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Other Visas Requirements 

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Visa Types :

 

(J1) Resident foreign journalist of permanent office of a foreign news agency in China

Resident foreign journalist of permanent office of a foreign news agency in China

 

(J2) Foreign journalist visiting China for short-term news coverage

Foreign journalist visiting China for short-term news coverage

 

(C)Crew memberC(C)Crew member performing duties on board an international train,

Crew member performing duties on board an international aircraft,(C)Crew member performing duties on board an international vessel or accompanying family member,(C) Vehicle driver engaged in international transportation services;

 

(G)Transit,Transit through China

 

(D)Permanent residence

Person coming to China to take up permanent residence

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Basic Visa Requirements by China Visa. For more detailed information, notices, and document lists, please contact CVISA 

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           Fingerprint Submission

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For applicants aged 14 to 70, a China visa application will not be complete until fingerprints are submitted at a China Visa Application Service Centre. Once we have received all required materials for your visa application, we will contact you to schedule a fingerprint appointment at a China Visa Application Service Centre where is nearly. Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

           Passport

 

Applicants must submit their actual passport, which must:

  • Have at least two blank visa pages.

  • Be valid for six months beyond the entry date.

  • Be issued as a full validity passport.

  • Be undamaged.

 

        Visa Application and Photograph

 

Complete the enclosed China Application Form and send it along with your other documents to the CIBTvisas office address listed on the submission checklist page of this application pack. We will provide you with the official China application form for your signature before your consular fingerprinting appointment. Upload your photograph at CIBTvisas Photo Service. Refer to the China Photo Guide in this

Application Pack for photograph requirements.

 

       Visa Type Documents require Please contact CVISA

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Copy of Passport

 Provide a clear colour photocopy of the information page(s) from your passport.

 

Declaration Form

 Submit a fully completed and originally signed Declaration Form found in the pack.

 

CVISA Order Confirmation

 Include the CVISA Order Form provided in this link

 

 

Multiple Entry Applicants

 

The issuance of a visa valid for more than one entry is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the visa officer. The Embassy's decision is final and cannot be contested by CVISA.

 

Current or Previous Visa Holders

 

Travellers renewing or requesting another Chinese visa must provide additional documentation if a Chinese visa has been previously issued. Any valid Chinese visa must be cancelled before applying for a new one. Travellers must:

  • Submit the original passport containing the most recent Chinese visa (valid or expired) and a copy of the passport's information pages and the Chinese visa.

  • Provide a personal statement requesting the cancellation of the current valid visa. A copy is acceptable. Click here to access a sample personal statement.

  • Provide a personal statement if the passport containing the previous visa cannot be submitted. Click here to access a sample personal statement.

  • Supply a clear copy of the marriage/deed poll certificate if the old passport was issued in a different name, and a clear copy of their spouse's passport if applicable.

 

Dual Nationals

 

Applicants with dual nationality must:

  • Apply using their UK passport if they hold one, or their EU passport if they hold one, or the passport containing the UK visa/permit if they do not hold a UK or EU passport.

  • Provide both original passports, a copy of the identification pages of each passport, and a copy of the identity card, if applicable. If both original passports cannot be provided, an original statement explaining why must be submitted.

  • Be a UK resident, remain in the country while the application is processed, and apply for standard processing, as express processing is not available for dual nationals.

 

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Applicants of Chinese Origin

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Travellers born in Mainland China, Taiwan,Hong Kong, or Macao must provide additional documentation to apply for their Chinese visa. Contact CVISA for further information.

 

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