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Documents for China Visa application
Standard application
China Business Visa application
Additional documents
If the applicant is employed:
If the applicant is a company owner or self-employed:
If the applicant has a Friend / Family in China:
Photo Requirements for Chinese Visa Application
In accordance with the instruction from Chinese Embassy in Singapore, Applicant is required to submit one photo while applying for Chinese visa. The following detailed requirements of the photo should be satisfied:
1. It must be a color photo with white background, taken recently within the last 6 months.
2. Photo size: 48mmx33mm, width of head: 15mm to 22mm, height of head: 28mm to 33mm. Please refer to the picture above:
3. While taking the photo, please face the camera with the entire head and face clearly visible. The facial expression should be neutral with eyes open, lips closed and ears visible. Head position: ≤20°left or right tilt, and ≤25°up or down tilt. There should be no extra movement or objects visible in the photo.
4. Facial features should be complete and clearly visible, with the head centered in the photo. Eyeglasses are allowed except thick-rimmed, tinted or glare glasses. Hat or other head wears are only permitted due to religious reasons, but any facial features should not be obscured.
5. There should be no damages or impurities on the photo, no permeation or shadow over the face. Photo should be in natural tone, but not over or under exposed, red-eyed or distorted.
6. Background should be in white, and with no edge frame.
All Indian nationals require a visa for China. If you are traveling to mainland China, whether for business or tourism, you require a Chinese Visa to be obtained from the Embassy/Consulate prior to your trip.
Yes. You will need to submit your original passport along with other documents.
You are strongly advised to purchase a health / travel insurance to cover yourself as medical treatment can be very expensive in China. Your travel insurance offers protection against unexpected emergencies on international travel such as coverage of medical expenses, flight delay and cancellations, passport and baggage loss or personal accident. For financial safety and security on your international trip we highly recommend you to purchase travel insurance.
A Single and Double entry China Visa is valid for 90 days from issuance. You can enter China within the validity of 90 days from the date of issue (please note the time difference between China and India). And from the date of your entry, you can stay in China for 30 days (the duration period is written on the visa label).
No. Indian citizens are not eligible for visa on arrival in China. They must obtain a visa before arrival in China.
No, if your visa is approved, then no changes will be possible. The visa will have to be voided by the visa office and a new application for the visa has to be submitted. In case you are already in China and you have made changes in your plan, you’ll have to apply to the Public Security Bureau for change in the visa type or extension. Your application will be considered by the Public Security Bureau in accordance with relevant Chinese Laws and Regulations.
Yes, you may travel with both passports provided that your visa is still valid and the personal details including your name, sex, date of birth and nationality on both passports are exactly the same.
A visa is not a guarantee to enter China. The decision on whether or not you will be allowed to enter China is made at a port of entry by Chinese Border Control authority in accordance with Chinese Laws and Regulations.
No, you may visit the Visa office anytime during business hours unless otherwise required by a consular officer.
Generally, it takes 8 working days to process a visa application, although some applications may take longer. It is advised that you submit your visa application at least a month before your travel date
No, if you are an Indian citizen, you will have to apply for a separate visa to enter Hong Kong, Macau and other regions. If you are US citizen, then you can visit these regions without a different visa.
Yes. The China Visa fee is the same for a child, who is an independent applicant or an accompanying applicant sharing the same passport with the principal applicant. Therefore, the child incurs the same amount of visa fee.
This is not possible, as the immigration authority do not recompense for the rejected visa applications.
The immigration authorities, at most, do not reveal the reasons for the refusal of a visa, but in some cases it may get reason from Immigration.
Once your visa is processed, it will be stamped on passport.
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Office Hour: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 12:30pm, 3:00pm to 5:30pm
Collection Time: Monday to Friday: 10:30am to 11:30am (Except Holidays), phone appointment needed for other time slot.
Chinese Visa Application Service Centre
Address: CONCOURSE FLOOR, BABA KHARAK SINGH MARG, SHIVAJI STADIUM METRO STATION,
CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW DELHI -110001 INDIA.
Tel: +91-11-30013601 / 30013603
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Website: www.visaforchina.org
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