The required documentation to support your application differs according to the visa you are seeking. Here we explain some of the requirements though it is not your responsibility to organize all of them, the organisation you will be dealing with will need to arrange the ones special to your visa type, except for tourist visas, of course. Naturally, you should assist where required by providing information. Preparing the documents can take some time, from a couple of weeks to months, as many bureaucratic procedures are involved. It is a good idea, however, to keep checking back with them that they are getting on with it as sometimes matters can slip.
China Business Visa (F)
A business visa is required if you intend to participate for up to 6 months in business activities as an employee of an overseas organisation; investigating & establishing a business activity; lecture, study, or attend training (including internships). In some situations overseas businessmen with a need to travel frequently in and out of China over a longer period may be granted a 12 month visa.
To obtain an F visa you must have an invitation letter from a Chinese organisation that you will be dealing with or a reference letter from your employer explaining the purpose of the visit. The inviter should check that their invitation complies with all regulations.
The business visa (F) has over the years been used as a 'catch all' option. Visa issuing offices seem to have been willing to issue them relatively easily and often for longer durations than a tourist visa. It is not permitted to work as an employee of a Chinese business in China while on an F visa (there are a few exceptions such as working for a company funded from overseas), but many people have done so, often with the full knowledge of local officials, but on the other hand some people have been expelled!
Requirements
1. Applicant's passport with blank visa pages and at least 6 months validity left before expiration.
2. One truly completed Visa Application Form of the People's Republic of China
3. One recent passport-size color photo stuck on the visa application form
4. A Visa Notification Form issued by an authorized governmental office or organization in China prescribing the visa validity, number of entries and stay period, or an official invitation letter from the authorized host company, institute, meeting or exhibition organizers in China.
5. Under some circumstances, the applicants may be required to submit a copy of Chinese hotel reservation, return air ticket booking and financial proof.
How to Apply
You can submit your application to the visa office of Chinese embassies or consulates (e.g. Chinese Embassy in Sydney, Australia) by yourself, or ask someone else (such as your friends, relatives) or entrust a visa agency to do so on your behalf. The power of attorney is not required. No appointment is required.
Processing Time
It regularly takes 4 working days for processing visa application. However, the express service and rush service are also available if you want to pick up your visa earlier. Extra US$ 30 for the same-day collection; and additional US$20 for the second or third day collection.
Visa Fees
The visa fees vary according to your nationality and number of entries. Generally speaking, the fee is higher if the number of entries is more. The below table is the fee for applying Chinese Visa at Chinese Embassy in Paris, France.
| Visa Types | French Passport Holders | U.S.A Passport Holders | Passport Holders of Other Countries |
| Single-Entry Visa with 3-month Validity | 35 Euros | 90 Euros | 30 Euros |
| Double-Entry Visa with 6-month Validity | 50 Euros | 90 Euros | 43 Euros |
| Multi-Entry Visa with 6-month Validity | 65 Euros | 90 Euros | 57 Euros |
| Multi-Entry Visa with 12-Month Validity | 100 Euros | 90 Euros | 86 Euros |
| Group Visa | 26 Euros | N/A | 23 Euros |
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Travelers' Voices on China Business Visa
1.
Jul. 3,2009 04:19 Reply
Ms.romaissaareda(morocco) said:
Dear freinds
You are kindly requested to advise your suggestion of inviting a shipper from China to visit our company in Casablanca; Morocco
Our business relationship has started with this company since 5 years and during all this period we have never had the opportunity to meet you to discuss how we can improve and fructify the development of this relation.
The shipper is requested by the embassy of Morocco in China to present the following documents:
1- Invitation letter issued by our company approved by local authority.
2.Introduction letter about our company approved by our local authority.
3.Copy of our company's License approved by our local authority
Please advise if the embassy of China in Morocco/Rabat which should stamp these documents ?
Waiting your prompt reply
Best regards
Fatima
Jul. 4,2009 05:01
Mr.Bruce replied:
The embassy of China in Morocco don't need to stampt these documents.
2.
Jul. 4,2009 00:21 Reply
Mr.Omer Aftab(Pakistan) said:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Have a good day!
I have applied for F Business Visa for China and you have sent me a list of documents required for this purpose. I need clarification in respect of the followings points:-
(1)- You have asked for my tax payment receipt for last year. In this connection it is pointed out that I have joined this company first as a manager only one year before. There is no personal tax payment receipt in my name. Please clarify if the tax payment receipt of the firm will serve the purpose.
(2)- So far my income certificate/ up to date personal bank statement is concerned it is also not available please clarify if the bank statement of the firm will serve the purpose.
It is also pointed out that the condition mentioned at A of your e-mail regarding original visa noticed sheet is not understood because it is my first business tour to China. Please clarify this also.
Thanking you, we remain.
Best regards,
For MOG International
Omer Aftab.
Jul. 4,2009 02:26
Mr.Sam(India) replied:
The Tax Payment Receipt for last year and the income certificate/up-to-date Personal Bank Statement are recommended to prepare in case of necessity for first visa to China, but maybe the two kinds of documents are not required by the visa officials. Therefore, I guess the the tax payment receipt of the firm and the bank statement of the firm are Ok for visa application.
original visa noticed sheet is issed by a Foreign Affaires Office, Government department or Committe of Foreign economic Relations and Trade in China, the company you will visit in China should apply for the Visa Notice Sheet for you then sent it to you. You use it for visa application
3.
Jul. 1,2009 07:01 Reply
Mr.Omer Aftab(Pakistan) said:
Dear Sir,
Have a good day!
I desire to visit China on a Business tour first time. Moreover, no visa has been stamped on my passport.
Please let me know about the requirements of documents etc for a person going to China first time.
Thanking you, we remain.
Best regards,
For MOG International
Omer Aftab.
MOG International
Ph: 0092-42-744-7885
Fax: 0092-42-541-3551
Mobile: 0092-323-400-0044
E-mail; mog_international@yahoo.com
Web: www.mogintl.com
Jul. 1,2009 20:15
Mr.Dale replied:
If go to China for business, you need a F business visa and you need the following requirements to apply for the visa from the Chinese embassy in Pakistan.
a Original Visa Notice Sheet from an authorized governmental apparatus /organization of China prescribing the visa validity, number of entries and stay period;
b Fully completed Visa Application Form in Chinese or English, attached with one of the applicant's recent color photograph (30mm X 40mm)
c Original passport with validity more than six months and minimum 2 blank visa pages;
d Photocopy of the first 2 pages (personal information) of the passport;
e Invitation letter from the company/organization/institution you want to visit inChina;
Since this is your first visit to China, it is recommended that following documents are also prepared in case of necessity:
a Your income certificate/up-to-date Personal Bank Statement
b Your company's Registration Certificate (photocopy)
c A recommendation letter from your company/organization/ institution
d A recommendation letter from Chamber of Commerce& Industry
e Your Tax Payment Receipt for last year (photocopy)
f Your Character Certificate/Police Clearance Certificate
4.
Jun. 22,2009 22:50 Reply
Mr.Williams(United Kingdom) said:
I have a 12 month multiple F Visa.
I am coming to China for a holiday this year and my family have tourist(L) visas.
Can I use my F Visa for tourist purposes ?
Jun. 23,2009 01:19
Mr.Barry replied:
Yes, you can.
5.
Jun. 12,2009 18:00 Reply
Mr.Ken(USA) said:
I am a US citizen and have had a residence visa in Shanghai for four years. I recently changed jobs. The new company has an office in Shanghai and I spend about 50% of my time here. However my residence permit just expired. My boss here does not want to support new residence permit (they are strangly worried about some tax issue), they will only support business visa (z). I notice in an earlier response by Mr Shane that if one owns property here it is possible to get residence visa. My wife and I own an apt in Suzhou (it is in her name though). Is it possible to use this to renew the residence permit? or what are my other options?
Jun. 13,2009 01:33
Ms.Cherry(China) replied:
Actuallly, you could go to the Entry-Exit Department of Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau to apply for the extension of your residence permit.
Jun. 22,2009 00:00
Mr.Aiyub Rahman(bangladesh) replied:
Tahanks.
6.
Jun. 20,2009 09:35 Reply
Mr.Aiyub Rahman(Bangladesh) said:
Dear Sir/ Madam
Good Evening from Bangladesh. I am managing director of A K International (Immigration Service). Now i am doing MMSHP, Canada immigrationh, Australia Immigration. now i am looking for China Immigration which called F type Visa. i am very keen to do business with you. i have lots of clients those who wants to get the China F type visa.
could you please let me know your oppinion. if possible please let me know the requirments and procidure. if you are agree we can start the business very soon. my company has very good reputation in Bangladesh. I am waiting for your kind co-operarion.
best regards
Md Ashadur Rahman (Aiyub)
Managing Director
A K International
88 01715 484450
88 01617 100200
Jun. 21,2009 01:26
Mr.Leigh replied:
Mr Aiyub,
If you want to have economic cooperation with China, you should contact the Economic and Commercial Counselor's Office of the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh.
7.
Jun. 4,2009 22:26 Reply
Ms.Joanne(Singapore) said:
Hi! My boss is having Indian passport but is Singapore PR. He has to go over China frequently so he will need a 1 year multiple entry visa. Is it possible to get 1 year multiple entry visa for a Indian passport holder? Thank you.
Jun. 4,2009 23:10
Ms.Celina(New Zealand) replied:
Ms. Joanne, I think your boss can apply for the multiple entry visa with one year validity. Please have a try. Good Luck!
8.
Jun. 3,2009 14:58 Reply
Mr.ahmad(malaysia) said:
iam syrian student in malaysia and i want to visit china to make tourism .is it easy to get visa . how many day i should to wait to give me visa.can i sent the application by post and how i cant pay money for visa.
Jun. 4,2009 02:40
Mr.Juan(Malaysia) replied:
The regular procesing time is four business days. You can entrust an agency or someone to apply on your behalf. Well, mail application is not possible.
9.
May. 25,2009 06:06 Reply
Ms.Judith(Philippines) said:
hi!
i'm in china and i'm currently holding a one - entry visa..i'm planning to go to cambodia and come back to china but i don't know what to do..i mean, is it still okay if to enter china from cambodia having the same single-entry visa?
thank you..and i really appreciate the help
Jun. 1,2009 03:27
Mrs.Clepartrio(Egypt) replied:
You get the one-entry visa in Philippines before you came to China, right? If yes, you have consumed your one-entry visa. You can't use that visa any more.
10.
May. 28,2009 07:21 Reply
Mr.NAVEED(china) said:
dear sir
i m in china and i have a 30 days visa and i want to stay there 1 year
so please give me way what can i do .
which doucument are reqerment and how much it fee in RMB
please give mee very easy way
YOUR THANKFULL
NAVEED
Jun. 1,2009 03:23
Mr.Chan replied:
If you don't work(study)in China or have relatives in China, you can't stay there for a year.