Visa Application Form of People's Republic of China (Form V2011A)  Visa Application Form of People's Republic of China (Form V2011B)

Ambassador: Mr. Zhang Jun  
Address: Willem Lodewijklaan 10 2517 JT, The Hague
Tel: +31-70-3065061
Fax: +31-70-3551651
Office Hours:
09:00-12:00, Monday-Friday,
14:00-16:00, Thursday (except holidays)
Email: chinaemb_nl@mfa.gov.cn
Website: http://nl.china-embassy.org/eng/

Consular Office
Address: Willem Lodewijklaan 10, 2517 JT The Hague
Tel: +31-70-3065091 
Fax: +31-70-3065085 
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Email: consular@chinaembassy.nl

 Important Notice about China Visa Application Service Center (CVACSC)
The demand for Chinese visas has grown rapidly in recent years. To provide a better service for visa applicants, the Chinese Embassy in the Netherlands, following the success of the visa centers of other countries, decides to introduce the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC).  After its opening, the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in The Hague（CVASC）is responsible for receiving visa applications of ordinary passport holders for visiting mainland China, collecting visa fees on behalf of the Chinese Embassy and returning passports with Chinese visa approval to applicants. To ensure CVASC’s operation, a service fee will be charged in accordance with the published rate.

The Chinese Embassy will NOT accept any visa application as before from 22nd April, 2011, however, the following applicants are still requested to apply directly to the Chinese Embassy:
1. Holders of diplomatic, service (official) passport, or applicants qualified for the Chinese diplomatic, courtesy, service visa as well as important delegations;
2. Dutch ordinary passport holders, who apply for Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) visa for a stay over 90 days in HKSAR;
3. Notarization and authentication applicants;
4. Chinese citizens applying for a new or renewed passport, travel document or HKSAR entry permit. 

The related information of CVASC in the Hague:
Address: 6th floor, Rijswijksweg 60 2516EH ‘S-Gravenhage
Tel: +31-(0)70-2629150
Fax: +31-(0)70-3886595 
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, except holidays
For submission of applications: 90:00-15:00(Rush applications should be submitted before 12:00 noon)
For collections and payments: 09:00-16:00
Email: haguecenter@visaforchina.org 
Website: http://www.visaforchina.org/HAG_EN/

 Method and Time for Submission of Applications
1. Method: An applicant may submit his or her visa application to the Center in person or entrusts someone else or a travel agency to submit on his or her behalf. You may book in advance via the center's website for submission. If you apply visas by post, please check Section 'Instructions for application by post' from the center's website. You may be required to go to the Chinese Embassy for an interview if the Chinese Embassy deems it necessary.

2. Visa processing time: Regular visa processing time needs four working days.(For example, the applicant hands over the application on Friday and the visa will be ready for collection on next Wednesday). The center offers express service and urgent service. For express service, visas will be ready for collection on the third working-day. For urgent service, visas will be ready for collection on the second working-day (application should be submitted before 12:00 noon). Post service normally takes 10 working days.

Visa Fees
Applicants should pay visa fees and service fees when collecting passport; Cash, debit card are acceptable when making payment; For mail visa application, only online interbank transfer is acceptable.

1. Regular Visa Fee per Person

Visa Types	Dutch Citizens	American Citizens
Single-Entry Visa	EUR 35	EUR 90
Double-Entry Visa	EUR 52	EUR 90
Multi-Entry Visa with 6-month Validity	EUR 70	EUR 90
Multi-Entry Visa with 12-month Validity	EUR 105	EUR 90

2. Expedited Service Fee per Person
The regular processing time of a visa is 4 working days. For urgent cases, the expedited service is available. Moreover, additional fees will be paid as following:

Next working day processing (Please submit application before 12:00)	EUR 33
Third working days processing	EUR 23

2. Service Fee of CVASC per Person

Normal Sevice Fee (collect visa on 4th working day)	EUR 30
Express Service Fee (collect visa on 3rd working day)	EUR 50
Urgent Service Fee (collect visa on 2nd working day)	EUR 60
Application by Mail	EUR 60

 2012 Holiday Schedule of Chinese Embassy in the Netherlands

Public Holiday	Date	Day
New Year's Day	January 2	Monday
Chinese Spring Festival	January 23 - 25	Monday - Wednesday
International Labor Day	May 1	Tuesday
Dragon Boat Festival	June 22	Friday
Mid-Autumn Festival & National Day of China	October 1 - 4	Monday - Thursday
Christmas	December 25, 26	Tuesday, Wednesday

 The Map of Chinese Embassy in Netherlands

Address: Willem Lodewijklaan 10, 2517 JT, Hague Transport: 1. Take Tramway No.10 at The Hague Central Station (CS), then get off at Adriaan Goekooplaan, then walk about 3 minutes to reach the embassy.  2. Take Tramway No.1 at the city center of The Hague or The Hague Holland Spoor Station, then get off at Adriaan Goekooplaan, and then walk about 3 minutes to reach the embassy.

 Please contact Embassy of Netherlands in China if Dutches are in distress there. 

 Related China Embassies in Europe:            China Embassy in Oslo, Norway
China Embassy in Warsaw, Poland                  China Embassy in Lisbon, Portugal