Chinese Embassy in Ireland, China Embassy in Dublin

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Ireland

Ambassador: Mr. Liu Biwei
Address: 40 Ailesbury Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland
Tel: +353-1-2691707, 2601119
Fax: +353-1-2839938
Office Hours: 09:00-12:30, 14:30-17:30, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Email: chinaemb_ie@mfa.gov.cn
Website: http://ie.chineseembassy.org/eng/

Visa Section (for Visa, Passport, Authentication)
Address: No.118, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland
Tel: +353-1-2196651 (Manual Service between 15:00-17:00)
+353-1-2196644 (Automatic Answering Telephone available for 24 hours)
Fax: +353-1-2196647
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, Mon.-Thu. (except Irish & Chinese public holidays)

The information of all sections of Chinese embassy in Ireland

Sections	Information
Secretary to the Ambassador	Chief: Wang Xuguang Tel: +353-1-2601119 ext. 3 Fax: +353-1-2839938
Consular & Visa Office	Chief: Song Deqin Tel: +353-1-2691707 ext. 1 Fax: +353-1-2839938
Administrative & Overseas Chinese Office	Chief: Zhang Ming Tel: +353-1-2691707 ext. 2 Fax: +353-1-2839938
Defense Attaché Office	Chief: Major General Zhang Jianguo Tel: +353-44-2077947595 Fax: +353-44-2074333653
Economic & Commercial Office	Chief: Counselor Xu Zhengbing Address: 77 Ailesbury Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: +353-1-2600580 Fax: +353-1-2696966
Science & Technology Office	Chief: Liang Xuejun Tel: +353-1-2691501 Fax: +353-1-2839938
Educational Office	Chief: Tang Jiwei Tel: +353-1-2691501 Fax: +353-1-2839938

Visa Fees

1. Regular Visa Fee per Person
From 1st January, 2009, the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Ireland only accepts cash and cheque issued by a company as means of payment.

Visa Types	Irish Citizens	American Citizens	Citizens of Other Countries
Single-Entry Visa	EUR 30	EUR 100	EUR 33
Double-Entry Visa	EUR 45	EUR 100	EUR 50
Multi-Entry Visa with 6-month Validity	EUR 60	EUR 100	EUR 66
Multi-Entry Visa with 12-month Validity	EUR 90	EUR 100	EUR 100
Group Visa	EUR 24	EUR 85	EUR 27

2. Expedited Service Fee per Person
The regular processing time of a visa is 5 working days. For urgent cases, the expedited service is available. Moreover, additional fees will be paid as following:

1 working day processing (just in case of force majeure)	EUR 33
3 working days processing	EUR 23

Basic Documents for Applying for Any Category of China Visa
(1) One legibly, truly, completely filled Visa Application Form of the People’s Republic of China
(2) One recent color passport photograph glued on the Visa Application Form
(3) Applicant’s original passport with blank visa pages and at least 6 months remaining validity
(4) Non-Irish Passport Holders who reside or work in Ireland also need provide Residence Permit and Work Permit
(5) For a child accompanying with the applicant, please offer the photo of the child

Other Requirements for Applying for Chinese Tourist/Family Visit Visa (L Visa)
(1) For sightseeing in Mainland of China, Round Trip Ticket, Confirmation of Hotel Reservation or Travel Itinerary is required.

(2) For Visiting Tibet, a Tibet Entry Permit from Tibetan Tourist Bureau is required. You’d better contact a Chinese Travel Agency to send an Entry Permit to you before submitting application.

(3) For Family Visiting, Proof of Kinship is required, such as Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate. However, those who were born in China (including Macau, Hong Kong, Taiwan) shown in the passport needn’t provide the Proof of Kinship

Other Requirements for Applying for Other Categories of China Visa
Please refer to http://ie.chineseembassy.org/eng/Consular/AboutVisa/t112836.htm and read the web page carefully. There are detailed required documents for apply F, Z, X, G, D, J, C Visa.

About Hong Kong Visa & Macau Visa
Irish Passport Holders are exempt from a visa to visit Hong Kong for up to 90 days.
Irish Passport Holders are exempt from a visa to visit Macau for up to 90 days.

Please contact Embassy of Ireland in China if Irishes are in distress there.

Related China Embassies in Europe: Embassy of China in Rome, Italy
Embassy of China in Riga, Latvia
Embassy of China in Lithuania

Travelers' Voices on China Embasy in Ireland

Nov. 18,2009 13:59 Reply

Mrs.bumi(nigerian) said:

hello please i need to know why you are not issue visa for nigerians please thanks

Nov. 18,2009 21:45
Ms.Ann replied:

You should ask the China Embassy in Nigeria for the answer.

Nov. 17,2009 18:36 Reply

Mr.ray(ireland) said:

what does chinese embassy here mean by only nigerian permanent resident holder in ireland can apply for visa does this mean resident permit holders are not considered

Nov. 17,2009 22:17
Mr.Sean replied:

I think so, but you can confirm with the Embassy again.

Nov. 16,2009 15:48 Reply

Mr.ray(Ireland) said:

pls somebody tell me if chinese embassy has resumed issueing visa to nigerian passport holders in ireland

Nov. 16,2009 22:52
Mr.Barret(France) replied:

i got that only aliens with the residence and working permission of Ireland can apply visa there.

Nov. 10,2009 12:03 Reply

Mr.ayo(dublin) said:

Hi am a nigeria passport holder resident in ireland
can i apply for china visa now?

Nov. 10,2009 21:24
Ms.Nicole replied:

I think you can apply for China visa in Dublin, Ireland if you have Irish residence permit.

Nov. 11,2009 01:41
Mr.ayo(dublin) replied:

are you sure the chinesse embassy have started issueing visa to nigeria passport holder with resident permitt in ireland,because i dont want to travel all the ay from galway to dublin and hear the same story again.

Nov. 11,2009 04:32
Mrs.Brianna replied:

Mr. ayo, I advise you confirm with the China Embassy in Ireland directly.

Nov. 5,2009 16:01 Reply

Mrs.ade(nigeria) said:

pls i am a nigeria ,living in ireland with stamp 4. i want to travel to china for business what do i need to get a visa .thanks ade

Nov. 6,2009 01:00
Mr.Elroy replied:

1. your passport with at ;east 6 months validity left and 2 blank pages.
2. a fulfilled vis aapplication form.
3. The original version or fax from an authorized Chinese Government Department or Government-authorized company.
4. two-way flight ticket, hotel booking confirmation or itinerary.
5. Ireland residence permit and work permit.

Nov. 3,2009 13:58 Reply

Ms.Mary(Irela) said:

Hello. I am an Irish citizen and wish to study in Beijing for one semester. The language course in the university starts in March. I wish to go to China to travel in mid January for one month before beginning university. However I will not be able to live on the university campus until the end of febuary. This means that I cannot confirm residency until Febuary 27th. So I cannot go directly with a student visa. I know that I have to apply for a student visa to study in China until July, but I want to know if it is possible to go to China with a tourist visa for one month so that I can travel, and apply for the chinese student visa from Hong Kong (instead of returning to Ireland) in Febuary before the course begins.

Thank you so much for your help.

Nov. 3,2009 21:57
Mr.Sean replied:

please confirm this with the China Embassy in Ireland before your ahead of your departure.

Nov. 2,2009 12:55 Reply

Mrs.A O(dublin) said:

this is rediculouse
i went to chinesse embassy today to get a bussiness visa to china,
only to be told that for coup of weeks now that chinesse goverment
gave instruction not to issue chinesse visa to nigerian. for no
reason or explanation
God sake what"s going on? can someone help cos my flight ticket
will expired soon.

Nov. 2,2009 22:52
Mr.Hugo replied:

I meet the same problem, since China Embassy in Philippines also stopped issuing visas to filipinos. Who knows why?

Oct. 8,2009 16:57 Reply

Ms.agnes(ireland) said:

hi, im planning to move to china in january..my boyfriend lives there for the last 5yrs,im moving to his house.the problem is that i have no idea which visa i shud apply for as im not planning to return soon (considering long term). Im polish passport holder but im living in Ireland for the last 5yrs..
i would really appriciate any help!

Oct. 8,2009 20:16
Mrs.Hannah replied:

I think you can apply for a multiple entry family visit visa if you want to stay over 30 days in China.

Oct. 9,2009 04:04
Ms.agnes(Ireland) replied:

hi hanah

thx for replay! the problem is that they requiered documents to proof my relation with that person if i want to get family visa..he is my boyfriend ..somaybe letter of invitation from him will help!what u think?
thx

Oct. 9,2009 20:00
Mrs.Francis replied:

Yes, your boy friend's invitation letter will do.

Nov. 2,2009 20:58
Ms.MARYWU(China) replied:

You can apply for L Visiting Family Visa,multi-entries.

Nov. 2,2009 21:08
Ms.MARYWU(China) replied:

Solution1:You can hold L visa for 30 days to come to China, it is easy to get it . After arrived at China , you can change from L visa to F visa for 6 months,then you can F visa extension.
Solution2:You can get F invitation letter from China if you have job in China.

Oct. 28,2009 15:04 Reply

Ms.Leon(Ireland ) said:

Hi,

Myself and my husband might to going to China with work in April. and I was wanting to take dog with us. Can you tell me if this is possible and what would the requirements be?

Oct. 28,2009 20:50
Mr.William replied:

Please contact the China Embassy in Ireland for exact details.

Nov. 2,2009 20:11
Ms.MARYWU(China) replied:

yes, you can ,but it will take a lot of money, how long will you plan to stay in China?

10.

Oct. 28,2009 17:20 Reply

Mrs.cordelia oseh(Irela) said:

cordelia oseh (Nigerian)
Just came back from the chinese embassy in Dublin today to get a business visa to china, but was told that instruction by the chinese government was issued to them not to issue visa to nigerians anymore.. i find this ridiculous as no explanation was given for that.... I dont think any Nigerian has been involved in any act of terrorism. I think the federal government of Nigeria should be made aware of this... I will be contacting them in this matter.

Oct. 28,2009 20:51
Mr.Brandon replied:

Dear madam, hopw for your good news.

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