China

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: China

If you have more than 20 Visa Applications cases then you need to take an appointment with VFS before
submitting them.

• Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity, at least 2 blank visa pages, a photocopy of the passport’s data page and the photo page if it is separate. For multiple-visa application, the remaining validity of the passport must cover the validity of visa and the duration of stay. For example, if applying for a visa with 6 months validity, multiple entries, and 30 days of each stay, the remaining validity of The passport must be at least 7 months.
• One completed Visa Application Form. There are two ways to prepare your application form. You may complete an Online Application Form from the link given as: – http://www.visaforchina.org/DEL_EN/System/270963.shtml , print it out and sign it; or, you can download the application form from our website and fill it out manually and sign it. The Visa Application Form shall be signed by the traveler. In case the applicant is a person without or with limited capacity for civil conduct, the application form should be signed by his / her guardian on his / her behalf. If the form is filled out by entrusted travel / visa agent, both the applicant’s signature and the stamp of the agent are required.
• One recent colored passport size photo (48 x 33 mm) (bare-head, full face) against a light background.
• Personal written statement (covering letter with details as follows: place to visit, name, address and contact number of the inviting / contact company / person). Certification letter from the working unit of the applicant (with details as follows: name and contact number of the working unit, the applicant’s income statement). Original copy of recent 6-months bank statement of the applicant.
• Ordinary passport holders are required to submit applications to the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC) where CVASC is available.
• Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to those who are not of Indian citizenship). The applicant from a third country should provide valid Indian visa or valid Residence Permit in India and its copy. In case the applicant from a third country staying in India with a short-term visa, a note verbal (with details as follows: applicant’s name, passport number, occupation, purpose to go to China, duration of stay in China) by the Embassy or Consulate-General of his / her own country is required.
• Documents showing the itinerary including air ticket booking record (round trip) and proof of a hotel reservation, OR An Invitation Letter for Tourist issued by a relevant entity or individual in China. The invitation letter should contain:-
  • Information on the applicant (including full name, gender, date of birth, etc.).
  • Information on the planned visit (arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, etc.).
  • Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual).
• If applicant repeatedly applies for tourist visa to China, the following information shall be covered in the personal statement: reasons for revisit, the places the applicant plans to visit this time and places he / she visited before.
• If the applicants travel to China on a group basis, the invitation letter issued by the travel agency is required.
• The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may require the applicant to submit the original of the invitation letter. An issuer of invitation letter who is an individual in China should also provide a photocopy of his/her Chinese ID.
• If necessary, the consular officer may require the applicant to provide other proof documents or supplementary materials, or require an interview with the applicant.
• The consular officer will decide on whether or not to issue the visa and on its validity, duration of stay and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant.
• The Visa processing takes usually 4 working days.
• Urgent visa can be processed within 2 working days.
• Visa fees and Service fee has to be paid when collecting the passport from VFS Center.

Note:

1. Visa fee are collected on behalf of the Chinese Embassy by VFS.
2. Application Service Fee are charged by the Center and they are non-refundable.
3. The total amount of the fees to be paid by an Applicant = Visa Fee + Application Service Fees in cash.
4. If the Applicant requests Courier Delivery Service of his / her processed application, he / she need to pay visa fees + application service fees + courier delivery fees (INR 200/-) in advance at the time of submission.
5. For Express Service (next working day collection), application should be submitted your before 11:00 am, and be picked up after 2:00 pm the next working day.

Exchanges, Visits, Study Tours and Other Activities (“F” Visa)

Issued to those who are invited to China for exchanges, visits, study tours and other activities.

• Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity, at least 2 blank visa pages, a photocopy of the passport’s data page and the photo page if it is separate. For multiple-visa application, the remaining validity of the passport must cover the validity of visa and the duration of stay. For example, if applying for a visa with 6 months validity, multiple entries, and 30 days of each stay, the remaining validity of The passport must be at least 7 months.
• Information on the applicant (including full name, gender, date of birth, etc.).
• One completed Visa Application Form. There are two ways to prepare your application form. You may complete an Online Application Form from the link given as:- http://www.visaforchina.org/DEL_EN/System/270963.shtml , print it out and sign it; or, you can download the application form from our website and fill it out manually and sign it. The Visa Application Form shall be signed by the traveler. In case the applicant is a person without or with limited capacity for civil conduct, the application form should be signed by his / her guardian on his / her behalf. If the form is filled out by entrusted travel / visa agent, both the applicant’s signature and the stamp of the agent are required.
• One recent colored passport size photo (48 x 33 mm) (bare-head, full face) against a light background.
• Personal or Company’s written statement (covering letter with details as follows: place to visit, name, address and contact number of the inviting / contact company or person).
• An official invitation letter issued by a relevant unit or individual in China. The invitation letter should contain:
  • Information on the applicant (incl. full name, gender, date of birth, etc.);
  • Information on the planned visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures).
  • Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual).
• Ordinary passport holders are required to submit applications to the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC) where CVASC is available. Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to those who are not of Indian citizenship). The applicant from a third country should provide valid Indian visa or valid Residence Permit in India and its copy. In case the applicant from a third country staying in India with a short-term visa, a note verbal (with details as follows: applicant’s name, passport number, occupation, purpose to go to China, duration of stay in China) by the Embassy or Consulate-General of his / her own country is require
• For a multiple entry visa application, copies of previous Chinese visas (on one A4 paper) are required.
• Different types of visas will be issued according to applicants’ identities, purposes and activities. The applicant should not engage in activities not conform to the type of visa he / she is holding in China. Application should be made in line with the purpose of activity in China. Otherwise, the applicant should take full consequences.
• The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may require the applicant to submit the original of the invitation letter.
• If necessary, the consular officer may require the applicant to provide other documents or supplementary materials, or require an interview with the applicant.
• The consular officer will decide on whether or not to issue the visa and on its validity, duration of stay and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant.
• The Visa processing takes usually 4 working days.
• Urgent visa can be processed within 2 working days.
• Visa fees and Service fee has to be paid when collecting the passport from VFS Center.

Note:

1. Visa fee are collected on behalf of the Chinese Embassy by VFS.
2. Application Service Fee are charged by the Center and they are non-refundable.
3. The total amount of the fees to be paid by an Applicant = Visa Fee + Application Service Fees in cash.
4. If the Applicant requests Courier Delivery Service of his / her processed application, he / she need to pay visa fees + application service fees + courier delivery fees (INR 200/-) in advance at the time of submission.
5. For Express Service (next working day collection), application should be submitted your before 11:00 am, and be picked up after 2:00 pm the next working day.

Visa Fee for Foreigners Except American Citizens

Visa Fee for American Citizens

Transit Visa (“G” Visa)

Issued to those who are going to transit through China en route to a third country (or region).

• Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity, at least 2 blank visa pages, a photocopy of the passport’s data page and the photo page if it is separate. For multiple-visa application, the remaining validity of the passport must cover the validity of visa and the duration of stay. For example, if applying for a visa with 6 months validity, multiple entries, and 30 days of each stay, the remaining validity of The passport must be at least 7 months.
• One completed Visa Application Form. There are two ways to prepare your application form. You may complete an Online Application Form from the link given as:- http://www.visaforchina.org/DEL_EN/System/270963.shtml , print it out and sign it; or, you can download the application form from our website and fill it out manually and sign it. The Visa Application Form shall be signed by the traveler. In case the applicant is a person without or with limited capacity for civil conduct, the application form should be signed by his / her guardian on his / her behalf. If the form is filled out by entrusted travel / visa agent, both the applicant’s signature and the stamp of the agent are required.
• One recent colored passport size photo (48 x 33 mm) (bare-head, full face) against a light background.
• Personal or Company’s written statement (covering letter with details as follows: place to visit, name, address and contact number of the inviting / contact company or person).
• Ordinary passport holders are required to submit applications to the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC) where CVASC is available.
• Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to those who are not of Indian citizenship). The applicant from a third country should provide valid Indian visa or valid Residence Permit in India and its copy. In case the applicant from a third country staying in India with a short-term visa, a note verbal (with details as follows: applicant’s name, passport number, occupation, purpose to go to China, duration of stay in China) by the Embassy or Consulate-General of his / her own country is required.
• An onward air (train or ship) ticket with confirmed date and seat to the destination country or region.
• The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may require the applicant to submit the original of the invitation letter.
• If necessary, the consular officer may require the applicant to provide other documents or supplementary materials, or require an interview with the applicant.
• The consular officer will decide on whether or not to issue the visa and on its validity, duration of stay and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant.
• The Visa processing takes usually 4 working days.
• Urgent visa can be processed within 2 working days.
• Visa fees and Service fee has to be paid when collecting the passport from VFS Center.

Note:

1. Visa fee are collected on behalf of the Chinese Embassy by VFS.
2. Application Service Fee are charged by the Center and they are non-refundable.
3. The total amount of the fees to be paid by an Applicant = Visa Fee + Application Service Fees in cash.
4. If the Applicant requests Courier Delivery Service of his / her processed application, he / she need to pay visa fees + application service fees + courier delivery fees (INR 200/-) in advance at the time of submission.
5. For Express Service (next working day collection), application should be submitted your before 11:00 am, and be

picked up after 2:00 pm the next working day.

Crew Member or Motor Vehicle Driver (“C” Visa)

Issued to foreign crew members of aircraft, trains and ships, motor vehicle drivers engaged in cross-border transport activities, and also to the accompanying family members of the above-mentioned ships’ crew members.

• Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity, at least 2 blank visa pages, a photocopy of the passport’s data page and the photo page if it is separate. For multiple-visa application, the remaining validity of the passport must cover the validity of visa and the duration of stay. For example, if applying for a visa with 6 months validity, multiple entries, and 30 days of each stay, the remaining validity of The passport must be at least 7 months.
• One completed Visa Application Form. There are two ways to prepare your application form. You may complete an Online Application Form from the link given as:- http://www.visaforchina.org/DEL_EN/System/270963.shtml , print it out and sign it; or, you can download the application form from our website and fill it out manually and sign it. The Visa Application Form shall be signed by the traveler. In case the applicant is a person without or with limited capacity for civil conduct, the application form should be signed by his / her guardian on his / her behalf. If the form is filled out by entrusted travel / visa agent, both the applicant’s signature and the stamp of the agent are required.
• One recent colored passport size photo (48 x 33 mm) (bare-head, full face) against a light background.
• Different types of visas will be issued according to applicants’ identities, purposes and activities. The applicant should not engage in activities not conform to the type of visa he / she is holding in China. Application should be made in line with the purpose of activity in China. Otherwise, the applicant should take full consequences.
• Ordinary passport holders are required to submit applications to the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC) where CVASC is available.
• Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to those who are not of Indian citizenship). The applicant from a third country should provide valid Indian visa or valid Residence Permit in India and its copy. In case the applicant from a third country staying in India with a short-term visa, a note verbal (with details as follows: applicant’s name, passport number, occupation, purpose to go to China, duration of stay in China) by the Embassy or Consulate-General of his / her own country is required.
• An onward air (train or ship) ticket with confirmed date and seat to the destination country or region.
• A letter of guarantee issued by a foreign transport company or an invitation letter issued by a relevant entity in China.
• Non-regular scheduled flight, chartered flight, private plane must get the Aviation Permit before departure.
• The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may require the applicant to submit the original of the invitation letter.
• If necessary, the consular officer may require the applicant to provide other documents or supplementary materials, or require an interview with the applicant.
• The consular officer will decide on whether or not to issue the visa and on its validity, duration of stay and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant.
• The Visa processing takes usually 4 working days. The applicant should plan ahead. Any applicant who attempts to interfere with the office of Chinese Embassy or Consulates by using “my air ticket has been confirmed” as a pretext may likely result in the rejection of his / her visa application.
• Urgent visa can be processed within 2 working days.
• Visa fees and Service fee has to be paid when collecting the passport from VFS Center.

Note:

1. Visa fee are collected on behalf of the Chinese Embassy by VFS.
2. Application Service Fee are charged by the Center and they are non-refundable.
3. The total amount of the fees to be paid by an Applicant = Visa Fee + Application Service Fees in cash.
4. If the Applicant requests Courier Delivery Service of his / her processed application, he / she need to pay visa fees + application service fees + courier delivery fees (INR 200/-) in advance at the time of submission.
5. For Express Service (next working day collection), application should be submitted your before 11:00 am, and be picked up after 2:00 pm the next working day.

Student Visa (“X1” Visa & “X2” Visa)

“X1 Visa” is issued to those intending to study in China for a period of more than 180 days.

“X2 Visa” is issued to those intending to study in China for a period of no more than 180 days.

• Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity, at least 2 blank visa pages, a photocopy of the passport’s data page and the photo page if it is separate. For multiple-visa application, the remaining validity of the passport must cover the validity of visa and the duration of stay. For example, if applying for a visa with 6 months validity, multiple entries, and 30 days of each stay, the remaining validity of The passport must be at least 7 months.
• One completed Visa Application Form. There are two ways to prepare your application form. You may complete an Online Application Form from the link given as:- http://www.visaforchina.org/DEL_EN/System/270963.shtml , print it out and sign it; or, you can download the application form from our website and fill it out manually and sign it. The Visa Application Form shall be signed by the traveler. In case the applicant is a person without or with limited capacity for civil conduct, the application form should be signed by his / her guardian on his / her behalf. If the form is filled out by entrusted travel / visa agent, both the applicant’s signature and the stamp of the agent are required.
• For “X1 Visa” applicants:- Original and photocopy of “Visa Application for Study in China” (Form JW201 or Form JW202).
• One recent colored passport size photo (48 x 33 mm) (bare-head, full face) against a light background.
• Personal written statement (covering letter with details as follows: place to visit, name, address and contact number of the school or entity of admission).
• Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to those who are not of Indian citizenship). The applicant from a third country should provide valid Indian visa or valid Residence Permit in India and its copy. In case the applicant from a third country staying in India with a short-term visa, a note verbal (with details as follows: applicant’s name, passport number, occupation, purpose to go to China, duration of stay in China) by the Embassy or Consulate-General of his / her own country is required.
• Child of Chinese descent born either in China or in India applies for a Chinese visa for the first time, the Birth Certificate with his / her parents’ names on, the original certificate for renunciation of Chinese nationality and its copy, and the statement written by his / her parents or guardian are required.
• Original and photocopy of the Admission Letter issued by a school or other entities in China.
• Ordinary passport holders are required to submit applications to the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC) where CVASC is available.
• Different types of visas will be issued according to applicants’ identities, purposes and activities. The applicant should not engage in activities not conform to the type of visa he / she is holding in China. Application should be made in line with the purpose of activity in China. Otherwise, the applicant should take full consequences.
• The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may require the applicant to submit the original of the invitation letter.
• If necessary, the consular officer may require the applicant to provide other documents or supplementary materials, or require an interview with the applicant.
• The consular officer will decide on whether or not to issue the visa and on its validity, duration of stay and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant.
• The Visa processing takes usually 4 working days. The applicant should plan ahead. Any applicant who attempts to interfere with the office of Chinese Embassy or Consulates by using “my air ticket has been confirmed” as a pretext may likely result in the rejection of his / her visa application.
• Holders of “X1 Visa” shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security organs under local people’s governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners’ residence permits.
• Urgent visa can be processed within 2 working days.
• Visa fees and Service fee has to be paid when collecting the passport from VFS Center.

Note:

1. Visa fee are collected on behalf of the Chinese Embassy by VFS.
2. Application Service Fee are charged by the Center and they are non-refundable.
3. The total amount of the fees to be paid by an Applicant = Visa Fee + Application Service Fees in cash.
4. If the Applicant requests Courier Delivery Service of his / her processed application, he / she need to pay visa fees + application service fees + courier delivery fees (INR 200/-) in advance at the time of submission.
5. For Express Service (next working day collection), application should be submitted your before 11:00 am, and be picked up after 2:00 pm the next working day.

Employment / Commercial Performances (ÔÇ£ZÔÇØ Visa)

Issued to those taking up a post or employment, or giving commercial performances, in China.

• Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity, at least 2 blank visa pages, a photocopy of the passport’s data page and the photo page if it is separate. For multiple-visa application, the remaining validity of the passport must cover the validity of visa and the duration of stay. For example, if applying for a visa with 6 months validity, multiple entries, and 30 days of each stay, the remaining validity of The passport must be at least 7 months.
• One completed Visa Application Form. There are two ways to prepare your application form. You may complete an Online Application Form from the link given as:- http://www.visaforchina.org/DEL_EN/System/270963.shtml , print it out and sign it; or, you can download the application form from our website and fill it out manually and sign it. The Visa Application Form shall be signed by the traveler. In case the applicant is a person without or with limited capacity for civil conduct, the application form should be signed by his / her guardian on his / her behalf. If the form is filled out by entrusted travel / visa agent, both the applicant’s signature and the stamp of the agent are required.
• One recent colored passport size photo (48 x 33 mm) (bare-head, full face) against a light background.
• Personal written statement (covering letter with details as follows: place to visit, name, address and contact number of the inviting / contact company or person).
• Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to those who are not of Indian citizenship). The applicant from a third country should provide valid Indian visa or valid Residence Permit in India and its copy. In case the applicant from a third country staying in India with a short-term visa, a note verbal (with details as follows: applicant’s name, passport number, occupation, purpose to go to China, duration of stay in China) by the Embassy or Consulate-General of his / her own country is required.
• Child of Chinese descent born either in China or in India applies for a Chinese visa for the first time, the Birth Certificate with his / her parents’ names on, the original certificate for renunciation of Chinese nationality and its copy, and the statement written by his / her parents or guardian are required.
• Ordinary passport holders are required to submit applications to the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC) where CVASC is available.
• Different types of visas will be issued according to applicants’ identities, purposes and activities. The applicant should not engage in activities not conform to the type of visa he / she is holding in China. Application should be made in line with the purpose of activity in China. Otherwise, the applicant should take full consequences.

One of the following documents:-

• Foreigners Employment Permit of the People’s Republic of China issued by Chinese government authorities for Human Resources and Social Security, as well as Invitation Letter of Duly Authorized Entity or Confirmation Letter of Invitation issued by relevant Chinese entities.
• Permit for Foreign Experts Working in China issued by the State Bureau of Foreign Experts as well as Invitation Letter of Duly Authorized Entity or Confirmation Letter of Invitation issued by relevant Chinese entities.
• Registration Certificate of Resident Representative Offices of enterprises of foreign countries(regions) issued by Chinese authorities of industrial and commercial administration, as well as Invitation Letter of Duly Authorized Entity or Confirmation Letter of Invitation issued by relevant Chinese entities as well as Invitation Letter of Duly Authorized Entity or Confirmation Letter of Invitation issued by relevant Chinese entities.
• An approval document for commercial performances issued by the Chinese government authorities for cultural affairs or Invitation Letter of Duly Authorized Entity or Confirmation Letter of Invitation issued by relevant Foreign Affairs Office of provincial governments of China.
• Letter of Invitation to Foreigners for Offshore Petroleum Operations in China issued by China National Offshore Oil Corporation;
• Holders of Z-Visa must apply for a residence permit from the immigration department of the local public security authority in the place intended to stay within 30 days of entry to China.
• The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may require the applicant to submit the original of the invitation letter.
• If necessary, the consular officer may require the applicant to provide other documents or supplementary materials, or require an interview with the applicant.
• The consular officer will decide on whether or not to issue the visa and on its validity, duration of stay and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant.
• The Visa processing takes usually 4 working days. The applicant should plan ahead. Any applicant who attempts to interfere with the office of Chinese Embassy or Consulates by using “my air ticket has been confirmed” as a pretext may likely result in the rejection of his / her visa application.
• Urgent visa can be processed within 2 working days.
• Visa fees and Service fee has to be paid when collecting the passport from VFS Center.

Note:

1. Visa fee are collected on behalf of the Chinese Embassy by VFS.
2. Application Service Fee are charged by the Center and they are non-refundable.
3. The total amount of the fees to be paid by an Applicant = Visa Fee + Application Service Fees in cash.
4. If the Applicant requests Courier Delivery Service of his / her processed application, he / she need to pay visa fees + application service fees + courier delivery fees (INR 200/-) in advance at the time of submission.
5. For Express Service (next working day collection), application should be submitted your before 11:00 am, and be picked up after 2:00 pm the next working day.

Visiting relatives working or studying in China or other private affairs (ÔÇ£S1ÔÇØ Visa)

Issued to relatives of foreigners working or studying in China for the purpose of long-term visit, or to those who intend to visit China for other private reasons (intended duration of stay exceeding 180 days).

ÔÇ£RelativesÔÇØ refer to spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of 18 years and parents-in-law.

• Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity, at least 2 blank visa pages, a photocopy of the passport’s data page and the photo page if it is separate. For multiple-visa application, the remaining validity of the passport must cover the validity of visa and the duration of stay. For example, if applying for a visa with 6 months validity, multiple entries, and 30 days of each stay, the remaining validity of The passport must be at least 7 months.
• One completed Visa Application Form. There are two ways to prepare your application form. You may complete an Online Application Form from the link given as:- http://www.visaforchina.org/DEL_EN/System/270963.shtml , print it out and sign it; or, you can download the application form from our website and fill it out manually and sign it. The Visa Application Form shall be signed by the traveler. In case the applicant is a person without or with limited capacity for civil conduct, the application form should be signed by his / her guardian on his / her behalf. If the form is filled out by entrusted travel / visa agent, both the applicant’s signature and the stamp of the agent are required.
• One recent colored passport size photo (48 x 33 mm) (bare-head, full face) against a light background.
• Personal written statement (covering letter with details as follows: place to visit, name, address and contact number of the inviting person).
• Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to those who are not of Indian citizenship). The applicant from a third country should provide valid Indian visa or valid Residence Permit in India and its copy. In case the applicant from a third country staying in India with a short-term visa, a note verbal (with details as follows: applicant’s name, passport number, occupation, purpose to go to China, duration of stay in China) by the Embassy or Consulate-General of his / her own country is required.
• Child of Chinese descent born either in China or in India applies for a Chinese visa for the first time, the Birth Certificate with his / her parents’ names on, the original certificate for renunciation of Chinese nationality and its copy, and the statement written by his / her parents or guardian are required.
• Ordinary passport holders are required to submit applications to the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC) where CVASC is available.
• Different types of visas will be issued according to applicants’ identities, purposes and activities. The applicant should not engage in activities not conform to the type of visa he / she is holding in China. Application should be made in line with the purpose of activity in China. Otherwise, the applicant should take full consequences.
• An invitation letter from the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies) which contains:
  • Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)
  • Information on the visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place of intended residence, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures, etc.)
  • Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, signature, etc.)
• A photocopy of the inviting individual’s passport and residence permit.
• Original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of immediate family members between applicants and inviting individual. “Immediate family members” refers to spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of 18, parents-in-law.
• For private affairs, documentation identifying the nature of the private affairs such as marriage, inheritance, adoption, etc. should be provided as required by the consular officer.
• Holders of S1 Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security organs under local people’s governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners’ residence permits.
• The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may require the applicant to submit the original of the invitation letter.
• If necessary, the consular officer may require the applicant to provide other documents or supplementary materials, or require an interview with the applicant.
• The consular officer will decide on whether or not to issue the visa and on its validity, duration of stay and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant.
• The Visa processing takes usually 4 working days. The applicant should plan ahead. Any applicant who attempts to interfere with the office of Chinese Embassy or Consulates by using “my air ticket has been confirmed” as a pretext may likely result in the rejection of his / her visa application.
• Urgent visa can be processed within 2 working days.
• Visa fees and Service fee has to be paid when collecting the passport from VFS Center.

Note:

1. Visa fee are collected on behalf of the Chinese Embassy by VFS.
2. Application Service Fee are charged by the Center and they are non-refundable.
3. The total amount of the fees to be paid by an Applicant = Visa Fee + Application Service Fees in cash.
4. If the Applicant requests Courier Delivery Service of his / her processed application, he / she need to pay visa fees + application service fees + courier delivery fees (INR 200/-) in advance at the time of submission.
5. For Express Service (next working day collection), application should be submitted your before 11:00 am, and be picked up after 2:00 pm the next working day.

Visiting relatives working or studying in China or other private affairs (ÔÇ£S2ÔÇØ Visa)

Issued to those wishing to visit family members that are foreigners working or studying in China, or to those who intend to go to China for other private reasons. The intended duration of stay in China is limited to no more than 180 days.

“Family members” refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.

• Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity, at least 2 blank visa pages, a photocopy of the passport’s data page and the photo page if it is separate. For multiple-visa application, the remaining validity of the passport must cover the validity of visa and the duration of stay. For example, if applying for a visa with 6 months validity, multiple entries, and 30 days of each stay, the remaining validity of The passport must be at least 7 months.
• One completed Visa Application Form. There are two ways to prepare your application form. You may complete an Online Application Form from the link given as:- http://www.visaforchina.org/DEL_EN/System/270963.shtml , print it out and sign it; or, you can download the application form from our website and fill it out manually and sign it. The Visa Application Form shall be signed by the traveler. In case the applicant is a person without or with limited capacity for civil conduct, the application form should be signed by his / her guardian on his / her behalf. If the form is filled out by entrusted travel / visa agent, both the applicant’s signature and the stamp of the agent are required.
• One recent colored passport size photo (48 x 33 mm) (bare-head, full face) against a light background.
• Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to those who are not of Indian citizenship). The applicant from a third country should provide valid Indian visa or valid Residence Permit in India and its copy. In case the applicant from a third country staying in India with a short-term visa, a note verbal (with details as follows: applicant’s name, passport number, occupation, purpose to go to China, duration of stay in China) by the Embassy or Consulate-General of his / her own country is required.
• Child of Chinese descent born either in China or in India applies for a Chinese visa for the first time, the Birth Certificate with his / her parents’ names on, the original certificate for renunciation of Chinese nationality and its copy, and the statement written by his / her parents or guardian are required.
• Ordinary passport holders are required to submit applications to the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC) where CVASC is available.
• Different types of visas will be issued according to applicants’ identities, purposes and activities. The applicant should not engage in activities not conform to the type of visa he / she is holding in China. Application should be made in line with the purpose of activity in China. Otherwise, the applicant should take full consequences.
• For visiting family members for a short period, the following documents are required:
  • An invitation letter issued by the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies) which contains:
  • Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)
  • Information on the visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place of intended residence, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures, etc.)
  • Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, signature, etc.)
• A photocopy of the inviting individual’s (a foreigner who stays or lives in China for work or studies) passport and residence permit.
• Photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between the applicant and the inviting individual. “Family members” refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.
• For private affairs, documentation identifying the nature of the private affairs such as marriage, inheritance, adoption, should be provided as required by the consular officer.
• The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may require the applicant to submit the original of the invitation letter.
• If necessary, the consular officer may require the applicant to provide other documents or supplementary materials, or require an interview with the applicant.
• The consular officer will decide on whether or not to issue the visa and on its validity, duration of stay and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant.
• The Visa processing takes usually 4 working days. The applicant should plan ahead. Any applicant who attempts to interfere with the office of Chinese Embassy or Consulates by using “my air ticket has been confirmed” as a pretext may likely result in the rejection of his / her visa application.
• Urgent visa can be processed within 2 working days.
• Visa fees and Service fee has to be paid when collecting the passport from VFS Center.

Note:

1. Visa fee are collected on behalf of the Chinese Embassy by VFS.
2. Application Service Fee are charged by the Center and they are non-refundable.
3. The total amount of the fees to be paid by an Applicant = Visa Fee + Application Service Fees in cash.
4. If the Applicant requests Courier Delivery Service of his / her processed application, he / she need to pay visa fees + application service fees + courier delivery fees (INR 200/-) in advance at the time of submission.
5. For Express Service (next working day collection), application should be submitted your before 11:00 am, and be picked up after 2:00 pm the next working day.

Commerce & Trade (ÔÇ£MÔÇØ Visa)

Issued to those who are invited to China for commercial and trade activities.

• Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity, at least 2 blank visa pages, a photocopy of the passport’s data page and the photo page if it is separate. For multiple-visa application, the remaining validity of the passport must cover the validity of visa and the duration of stay. For example, if applying for a visa with 6 months validity, multiple entries, and 30 days of each stay, the remaining validity of The passport must be at least 7 months.
• One completed Visa Application Form. There are two ways to prepare your application form. You may complete an Online Application Form from the link given as:- http://www.visaforchina.org/DEL_EN/System/270963.shtml , print it out and sign it; or, you can download the application form from our website and fill it out manually and sign it. The Visa Application Form shall be signed by the traveler. In case the applicant is a person without or with limited capacity for civil conduct, the application form should be signed by his / her guardian on his / her behalf. If the form is filled out by entrusted travel / visa agent, both the applicant’s signature and the stamp of the agent are required.
• One recent colored passport size photo (48 x 33 mm) (bare-head, full face) against a light background.
• Personal or company’s written statement (covering letter with details as follows: place to visit, name, address and contact number of the inviting / contact company or person).
• Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to those who are not of Indian citizenship). The applicant from a third country should provide valid Indian visa or valid Residence Permit in India and its copy. In case the applicant from a third country staying in India with a short-term visa, a note verbal (with details as follows: applicant’s name, passport number, occupation, purpose to go to China, duration of stay in China) by the Embassy or Consulate-General of his / her own country is required.
• Child of Chinese descent born either in China or in India applies for a Chinese visa for the first time, the Birth Certificate with his / her parents’ names on, the original certificate for renunciation of Chinese nationality and its copy, and the statement written by his / her parents or guardian are required.
• Ordinary passport holders are required to submit applications to the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC) where CVASC is available.
• Different types of visas will be issued according to applicants’ identities, purposes and activities. The applicant should not engage in activities not conform to the type of visa he / she is holding in China. Application should be made in line with the purpose of activity in China. Otherwise, the applicant should take full consequences.
• Documents concerning commercial activity issued by a trade partner in China, or trade fair invitation, etc. The invitation letter should contain:
  • Information on the applicant (incl. full name, gender, date of birth, etc.);
  • Information on the planned visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures).
  • Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual).
• For application of a multiple entry visa: copy of all previous Chinese visas (on one A-4 sized paper) should be attached.
• The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may require the applicant to submit the original of the invitation letter.
• If necessary, the consular officer may require the applicant to provide other documents or supplementary materials, or require an interview with the applicant.
• The consular officer will decide on whether or not to issue the visa and on its validity, duration of stay and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant.
• The Visa processing takes usually 4 working days. The applicant should plan ahead. Any applicant who attempts to interfere with the office of Chinese Embassy or Consulates by using “my air ticket has been confirmed” as a pretext may likely result in the rejection of his / her visa application.
• Urgent visa can be processed within 2 working days.
• Visa fees and Service fee has to be paid when collecting the passport from VFS Center.

Note:

1. Visa fee are collected on behalf of the Chinese Embassy by VFS.
2. Application Service Fee are charged by the Center and they are non-refundable.
3. The total amount of the fees to be paid by an Applicant = Visa Fee + Application Service Fees in cash.
4. If the Applicant requests Courier Delivery Service of his / her processed application, he / she need to pay visa fees + application service fees + courier delivery fees (INR 200/-) in advance at the time of submission.
5. For Express Service (next working day collection), application should be submitted your before 11:00 am, and be picked up after 2:00 pm the next working day.

Family reunion, foster care or visiting relatives with permanent residence in China (ÔÇ£Q1ÔÇØ Visa)

Issued to those who are family members of Chinese citizens or of foreigners with Chinese permanent residence and intend to go to China for a long-term family reunion, or to those who intend to go to China for the purposes of foster care (intended duration of stay in China exceeding 180 days).

“Family members” refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.

• Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity, at least 2 blank visa pages, a photocopy of the passport’s data page and the photo page if it is separate. For multiple-visa application, the remaining validity of the passport must cover the validity of visa and the duration of stay. For example, if applying for a visa with 6 months validity, multiple entries, and 30 days of each stay, the remaining validity of The passport must be at least 7 months.
• One completed Visa Application Form. There are two ways to prepare your application form. You may complete an Online Application Form from the link given as:- http://www.visaforchina.org/DEL_EN/System/270963.shtml , print it out and sign it; or, you can download the application form from our website and fill it out manually and sign it. The Visa Application Form shall be signed by the traveler. In case the applicant is a person without or with limited capacity for civil conduct, the application form should be signed by his / her guardian on his / her behalf. If the form is filled out by entrusted travel / visa agent, both the applicant’s signature and the stamp of the agent are required.
• One recent colored passport size photo (48 x 33 mm) (bare-head, full face) against a light background.
• Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to those who are not of Indian citizenship). The applicant from a third country should provide valid Indian visa or valid Residence Permit in India and its copy. In case the applicant from a third country staying in India with a short-term visa, a note verbal (with details as follows: applicant’s name, passport number, occupation, purpose to go to China, duration of stay in China) by the Embassy or Consulate-General of his / her own country is required.
• Child of Chinese descent born either in China or in India applies for a Chinese visa for the first time, the Birth Certificate with his / her parents’ names on, the original certificate for renunciation of Chinese nationality and its copy, and the statement written by his / her parents or guardian are required.
• Ordinary passport holders are required to submit applications to the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC) where CVASC is available.
• Different types of visas will be issued according to applicants’ identities, purposes and activities. The applicant should not engage in activities not conform to the type of visa he / she is holding in China. Application should be made in line with the purpose of activity in China. Otherwise, the applicant should take full consequences.
• For family reunion, the following documents are required:
• An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China. The invitation letter should contain:
  • Information of the applicant (incl. full name, gender, date of birth, etc.);
  • Information on the visit ( purpose of visit, intended arrival date, place(s) of intended residence, intended duration of residence, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures)
  • Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of legal representative or the inviting individual, etc.)
• Photocopy of Chinese ID of the inviting individual or foreign passport and permanent residence permit.
• Original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between applicant and inviting individual.
• For foster care, the following documents are required:
  • Foster entrustment notarization issued by Chinese Embassies/Consulates General in foreign countries or Foster Care Power of Attorney notarized and authenticated in the country of residence or in China.
  • Original and photocopy of the consignor’s passport(s), as well as the original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship between parents and children.
  • A letter of consent on foster care issued by the trustee living in China who has agreed to provide foster care services and a photocopy of the ID of the trustee.
  • A photocopy of the certificate indicating the permanent residence status abroad of the parent(s) when the child was born, provided that either or both parents of the child are Chinese citizens.
  • Other documents required by the Chinese Embassy or Consulate-General.
• Holders of Q1 Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security organs under local people’s governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners’ residence permits.
• The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may require the applicant to submit the original of the invitation letter.
• If necessary, the consular officer may require the applicant to provide other documents or supplementary materials, or require an interview with the applicant.
• The consular officer will decide on whether or not to issue the visa and on its validity, duration of stay and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant.
• The Visa processing takes usually 4 working days. The applicant should plan ahead. Any applicant who attempts to interfere with the office of Chinese Embassy or Consulates by using “my air ticket has been confirmed” as a pretext may likely result in the rejection of his / her visa application.
• Urgent visa can be processed within 2 working days.
• Visa fees and Service fee has to be paid when collecting the passport from VFS Center.

Note:

1. Visa fee are collected on behalf of the Chinese Embassy by VFS.
2. Application Service Fee are charged by the Center and they are non-refundable.
3. The total amount of the fees to be paid by an Applicant = Visa Fee + Application Service Fees in cash.
4. If the Applicant requests Courier Delivery Service of his / her processed application, he / she need to pay visa fees + application service fees + courier delivery fees (INR 200/-) in advance at the time of submission.
5. For Express Service (next working day collection), application should be submitted your before 11:00 am, and be picked up after 2:00 pm the next working day.

VFS Application Service Fees: Express Service (Next day collection) INR 2478 (Inclusive of GST)

Family reunion, foster care or visiting relatives with permanent residence in China (ÔÇ£Q2ÔÇØ Visa)

Issued to those who intend to visit relatives who are Chinese citizens residing in China or foreigners with permanent residence in China; the intended duration of stay is limited to no more than 180 days.

• Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity, at least 2 blank visa pages, a photocopy of the passport’s data page and the photo page if it is separate. For multiple-visa application, the remaining validity of the passport must cover the validity of visa and the duration of stay. For example, if applying for a visa with 6 months validity, multiple entries, and 30 days of each stay, the remaining validity of The passport must be at least 7 months.
• One completed Visa Application Form. There are two ways to prepare your application form. You may complete an Online Application Form from the link given as:- http://www.visaforchina.org/DEL_EN/System/270963.shtml , print it out and sign it; or, you can download the application form from our website and fill it out manually and sign it. The Visa Application Form shall be signed by the traveler. In case the applicant is a person without or with limited capacity for civil conduct, the application form should be signed by his / her guardian on his / her behalf. If the form is filled out by entrusted travel / visa agent, both the applicant’s signature and the stamp of the agent are required.
• One recent colored passport size photo (48 x 33 mm) (bare-head, full face) against a light background.
• Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to those who are not of Indian citizenship). The applicant from a third country should provide valid Indian visa or valid Residence Permit in India and its copy. In case the applicant from a third country staying in India with a short-term visa, a note verbal (with details as follows: applicant’s name, passport number, occupation, purpose to go to China, duration of stay in China) by the Embassy or Consulate-General of his / her own country is required.
• Child of Chinese descent born either in China or in India applies for a Chinese visa for the first time, the Birth Certificate with his / her parents’ names on, the original certificate for renunciation of Chinese nationality and its copy, and the statement written by his / her parents or guardian are required.
• Ordinary passport holders are required to submit applications to the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC) where CVASC is available.
• Different types of visas will be issued according to applicants’ identities, purposes and activities. The applicant should not engage in activities not conform to the type of visa he / she is holding in China. Application should be made in line with the purpose of activity in China. Otherwise, the applicant should take full consequences.
• An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China. The invitation letter should contain:
  • Information of the applicant (incl. full name, gender, date of birth, etc);
  • Information on the visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures).
  • Information on the inviting individual (name, contact number, address, signature etc).
  • Photocopy of Chinese ID or foreign passport and permanent residence permit of the inviting individual.
• The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may require the applicant to submit the original of the invitation letter.
• If necessary, the consular officer may require the applicant to provide other documents or supplementary materials, or require an interview with the applicant.
• The consular officer will decide on whether or not to issue the visa and on its validity, duration of stay and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant.
• The Visa processing takes usually 4 working days. The applicant should plan ahead. Any applicant who attempts to interfere with the office of Chinese Embassy or Consulates by using “my air ticket has been confirmed” as a pretext may likely result in the rejection of his / her visa application.
• Urgent visa can be processed within 2 working days.
• Visa fees and Service fee has to be paid when collecting the passport from VFS Center.

Note:

1. Visa fee are collected on behalf of the Chinese Embassy by VFS.
2. Application Service Fee are charged by the Center and they are non-refundable.
3. The total amount of the fees to be paid by an Applicant = Visa Fee + Application Service Fees in cash.
4. If the Applicant requests Courier Delivery Service of his / her processed application, he / she need to pay visa fees + application service fees + courier delivery fees (INR 200/-) in advance at the time of submission.
5. For Express Service (next working day collection), application should be submitted your before 11:00 am, and be picked up after 2:00 pm the next working day.

Permanent Residence (ÔÇ£DÔÇØ Visa)

Issued to those who are going to reside in China permanently.

• Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity, at least 2 blank visa pages, a photocopy of the passport’s data page and the photo page if it is separate. For multiple-visa application, the remaining validity of the passport must cover the validity of visa and the duration of stay. For example, if applying for a visa with 6 months validity, multiple entries, and 30 days of each stay, the remaining validity of The passport must be at least 7 months.
• One completed Visa Application Form. There are two ways to prepare your application form. You may complete an Online Application Form from the link given as:- http://www.visaforchina.org/DEL_EN/System/270963.shtml , print it out and sign it; or, you can download the application form from our website and fill it out manually and sign it. The Visa Application Form shall be signed by the traveler. In case the applicant is a person without or with limited capacity for civil conduct, the application form should be signed by his / her guardian on his / her behalf. If the form is filled out by entrusted travel / visa agent, both the applicant’s signature and the stamp of the agent are required.
• One recent colored passport size photo (48 x 33 mm) (bare-head, full face) against a light background.
• Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to those who are not of Indian citizenship). The applicant from a third country should provide valid Indian visa or valid Residence Permit in India and its copy. In case the applicant from a third country staying in India with a short-term visa, a note verbal (with details as follows: applicant’s name, passport number, occupation, purpose to go to China, duration of stay in China) by the Embassy or Consulate-General of his / her own country is required.
• Child of Chinese descent born either in China or in India applies for a Chinese visa for the first time, the Birth Certificate with his / her parents’ names on, the original certificate for renunciation of Chinese nationality and its copy, and the statement written by his / her parents or guardian are required.
• Ordinary passport holders are required to submit applications to the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC) where CVASC is available.
• Different types of visas will be issued according to applicants’ identities, purposes and activities. The applicant should not engage in activities not conform to the type of visa he / she is holding in China. Application should be made in line with the purpose of activity in China. Otherwise, the applicant should take full consequences.
• The original and photocopy of the Confirmation Form for Foreigners Permanent Residence Status issued by the Ministry of Public Security of China.
• Personal written statement (covering letter with details as follows: place of destination in China, name, address and contact number of the inviting / contact company / person).
• Holders of a D-Visa must apply for a residence permit from the immigration department of the local public security authority in the place intended to stay within 30 days of entry to China.
• The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may require the applicant to submit the original of the invitation letter.
• If necessary, the consular officer may require the applicant to provide other documents or supplementary materials, or require an interview with the applicant.
• The consular officer will decide on whether or not to issue the visa and on its validity, duration of stay and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant.
• The Visa processing takes usually 4 working days. The applicant should plan ahead. Any applicant who attempts to interfere with the office of Chinese Embassy or Consulates by using “my air ticket has been confirmed” as a pretext may likely result in the rejection of his / her visa application.
• Urgent visa can be processed within 2 working days.
• Visa fees and Service fee has to be paid when collecting the passport from VFS Center.

Note:

1. Visa fee are collected on behalf of the Chinese Embassy by VFS.
2. Application Service Fee are charged by the Center and they are non-refundable.
3. The total amount of the fees to be paid by an Applicant = Visa Fee + Application Service Fees in cash.
4. If the Applicant requests Courier Delivery Service of his / her processed application, he / she need to pay visa fees + application service fees + courier delivery fees (INR 200/-) in advance at the time of submission.
5. For Express Service (next working day collection), application should be submitted your before 11:00 am, and be picked up after 2:00 pm the next working day.