Visa Application Form

The applicant must complete the Chinese visa application form accurately and please make sure you only use the official website of the Chinese Embassy in the UK.

Gather Required Documents

Prepare all the necessary documents required for the visa application. Some commonly needed documents include:

Passport

Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond the intended duration of your stay in China, and has at least two blank visa pages otherwise, you will need to apply for a new passport.

Passport-sized photos

Follow the specific photo requirements as outlined by the Chinese Embassy.

Invitation letter

You will need to provide an Invitation letter from the Chinese company you are visiting. This letter must include details about your visit, including the purpose of your trip, the inviting company, your name, and the intended duration of your stay.

Schedule an Appointment

You will need to schedule an appointment to submit your application and biometric data. Check the Embassy’s website for specific instructions, the whole process can take up to 3-4 hours however our Visa consultants can often get you through the process in a fraction of that time.

Biometric Data Collection

As part of the visa process, you will be required to provide biometric data such as fingerprints. This process is usually straightforward and involves a quick scan of your fingerprints.

Wait for Processing

After submitting your Chinese visa application and biometric data you will need to wait for the embassy to process your documents, The time this takes vary depending on the type of visa, the consulate and other factors. It is advisable to apply for the visa well in advance of your intended travel date DO NOT BOOK TRAVEL until your visa has been approved.

Collect Your Visa

Once your visa is approved, you can collect your passport with the visa stamp from the Chinese visa processing centre.

Remember

The visa application process and requirements are subject to change, so always refer to the official website of the Chinese Embassy for the most recent and accurate information. It is also a good idea to start the application process well in advance of your intended travel dates to allow ample time for processing.

Option 2

Use Visa World as your China visa consultants

Visa World’s service charge includes checking all documents, making the appointment sending a visa consultant to the visa processing centre to meet you and guide you through the process, and then collecting your visa once it is ready for collection, for more specific information on the different types of Visa’s available for China