;

·         Above listed documents are not a final , Embassy may ask additional documents              

·         Personal appearance usually not required, but Embassy has the right to call for personal appearance, if required.

Time Taken for processing visa

·         Processing time is 4 working days.

·         Urgent visa can be processed by the next working day (applications should be submitted before 11:00 a.m. Visa will be ready for collection at 2:00 p.m. on the second working day.