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How to get a Visa for China from UK?



Do I need a visa for china from UK?

If you are a UK Passport holder or UK resident and planning a trip to China, you will require a visa, permit to enterChina.If you don’t have one, you will be refused entry at the passport control, unless otherwise you meet the exclusion to this, like if you are a diplomat of selected country or hold passport of some such country, whose citizens are allowed to enter China without a visa for limited period and limited purposes only.

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A visa is an officially approved document issued by authorised government bodies for the country, in accordance with the laws of the country. Based on Chinese laws and regulations, a Chinese consular may decide on the type of visas, number of entries, validity period and the duration of stay.

Getting visas of different countries is not a big deal these days. People usually migrate to foreign countries for many purposes, either for work purpose or with family or friends.

If you have all the necessary documents and hold a passport with at least nine months validity and two blank pages, it should take between two to four working days to get a business visa, private visa, crew visa, Tourist visa and work (z) visa.

At Documents and Visas Limited, you will get all the details related to business visa, private visa, crew visa, Tourist visa and work (z) visa and how to get it from UK. Please read it below.

What is a China Visa?

A China visa is an authorised document usually required by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, forentering its borders, which is issued by a Chinese embassy, affixed in your passport. Therefore you may easily apply for China Visa services using D&V services at competitive price.

Who needs a China Visa?

All foreigners traveling to China, whether for business or pleasure, require a visa.

General Visa Requirements for China

  • Passport
  • Photographs
  • Application Form
  • UK Supporting Letter
  • Letter of Invitation (LOI)
  • 1 Color copy of information page of the applicant(s) passport
  • Photocopy of previous visa(s)
  • The applicant must provide a fully completed and signed Declaration Form

Requirements for Tourist Visa to China

  • Passport
  • Photographs
  • Application Form
  • UK Supporting Letter
  • Letter of Invitation (LOI)
  • 1 Color copy of information page of the applicant(s) passport
  • Photocopy of previous visa(s)
  • The applicant must provide a fully completed and signed Declaration Form.
  • For Children Under 18 - Original and a copy of birth certificate, parent’s consent, guardianship affidavit and copies of parents passports.
  • Travel Confirmation

Requirements for Private Visa to China

  • Passport
  • Photographs
  • Application Form
  • UK Supporting Letter
  • Letter of Invitation (LOI)
  • 1 Color copy of information page of the applicant(s) passport
  • Photocopy of previous visa(s)
  • The applicant must provide a fully completed and signed Declaration Form.
  • For Children Under 18- Original and a copy of birth certificate, parent’s consent, guardianship affidavit and copies of parents passports.
  • If you are invited to China then you need to provide photo copy of inviter’s passport, invitation letter, visit details, place of stay, relation with inviter and details of financial support to be provided during the stay in China

Requirements for China Crew Visa

  • Passport
  • Photographs
  • Application Form
  • UK Supporting Letter
  • Letter of Invitation (LOI)
  • 1 Color copy of information page of the applicant(s) passport
  • Photocopy of previous visa(s)
  • The applicant must provide a fully completed and signed Declaration Form
  • Letter of Employment

Requirements for Chinese Work (z) Visa

  • Passport
  • Photographs
  • Application Form
  • UK Supporting Letter
  • Letter of Invitation (LOI)
  • 1 Color copy of information page of the applicant(s) passport
  • Photocopy of previous visa(s)
  • The applicant must provide a fully completed and signed Declaration Form
  • Work Permit

China Visa Photo Requirements:

The applicant must provide 1 passport sized coloured photograph that:

  1. Is taken against a white background (glue to the application form)
  2. Have been taken within the last 6 months
  3. Please do not use stapler when attaching the photograph to the application.

How to apply for a Visa to China?

If you want to know about how to apply for a visa to china, then must read the detailed information given below. It is usually recommended that you should apply for a visa at least one or two months before the intended travel date. If you are applying for a Chinese Visa for the first time, you should provide a passport and a photocopy of the data page.

You are advised to ensure that your visa is valid before travel. If your visa has expired or it has insufficient number of entries, you may apply for a new Chinese visa from UK.

Notes:-

  1. Each item of the application form must be filled carefully, truthfully, clearly and completely. Any false information’s, missed items or illegible handwriting may lead to delay inthe application processing or even refusal of the visa application
  2. Download and complete the application form in capital letters using black ink only
  3. Each page of the application form must be printed on a spate piece of paper
  4. Based on Chinese laws and regulations, visa officials can make decision on the validity period, number of entries and the duration of each stay for the visa.

The UK Employer must provide the applicants with the UK Supporting Letter that:-

  • Is printed on a company original letter head with company registration number, stamped, dated and signed by the head of the department
  • Is addressed to the consulate or embassy
  • Includes the applicants full name
  • Includes the applicants nationality and passport number
  • Includes the signature of the applicants

The applicant must also provide a letter of invitation from a Chinese company and should include the followings:-

  • Printed on an original company/organization letterhead, including the full name and address of the inviting company/organisation
  • Must be addressed to ‘The Chinese Embassy in London’, and signed by a supervisor or person in charge of the company (executive manager and above).
  • LOI must include the applicant’s FULL NAME, gender, date of birth and passport number
  • Purpose of the visit to China
  • Intended date of entry and date of exit from China
  • Intended destination(s) in China
  • Must be older than 3 months

Inspite of China Visa services, Documents and Visas LTD also provides services for visas of 11 destinations worldwide along with other documents services such as Translation and Legalisation.

However you may consult online visa agents that take care of the process for you.Documents and Visas Limitedagents can help you to apply for a china visa from UK at reliable cost.

Why choose Documents and Visas LTD to get a China Visa from UK?

You may choose Documents and Visas LTD to get a China Visa from UK because of many reasons. The services of D&Vare fast and frugal, cost effective, secure and loyal. Make your travel experience the most memorable one with Documents and Visas Limited Also knowing it’s other excellent services such as-

  • Translation and Legalisation of Documents
  • Passport Renewal service
  • Hotel booking services &
  • Flight Booking services

So, the residents of UK, who wish to get a China visa from UK, may go through the above points and go through the website https://www.docsandvisas.com .I hope, this blog will prove really helpful and beneficial for you.

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