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General passport and visa requirements for the entry to China
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The following notes are offered as a general guide in order to assist you to understand the passport and visa requirements. Should you require any further information, we recommend that you contact the Chinese Embassy or the Chinese Consulate in your country of domicile.
 
General Requirements for applying for a Chinese Visa
1.A completed Visa Application form. The form could be obtained from the local Chinese Embassy or Consulate, or could be downloaded from the official website of the Chinese Embassy in your country.
2.Two 2" X 2" passport photos showing applicant's full front face.
3.Current Passport that is valid for a minimum of six months from the date of travel. The passport must have more than two blank visa pages.
4. Submitting documents which explain one's reasons to enter China .
 
Besides providing the above-mentioned documents, an applicant is also required to answer relevant questions and go through the following formalities (with the exception of those stipulated otherwise by agreements):
Providing valid passport or a travel document in lieu of the passport
 
Filling out a visa application form, and providing a recent 2-inch, bareheaded and full-faced passport photo.
 
Passport requirements
1.There must be at least one totally blank page in the passport. Pages for endorsements or amendments cannot be used as a visa page.
2.Single or double entry visa requires a passport valid for at least 6 months. For multiple entry visas, a passport should be valid for at least 9 Months.
3.Accompanying person using the same passport;
4.The photo of the accompanying person using the same passport should be affixed to the form.
5.The full visa fee will apply.
 
How to apply for your Visa
Applicants should come in person or through a third party (e.g. Travel Agent or Tour Operator) to apply for the Chinese visa during office hours 9 -12 am in Chinese Embassy / Chinese Consulates-General in the country you live. Usually, the processing time is about 5- 7 working days.
 
Applications by Mail: It takes 2 weeks to process the application, so there is no same day or express day service. It is advised that your passport(s) should be sent by registered post for security and proof of posting needs to be kept. Please enclose a self-addressed envelope, the visa application form and payment (visa fee and service fee---see item: visa fee).
 
You should send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your application together with the appropriate fee.
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