Visa Guidelines for China
Tourist Visa
Passport:
Original Passport with the validity of six months from intended date of return and minimum two blank pages for visa stamping. Attach all your old passports (if any).
Please Note: Handwritten passports are not accepted.
China Visa Application form:
One visa application form to be duly filled and signed by the applicant. Please Note: The application form can be typed or filled manually by the applicant.
Photo Specification:
One recent passport size colored photographs with matt or semi matt finish, full face coverage, white ,light grey or light blue background and without border (Size: 48mm x 33mm) Please note: Photograph should not be more than 3 months old or scanned and should not be used in any of the previous visas. The photo should be stapled or glued on the application form.
Covering Letter:
Covering-Letter from applicant mentioning his name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of visit in brief. The letter should be duly signed by the applicant and should be addressed to – The Visa Officer, Embassy of China, New Delhi.
Please Note : Covering-Letter on Letterhead if applicant is Self Employed or on plain paper if Employed .
Time Taken:
- Normal visa - 5 Working Days
- Urgent visa - 3 Working Days
Ticket:
Ticket itinerary
Accommodation:
Hotel confirmation along with the day to day itinerary.
Financials:
Personal Bank Statement for last six months with minimum balance of Rs 1,50,000 with original Bank seal and signature of authorized signatory on each page.
Proof of Occupation:
If Employed: An NOC from the employer.
Visa Fees:
Single Entry
- Normal - Rs. 3,900.00 + VFS charges Rs. 1,087.00 + Service Charge
- Urgent - Rs. 5,700.00 + VFS charges Rs. 1,260.00 + Service Charge
Double Entry
- Normal - Rs. 5,850.00 + VFS charges Rs. 1,087.00 + Service Charge
- Urgent - Rs. 7,650.00 + VFS charges Rs. 1,260.00 + Service Charge
06 Months Entry
- Normal - Rs. 7,800.00 + VFS charges Rs. 1,087.00 + Service Charge
- Urgent - Rs. 9,600.00 + VFS charges Rs. 1,260.00 + Service Chargee
1 Year Entry
- Normal - Rs. 11,700.00 + VFS charges Rs. 1,087.00 + Service Charge
- Urgent - Rs. 13,500.00 + VFS charges Rs. 1,260.00 + Service Charge
Bussiness Visa
Passport:
Original Passport with the validity of six months from intended date of return and minimum two blank pages for visa stamping. Attach all your old passports (if any).
Please Note: Handwritten passports are not accepted.
China Visa Application form:
One visa application form to be duly filled and signed by the applicant. Please Note: The application form can be typed or filled manually by the applicant.
Photo Specification:
One recent passport size colored photographs with matt or semi matt finish, full face coverage, white ,light grey or light blue background and without border (Size: 48mm x 33mm) Please note: Photograph should not be more than 3 months old or scanned and should not be used in any of the previous visas. The photo should be stapled or glued on the application form.
Covering Letter:
Covering-letter from the company on its letter head stating the applicant’s name, passport number, date of travel, designation in the organization, purpose of visit & expenses to be borne. The letter has to be addressed to – The Visa Officer, Embassy of China, New Delhi.
Invitation Letter:
Invitation/Notification Letter from Chinese host / inviting Company on its letter head with complete address & contact number, duly signed manually with round seal (on a blank space and not over any name/signatures) by the authorized signatory along with his name and designation. The letter should be addressed to "The Visa Officer, Embassy of China, New Delhi". Please Note: The issue date has to be mentioned on the invitation letter.
Medical:
Nil
Ticket:
Confirmed Return Air Ticket is mandatory if applying for express service.
Visa Fees:
Single Entry
- Normal - Rs. 3,900.00 + VFS charges Rs. 1,087.00 + Service Charge
- Urgent - Rs. 5,700.00 + VFS charges Rs. 1,260.00 + Service Charge
Double Entry
- Normal - Rs. 5,850.00 + VFS charges Rs. 1,087.00 + Service Charge
- Urgent - Rs. 7,650.00 + VFS charges Rs. 1,260.00 + Service Charge
06 Months Entry
- Normal - Rs. 7,800.00 + VFS charges Rs. 1,087.00 + Service Charge
- Urgent - Rs. 9,600.00 + VFS charges Rs. 1,260.00 + Service Chargee
1 Year Entry
- Normal - Rs. 11,700.00 + VFS charges Rs. 1,087.00 + Service Charge
- Urgent - Rs. 13,500.00 + VFS charges Rs. 1,260.00 + Service Charge
Time Taken:
- Normal visa - 5 Working Days
- Urgent visa - 3 Working Days