i. Please provide the following documents: 

    (i) Original passport remaining to be valid for at least 6 months from the date of application and with sufficient blank visa pages.    

    (ii) One completed Visa Application Form (e-Form / Download) with a recently-taken passport photo; all the items on the application form should be completed neatly with genuine information; if the applicant has a Chinese name, the Chinese name should be filled in. False or incomplete information and illegible characters may lead to refusal of a visa.

    (iii) When a child who is under the age of 6 and was not born in China and of Chinese origin applies for a Chinese visa with a foreign passport for the first time, the child's birth certificate which must show the parent's name and the permanent residence permit or certificate of nationality of the resident country from one of his or her parent should be provided.  

    (iv) An applicant holding a passport other than UK passport should provide the original and a copy of his or her permanent residence or work permit which should be valid for at least half a year (except for those who are visa or permit exempt for residing or working in the UK).

    (vi) Applicants applying for special tour to China should provide a visa notification form issued by China National Tourism Administration or the tourism administration of related province, autonomous region or municipality directly under the Central Government. Special tour includes self-driving, hiking, cycling, horse-riding, hot air balloon, or other expeditions. 

    (vii) For group tour, the following documents are required:
    1.A visa notification form issued by authorized travel agencies in China including China International Travel Service Head Office, China Travel Service Head Office, China Youth Travel Service Head Office and the tourism administration of related province, autonomous region and municipality directly under the Central Government.
    2.A name list of the members of the tourist group. If the last page of the list has left a blank, a straight line should be drawn across the blank from its upper corner on the left to the lower corner on the right.
    3.Original passport of each group member and a photocopy of the information page from each passport, which should be arranged according to the names listed.
    4.A letter issued by the travel agency organizing the tour, the content of which should mainly include the group number, total number of group members, contact person and the itinerary of the tour. 

 

    (i) Method: An applicant may submit his or her visa application to the Centre in person or entrusts someone or a travel agent to submit on his or her behalf. You should make an appointment online in advance via the Centre's website before submission. If you select to apply by post, you need to follow Guidelines on Postal Application in addition to preparing for all the documents provided for above. You may be required to go to the Chinese Embassy or the Consulate General for an interview if the Chinese Embassy or the Consulate General deems it necessary.  

    (ii) Time: Regular visa processing time is 4 working days. For example, customers applying on Monday will pick up their visas on Thursday. Express visa processing time is 3 working days. For example, customers applying on Monday will pick up their visas on Wednesday. Please note that express service is only available to those customers who submit applications to the visa counter before 12:00 at noon, Monday to Friday. Therefore, if you request express service, please select the time period before 12:00 at noon while booking online appointment.
    Group visas will be ready for collection 5 working days after submission, and no express service are available.  

 

    iii.Visa fee, period of validity and duration of stay 

    (i)Pay visa and service fees when collecting passport;

    (ii)You may select cash or debit card when making payment; 

    (iii)Schedule of visa Fees and Service Fees (Unit: British Pound):

 

Fee category		Amount
		UK Citizen	US Citizen	Third Country Citizen
Visa  Fees	Single entry	30	70	20
	Double entries	45	70	30
	Multiple entries / 6Months	90	70	40
	Multiple entries / 1 year	150	70	60
	Extra visa fee (3rd working day collection)	15 (if you apply for Express service)
Application  Service  Fees	Regular Service (4th working day collection)	35.25 (VAT inclusive)
	Express Service (3rd working day collection)	47.00 (VAT inclusive)
	Postal Service  (apply by post)	52.88 (VAT inclusive)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Notes: 
    1. The total amount of the fees to be paid by an applicant = visa fees + application service fees. 
    2. Visa Fees are collected on behalf of the Chinese Embassy or the Consulate General;Application Service Fees are charged by the Centre.
    3. We do not provide either same day service or next day service. 4 working days regular service and 3 working days express service are available for applications submitted directly to the Centre. Postal applications will be processed and returned within 5 to 14 working days assuming the documentation is in good order and no further requirements are necessary .
    4. Cash or debit card can be accepted. ( For postal applications debit card only )

 

    (iv) Unless specifically requested by the applicant in his or her completed application form and approved by consular officers, a single-entry visa is valid for 3 months, and a double-entry visa valid for 6 months, both with a 30-day duration of stay.  

    (v) Consular officers decide on the visa's period of validity, duration of stay and number of entry in the light of China's laws and regulations. 

    (vi) Whether a visa is to be issued or not to be issued, and what type of visa to be issued shall be decided by Consular officers in the light of China's relevant laws and regulations. 

 

    iv. Please Note:

    (ii) The visa application form should be fully filled in and signed by the applicant upon completion (application for an applicant under 18 years of age should be signed by one of his or her parents). Items which are not applicable should be filled in with N/A.  

    (iii) Consular officers may request an applicant to provide additional supporting documents. The applicant should provide this as soon as possible.