China Visa Application Requirements, Required Documents for Chinese Visa

China Visa Application

Requirements for China Visa Application

You must include the following in your application:
1. Your passport with at least one pair of blank facing pages and at least 3 months validity beyond the duration of the visa you are applying for and in any case a minimum of 6 months. If you don't have this you will need to get a new passport first. If you are entering on a visa that will be converted to a Temporary Residence Permit, it would be wise to have at least two pairs of blank facing pages.

2. A passport photo – if you buy one from a recognised passport photo retailer you will ensure that you get photos of the correct dimension and background colour.

3. The application fee (see visa fees)

4. When applying within China, photocopies of your passport id page, your current visa, and your last entry stamp; and a residency registration

As explained in Visa Types, for visas other than tourist and transit, additional documentation must be submitted – as explained in Visa types . The Chinese organisation that you are involved with will need to organise these for you.

Additional proofs are sometimes asked for such as for the period around the Olympic Games though they can be asked for at any time at the discretion of the PSB office. Some nationalities may be asked for these proofs, others not. Generally, you do not need to undergo a physical examination (medical) for Z, X, or F-1 visas, however, there does seem to be a provision whereby this can be required. You might be required to show that you have sufficient funds for the duration of the visit at the rate of US$100 a day; hotel bookings or other accommodation arrangements for the full period of the visit; onward travel arrangements out of China; an invitation letter. In these circumstances, if you are planning a budget trip, pre-book some youth hostels and any travel you can to show that you will need less money than US$100 a day. If you have friends or business acquaintances, get invitations. Of course, there are no guarantees.

If your application is accepted for processing you will be given a receipt. If you want someone else to collect you passport you must give them this. Should you lose the receipt only you can collect your passport and you will need some other photo-id.

Travelers' Voices on Requirements for China Visa Application

Oct. 22,2009 06:41 Reply

Ms.eisle(philippines) said:

To whom it may concern
I went to hk and my visa notification is to process in the chinese embassy in hongkong but the embassy adviced me to go phils and process there.I would like to know if i still need change the visa notification which is to process in the chinese embassy in hongkong or be it and bring all the docs in the phils to process my working visa to work in china.I already have the medical examination here can I use it in the phils and what are the requirements needed to process the chinese working visa in the phils...thank you

Oct. 22,2009 22:37
Mr.Sean replied:

I think only the Consular Office of the China embassy in Philippines can give exact answer.
Visa, Passport, Notarization & Authentication
Tel: 63-2-8482396, 8482395
Fax: 63-2-8482386

Oct. 21,2009 03:36 Reply

Ms.Myrasol(Dubai, U.A.E.) said:

I'am a Filipino Citizen residence in Dubai U.A.E. Do i need a visa to visit China Beijing for 4 days in next month during the EID AL AHDA holiday. please revert back soon as we needed you feedback soon.

Oct. 21,2009 21:34
Mr.Bacilio replied:

Yes, you need.

Oct. 13,2009 01:18 Reply

Ms.jenny(Philippines) said:

my visa will expire this coming week. and again my sister who sponsor to us will request an extension for it. i understand also that renewal/extension of my visa can be allow here in China. I just want to ask if we can get posibly approve to have 90 days extension as we are really want to stay more longer here in china for sightseeing. pls. response

Oct. 13,2009 03:17
Mr.Kevin replied:

I think it is very hard, but it is possible if you can provide all necessary documents.

Oct. 9,2009 01:14 Reply

Mr.Ghassan(Lebanon) said:

Good day. I am holding a lebanese passport and would like to visit china, i was in philippines, cambodia, malaysia and laos and decided to visit china as well. is it possible to obtain visa from china embassy in cambodia? or there is a visa on arrival system? please advise me. Thank you

Oct. 9,2009 01:34
Mr. Cameron replied:

You should apply for the visa from the China embassy in Combodia. China only issue on-arrival visas to travellers under special circumstances.

Oct. 6,2009 05:18 Reply

Mr.Mars(Phil) said:

Hi, Ill be going to an Expo in Shanghai and would also like to take a vacation in Beijing. What type of visa should i apply for, tourist or business? If i apply for business, would it limit my stay to the duration of the expo?

Oct. 9,2009 01:31
Mr.Austin replied:

You can apply for a business visa and add your planned trip to Beijing in the visa application form.

Sep. 30,2009 08:32 Reply

Ms.SHEILAHSP(Philippines) said:

good day everyone...my german friend who has a valid working chinese visa wants me to visit him in china.I would like to ask what are the requirements to in applying a tourist visa?can i stay there for 60 days?

Oct. 5,2009 01:46
Mr.Duane replied:

You need provide your original passport with at least 6 months validity and one blank visa page, one completed visa application form affixed with one recent passpsort photo, the copy of passport and his Chinese work visa of your German friend, the Invitation Letter from him, two-way air ticket.

Sep. 23,2009 17:20 Reply

Ms.Natalia(Macedonia) said:

hello! i would like to know, do i need round trip ticket before i apply for tourist visa?
And, is there any restrictions considering my country (Macedonia) for visa applying?

Sep. 23,2009 21:30
Mr.Nigel replied:

yes, the round-way air ticket is required. There isn't any restriction for visa application because of nationality.

Sep. 28,2009 07:09
Mr.raheel(Pakistan) replied:

what is the requirement of chinese tourist visa

Sep. 28,2009 21:18
Mr.Anthony replied:

Please see the requirements on the official website of the China embassy in Pakistan below:
http://pk.chineseembassy.org/eng/lsfw/t379810.htm

Sep. 28,2009 07:07 Reply

Mr.raheel(paki) said:

i want to take a chinese tourist visa so, what is the requirement of chinese tourist visa

Sep. 28,2009 21:17
Mrs.Annie replied:

The requirements are:
(I) Original passport with validity more than six months and minimum 2 blank visa pages;
(II) Photocopy of the first 2 pages (personal information) of the passport and the recent Chinese visa page if there is any;
(II) One fully completed visa application form in Chinese or English, attached with one of the applicant's recent color photograph (30mm X 40mm)
(III) Certificate of the relationship between you and the person in China you want to visit (original and photocopy)
(IV) Invitation letter from your relative you want to visit
(V) ID card copy or passport copy of your inviter
(VI) Copy of Chinese visa page of your inviter's passport

Sep. 17,2009 02:33 Reply

Ms.Twinkle(Philippines) said:

Sir, we like to go to Hangzhou to visit some factories and meet some suppliers. But there are no final negotiations yet because all will be discussed during meetings in Hangzhou. Do we need to apply for business visa even if our stay is just one week?

Sep. 17,2009 04:42
Mr.George replied:

Yes, you need a visa to Huangzhou, China.

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Sep. 16,2009 17:23 Reply

Mr.Edozie(Nigeria) said:

Dear Everybody,
I am a Nigerian businessman. I wish to visit a company with whom I have a business relationship with in Tianjin China. I will like to travel in October or November. I will like to spend 15 to 30 days there.What type of visa do I need and what documents/requirements must I have for my application to be successful. Thanks for your candid reply.

Sep. 16,2009 22:44
Mr.Mike replied:

You can apply for a F business visa with the requirements below:
1. Qualified original invitation letter from the relevant Chinese Authorized Unit;
2. Qualified original invitation & guarantee letter with signature and stamp from the applicant's sponsor and business partner in China. The letter should state clearly applicant's name, position and passport number, applicant's company name, address and telephone number, purpose of visit, duration of stay and specific itinerary in China;
3. Qualified original introduction letter with the full name, title, date & signature of the issuing person from applicant's company. The letter should state clearly applicant's name, present occupation and position in the company, purpose of the visit, intended duration of stay, city intended to visit, name and address of applicant's business partner in China, items and quantity of goods planned to order and purchase;
4. Original Certificate of Incorporation;
5. Any proof of business connection with the inviting company in China (e.g. fax of business negotiation, contract, agreement, quotations of goods, invoices, bill of lading, etc.)
6. Your passport with blank pages and at least 6 months validity left before expiration.
7.A truly and completely filled application form affixed with one passport-sized photo.

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