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

Ambassador: Mr. Xu Jianguo
Address: 2-6 Glenmore Street, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand
Postal Address: P.O. Box 17257, Karori, Wellington, New Zealand
Tel: +64-4-4721382
Fax: +64-4-4990419
Emergency call: +64-21-528663
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00, Monday-Friday (except Chinese and NZ holidays)
Email: info@chinaembassy.org.nz
Website: http://www.chinaembassy.org.nz

 Visa & Consular Office
Tel: +64-4-4721382-600, 4749631(for Visa & Passport)
Fax: +64-4-4749632 (enquires for Visa & Passport)
Office Hours: Monday-Friday (except Chinese and NZ holidays)  
09:00-12:00 (for Application), 13:30-16:00 (for Pick Up)
Email: visa@chinaembassy.org.nz  

For applicants of the following regions, please submit your application to the Chinese Consulate-General in Auckland (Address: 630 Great South Road, Greenlane, Auckland. Telephone: 09 526 5680)

Waikato Region Auckland Region Northland Region
Hamilton City  Auckland City Whangarei District
Waikato District Manukau City   Far North District
Matmmata-Piako District Northshore City  Kaipara District
Taupo District Waitakere City
South Waikato District Rodney District
Thames-Coromandel District Papakura District
Hauraki District Franklin District  
Waitomo District 
Otorohanga District 
Waipa District 

 Fees for Applying Chinese Visa

1. Regular Visa Fee per Person
Visa Types New Zealand Citizens U.S. Citizens Citizens of Other Countries
Single-Entry Visa with 3-month Validity NZ$ 140 NZ$ 200 NZ$ 60
Double-Entry Visa with 6-month Validity NZ$ 210 NZ$ 200 NZ$ 90
Multi-Entry Visa with 6-month Validity NZ$ 280 NZ$ 200 NZ$ 120
Multi-Entry Visa with 12-month Validity NZ$ 420 NZ$ 200 NZ$ 180
Note: The Multi-Entry Valid for 12 Months will not be issued without official invitation from the Chinese authorities concerned.

2. Express & Rush Service Fee per Person 
The regular processing time of a visa is 5 working days. For urgent cases, the express or rush service is available, but urgent visa application must be lodged in person and extra fee is charged as following: (It may take 6-8 working days if the application was couriered to the Embassy, and the rush and express service are not applicable for applications lodged via post or courier) 
Rush Service (2 working days processing) NZD 60
Express Service (3 working days processing) NZD 40

3. Handling Service Fee for Application by Post/Mail
Fee per Package/Mail NZD 15
Note: Applicants should enclose visa fee, handing service fee (bank check and company check payable to "Chinese Embassy", please write down your name and contact details on the back of the check)  in a self-addressed, pre-paid return envelope. Otherwise you have to collect the passport at the Chinese Embassy. EFTPOS and Credit Card can only be processed at the counter of China embassy.  Personal cheque and money order are not accepted. Please do not include any cash with your application.

  Major China Visa Types & Requirements
Different Types of China Visa  Purpose
Tourist/Family Visit Visa (L) L visa is issued to a foreign citizen who comes to China for tourist purpose, family visit or other personal affairs.
Business Visa (F) F visa is issued to a foreign citizen who is invited to China for visit, research, lecture, business, exchanges in the fields of science, technology, education, culture and sports, or attending various kinds of trade fairs or exhibitions, or short-term study, intern practice for a period of less than six months.
Work Visa (Z) Z visa is issued to a foreign citizen who comes to China to work and his or her accompanying family members, or who is to give commercial performances, implement aid or cooperative projects in China.
Student Visa (X) X visa is issued to a foreign citizen who comes to China for the purpose of study, advanced study or intern practice for a period of six or more months.
Transit Visa (G) G visa is issued to a foreign citizen who is to transit through China on his or her way to a third country (or region).
Hong Kong Visa & Macao Visa

1. New Zealand citizens are exempt from Hong Kong Visa if they go to Hong Kong for visit or sightseeing and they stay at Hong Kong for not more than 90 days.
2. New Zealand citizens are exempt from Macao Visa for up to 30 days.


 Please contact Embassy of New Zealand in China if New Zealanders are in troubles there.

 Other China Embassies in Oceania: Embassy of China in Papua New Guinea  
  Embassy of China in Samoa             Embassy of China in Tonga

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