Chinese individual, business and group visas

FAQ's
answers to typical questions

All passengers to China require a visa ( except Chinese passport holders). Please see below for our schedule of costs.

Please note our fees INCLUDE the Chinese Embassy’s fees

Inclusive charges for British Passport Holders including VAT

application form

Types of Entry	Procedures & Conditions	Normal : 4-5 days (per person)	Express: 2-3 days (per person)
Single Entry With appointment Only	A copy of the Chinese Embassy confirmed appointment booking A copy of international Flight & hotel booking or itinerary required For appointment booking details, please go to: www.chinese-embassy.org.uk	£48.00 (5 days)	N/A
Single Entry	A copy of international Flight & hotel booking or itinerary required	£90.00	£130
Double Entry	A copy of international Flight & hotel booking or itinerary required	£115	£145
Half Year Multi-Entry	Visa Notification Form (which is issued by the relevant department of Chinese government, companies or institutions, under the authorization of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China.	£140	£170
The above cost includes the Chinese Embassy fee, CVASC’s service fee and our service fee. In the event that your application for a visa is declined the above fees are Non-refundable. Please see above to download (PDF) and print off the Visa Application Form. What is required - To apply for your visas we require a passport (with a minimum of 6 months to expiry- from date of arriving back into the UK ) one passport sized photograph and the completed application form for each traveller. Children travelling with parents on UK passports now are required to have their own passports and therefore children with a UK passport will require their own Chinese Visa. Arrangements for other countries may vary, please check with your own passport issuing office. Delivery of documents - We strongly recommend that all passports are posted to us by special delivery and that you send us a pre - paid & self - addressed special delivery envelope for the return of your passport(s). The visa cost above does not include special delivery charges. We can not be held responsible for any delay or loss of passports to or from our office.

We have tried to answer some of the most commonly asked questions, however,
if we have not answered all of your questions, please do not hesitates to contact us:

Q	What sort of Visa's are there ?
A	Listed are the different types, each indicating the supporting documents required:

Visa Type	Required Supporting Documents
Tourist Visa	Full Application Form, and one recent passport photograph; A copy of outward and return flight ticket booking A copy of Chinese hotel booking
Business Visa	Full Application Form, and one recent passport photograph; Visa Notification Form (which is issued by the relevant department of Chinese government, companies or institution. Under the authorization of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. Detailed information can be obtained form the Foreign Affairs Office of the relevant province, autonomous region and municipality where the inviting party resides.) ; A copy of outward and return flight ticket booking; A copy of Chinese hotel booking; If you are a regular business traveller please enquire for our special service for business visas.
Work Visa	Full Application Form, and one recent passport photograph; An employment permit from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security or the State Administration of Foreign Experts of China; An invitation letter from a relevant Department of Chinese Government or a government-authorized company;
Student Visa	Full Application Form, & one recent passport photograph; Form : JW-201 or JW - 02 issued by the Ministry of Education of China A letter of admission from a Chinese University /College.
Transit Visa	Full Application Form, and one recent passport photograph; A copy of outward and return flight ticket booking; A copy of Chinese hotel booking; A valid visa for the country of destination;
Journalist Visa	Full Application Form, and one recent passport photograph; A letter from a relevant Department of Chinese government; A letter from the employer Travel Itinerary
Permanent Visa ( Living )	A Permit letter from a local government of China . Travel Itinerary
Tibetan Permit	A full trip itinerary + Visa All travellers to Tibet are required to obtain a Tibetan Permit – we offer this service please enquire for details of cost and conditions.