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China Visa Application in Your Own Country

You could be applying for a visa either in your own country, within China or in a third country. If you have any doubts about your situation you should enquire at a Chinese Consulate that issues visas, such as China Embassy in Toronto, Canada, or at a Public Security Bureau Entry and Exit Administration office in China. China does not accept any postal or couriered applications from individuals.

China Visa Application in Your Own Country
Ideally, complete an application form supplied by the office where you are applying as there may be variations from place to place. Complete as much of the form as possible though some questions might not be relevant to your situation. One problem for many travellers is answering the question on where they will be staying. You should simply list some cities you might visit. For tourist visas, many nationalities will not need to provide contact information, but if you have any then certainly enter them. If you are seeking dual or multiple entry, indicate the countries or SARs (HK, Macau) you plan to visit to show why you need multiple entry.

Naturally, you should answer questions honestly and risk failing in your application, not being admitted on arrival at the border, being expelled after entry. One hot topic is what happens if you declare that you have a criminal record. You will not be automatically denied a visa, but if you have committed a serious crime then you may have a problem. In some countries persons may receive fixed penalty fines, perhaps for littering, or have a 'no conviction recorded' and bound over not to re-offend, or had restraining orders placed on them: these are not of concern and need not be stated on the application. Other minor offences such as are called 'summary' in Britain or 'misdemeanour' in the USA should be stated to comply with Chinese law, but it is known that many applicants do not declare them.

If you want a long visa or dual or multiple entry, indicate it on you application. It will not always be granted. However, do not limit your application based on what may have happened to others. US citizens (only) might as well seek the maximum length visa with multiple entry as the fee is the same.

The normal processing time is four working days including the day you submitted the application and the day you collect. Remember there might be additional non working days for Chinese public holidays. By paying an additional fee you can usually have your visa processed faster. It is normally possible to have your application processed overnight, for collection the following afternoon, though some offices might offer a same day service if you arrive in the office soon after opening. In general try to apply for the visa well in advance to allow for any delays. Visas granted outside China normally allow first entry at least three months after the date of issue.

Maybe you are also interested in Visa Application in Mainland China (renewal and extension) and China Visa Application in a Third Country & Regions.

Useful Resources:
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Travelers' Voices on China Visa Application in Your Own Country

Nov. 11,2009 16:08 Reply

Mr.Iqbal(Saudi Arabia ) said:

I am an indian with residential permit working in Saudi arabia. On a business visit I have to stay in China mainland for 30 days and in honk kong for 7 days. What procedure is needed for a visa. How long can i extend in both places.

Nov. 11,2009 21:50
Ms.Cama replied:

Saudi Arabia passport holders are eempt from visa to HK for 30 days, so you just have to apply for a China F business visa.

Oct. 12,2009 09:24 Reply

Mr.MAFELA(India) said:

Hi, I am an Indian passport holder planning to visit Guangzhou from India via Hong Kong.From this post I understand that I won't need a visa for Hong Kong but how will i get the visa for Guangzhou?I heard that it is not easy anymore to get this VISA pls help

Oct. 13,2009 01:12
Mr.John replied:

You can apply for the visa to Guangzhou from the China embassy in Indian.

Nov. 3,2009 02:31
Ms.MARYWU(China) replied:

Why will you want to go to HK?You can from Indian to Guangzhou.

Nov. 2,2009 07:39 Reply

Ms.BAI(NIGERIA) said:

What are the visa requirements needed to enable me travel to china to buy some things?

Nov. 2,2009 22:36
Mr.Hobart replied:

If you have had a cooperate in China, you can apply for a F business visa; if not, you can only apply for a China L tourist visa.

Oct. 7,2009 13:55 Reply

Mr.honeykhan(pakistan) said:

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Oct. 8,2009 20:25
Mr.Andrew replied:

Mr.honeykhan, what are you talking about? this is a forum about visas actually.

Oct. 12,2009 09:29
Mr.MAFELA(India) replied:

It seems like you are totally out of your mind to post this kind of comments in this site.You are kindly requested to go to other sites to advertise your assets.

Nov. 2,2009 21:24
Mr.Reg(USA ) replied:

What a complete idiot!

Oct. 25,2009 10:13 Reply

Mr.ugo(Nigeria) said:

i plan to go to china on business trip. i want to write to a company in China asking for business invitation letter. plz could help me draft the letter or show sample how or what to say. thanks and God bless.

Oct. 26,2009 21:04
Mr.Mike replied:

I think you can contat the China Embassy in Nigeria directly fro exact help.

Oct. 23,2009 18:30 Reply

Mr.STANLEY ONYEABOR AJALA(NIGERIA) said:

I NEED AN INVITATION/ AFFIDAVIT SUPPORT FROM A CITIZEN OF CHINA. HOW DO I GET IT

Oct. 23,2009 21:12
Mrs.Kayla replied:

You can ask the China embassy in Nigeria for help.

Oct. 14,2009 06:28 Reply

Mr.peter okoh(nigeria) said:

Good day sir/madam
I am very pleased to inform you despite of the conference in your country but never mind, the upcoming event this year 2009 in china, my company staff will like to attend the conference/exhibition event program in your country China

KDF-KONSULT NIG LTD

However, we the { k-K N L } believe you already know my intention, all about getting to visit your conference to know more about your products , exhibitions, conference and the program, also how can you send us an invitation letter to us here in Nigeria

Nevertheless, I would like to send three or more of the staff down to your up coming program this year, so I would like you to work out an official invitation letter to enable us to apply for the visit and in your china Embassy here in Nigeria. Please do email me back. Thanks!!!!

Hope to receive your early response very fast.

Best regards,
Dr Peter P okoh
Tel... 2348028465212
2348065808867
23417680243
Fax... 12066662500
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Oct. 14,2009 21:19
Mr.Alina replied:

Mr.peter okoh, I think you have mistaken this forum about China visa for the official website of the China embassy in Nigeria.
The embassy's website should be http://ng.china-embassy.org/eng/

Oct. 13,2009 13:34 Reply

Mr.Sebastian(Guatemala ) said:

I'm planning on traveling to Shanghai and Beijing for about 1 week. I'm from Guatemala but also have an Italian passport. How can I apply for a tourist Visa? How long does the process take? My trip is planned for 1st week of November.

Oct. 13,2009 21:17
Mr.Philip replied:

You can apply for the visa from the China embassy in India. It usually takes 4 working days.

Oct. 3,2009 04:58 Reply

Mr.M R ROY(Bangladesh) said:

I INTEND TO VISIT CHINA FROM BANGLA DESH.CAN I GET VISA FORM ON LINE FOR ONWARD SUBMISSION TO CONSULATE OFFICE.

Oct. 8,2009 03:35
Mr.Helper replied:

You can't apply for visa online, you have to submit application to the embassy in person or entrust someone else to sunmit application on your behalf.

Oct. 11,2009 00:25
Mr.Nazimuddin Ahmed(Bangladesh) replied:

Mr; Pls provide in chiness visa before 13th october-2009. Thanking you & best regards.

Nazimuddin Ahmed ( Nazim).

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Oct. 8,2009 15:44 Reply

Mr.gurmukh(spain) said:

i cant get visa form for china can u mail me pls

Oct. 8,2009 20:23
Mr.Matthew replied:

You can download the China visa application form from the website below:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/visa.htm

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