China Travel Visa | China Business Visas | China Tourist Visas (2023)

Appointment-Based System & Processing Times

The Chinese consulate requires all visa applicants to submit fingerprints as part of the submission process. VisaCentral will schedule your appointment at a convenient time for you after you have submitted, and we have approved your documents.Wait time for appointments can take up to 30 days due to limited availability. Please note that the appointment will only be arranged once VisaCentral receive the physical documents and passport in our office. The processing time quoted is the time taken for the visa to be received after the scheduled appointment. Take this in to consideration when requesting your China visa

Sample of the Business Travel Requirements for an China Visa for Singapore Citizens

1. Fingerprint Submission

   If you are aged between 14 and 70, your China visa application will not be considered complete until you have submitted fingerprints at a China Visa Application Service Centre. After we have received all the materials required in support of your visa application we will call you to schedule an appointment to submit fingerprints at a China Visa Application Service Centre. Our service includes a standard appointment which is available on a first come, first serve basis.

2. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:

   • Have at least two blank visa pages
   • Be valid for six months beyond the length of your requested visa (e.g. if you are requesting a6 month visa your passport must be valid for 12 months)

3. Visa Application and Photograph

   Complete the enclosed China Application Form. Then send it and the rest of your documents to the VisaCentral office address listed on the submission checklist page of this application pack. VisaCentral will work with the Chinese government to submit your application. After the application has been accepted we will send it to you via encrypted email for your signature.

   
   Upload your photograph at https://visacentral.sg/photo-service. For guidance on how to submit an acceptable photograph refer to the China Photo Guide contained in this Application Pack.

4. Copy of Passport Identification Page

   A clear colour copy of the information page(s) from the applicant's passport

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5. Letter of Invitation

   You must provide a letter of invitation from your Chinese business counterparts. A copy is acceptable. The letter must:

   • Be in English or Chinese
   • Be addressed to the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Singapore
   • Be on company letterhead
   • Include all information listed on the ID page of your passport (full ame, date of birth, gender, passport number, issue date, expiry date, passport issuing authority)
   • Specify in detail the purpose of trip (including place of visit, arrival and departure dates, local contact details)
   • Specify the requested number of entries and the length of stay required for the visa
   • Include an acceptance of financial responsibility for the applicant
   • Be signed by the legal representative of the company or the inviting individual
   • Display the company stamp or seal on the letter

   Travellers may refer to the sample Letter of Invitation provided in the Application Kit for how to format the letter.

6. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   You must provide proof of travel arrangements for the duration of your trip. Details of your intended arrangements must:

   • Include a copy of an itinerary or e-ticket showing entry and exit dates
   • Show the traveler's full name as it appears in the passport

7. VisaCentral - Order Confirmation

   Please provide the VisaCentral Order Summary which will be emailed to you at the time of placing the order.

8. Please Read

   Special Reminders:

   • If necessary, the consular officer may require the applicant to provide other proof documents or supplementary materials
   • The consular officer will decide on whether or not to issue the visa and on its validity, duration of stay and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant

9. Place of Birth

   If the applicant was born in China, (including Hong Kong, Taiwan or Macau), they must provide:

   • A copy of their previous China visa

   If the applicant has not had a previous visa for China, they must provide:

   • A copy of the passport identification page and cancelled information page from the old China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Macau passport

   Please Note: Further documentation may be requested at the discretion of the Embassy.

10. Applicants with Media Occupations

    If the applicant works for a company associated with the media, they must supply an additionaloriginal business introduction letter. The letter must:

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    • Be addressed to the China Embassy
    • Be on company letterhead paper
    • Include the name of the applicant
    • Include the applicant’s passport number
    • Include the applicant’s designation
    • Include a brief description of the nature of the applicant’s company
    • Specify in detail the purpose of journey and if is not media related, clearly indicate that the visit is not media related or engaging in any media coverage
    • Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
    • Include an acceptance of financial responsibility for the applicant
    • Be signed by the applicant's supervisor or the company's HR department

    An originalpersonal declaration letter is alsorequired. The letter must:

    • Be addressed to the China Embassy
    • Include the name of the applicant
    • Include the applicant’s passport number
    • Include the applicant’s designation
    • Include a brief description of the nature of the applicant’s company
    • Specify in detail the purpose of journey and if it is not media related, clearly indicate that the visit is not media related or engaging in any media coverage
    • Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
    • Be signedby the applicant

    An original invitation letter from Chinese business counterparts is also required. The letter must:

    • Be in English
    • Be addressed to the China Embassy
    • Be on company letterhead paper
    • Include information of the applicant
    • Specify in detail the purpose of journey and if is not media related, clearly indicate that the visit is not media related or engaging in any media coverage
    • Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
    • Include an acceptance of financial responsibility for the applicant
    • Include a brief description of the nature of the company
    • Be signed by the applicant's supervisor or the company's HR department in China company

    Processing time and visa validity grantedwill be subject to the Chinese Embassy’s discretion.VisaCentral cannot assist to obtain invitations for applicants with media related occupations.

11. Multiple Entry Visa Applicants

    Applicants requesting a 6-month or 12-month multiple entry business visa must provide copies of their previous Chinese business visa. Please keep in mind the following:

    • If the valid visa is in another valid passport, that valid original passport must be submitted to the Embassy for cancellation (travellers can only carry one valid China visa on any passport)
    • If the valid visa is in an expired/cancelled passport, that expired/cancelled passport must be submitted to the Embassy for cancellation and verification purposes.
    • If the expired visa is in an expired passport, you must provide a clear colour copy of the previous passport biodata pageand China visa. A copy of the entry/exit stamp by the Chinese Immigration must also be provided to show evidence that the visa had been utilised. If the visa was not utilised, the embassy may grant a single or double entry visa and at their discretion.
    • If the expired visa is in another valid passport (e.g. for dual passport holders or holders of second national passport), that valid original passport must be submitted also to the Embassy for verification purposes

    The applicant's Employment Authorisation or Residency Permit must also be valid at least1 month beyond the exit date of the intended visa. For example, to request a 12-month multiple entry visa, the applicant's pass must be valid forat least13 months.

    Additionally, the applicant's passport must be valid for at least 18 months. For example, to request a 1-year multiple entry visa, the applicant's passport must be valid forat least18 months.

    Please note: The 6-month and 12-month multiple entry business visas are issued at the discretion of the Chinese Embassy in Singapore.If applicants have not utilised their previous China visa, the Chinese Embassy may not grant a multiple entry visa.

12. Travellers Born In or Travelled to Turkey

    Applicants who were born in Turkey or who have travelled to Turkey must provide an original personal letter. This letter should state the detailed reasons for travel to Turkey and specify the exact date(s) of entry, exit, and duration of the stay(s). Additionally, a photo copy of the Turkey visa (if applicable) and all entry and exit stamps must be provided.

13. Withdrawal of Applications

    Please note the Chinese Embassy discourages the withdrawal of an application once submitted

14. Travellers Born In or Travelled to Pakistan

    Applicants who were born in Pakistan and who have travelled to Pakistan must provide an original personal letter. This letter should state the detailed reasons for travel to Pakistan and specify the exact date(s) of entry, exit, and duration of the stay(s). A photocopy of all Pakistan entry and exit stamps must be submitted together with the application.

    For Pakistan passport holders, a clear photocopy (front and back) of Pakistan ID card must additionally be provided. If you are unable to provide the Pakistan ID card, the reason must be provided in the personal letter.

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Appointment-Based System & Processing Times

The Chinese consulate requires all visa applicants to submit fingerprints as part of the submission process. VisaCentral will schedule your appointment at a convenient time for you after you have submitted, and we have approved your documents.Wait time for appointments can take up to 30 days due to limited availability. Please note that the appointment will only be arranged once VisaCentral receive the physical documents and passport in our office. The processing time quoted is the time taken for the visa to be received after the scheduled appointment. Take this in to consideration when requesting your China visa

Sample of the Tourist Travel Requirements for an China Visas for Singapore Citizens

1. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:

   • Have at least two blank visa pages
   • Be valid for six months beyond the length of your requested visa (e.g. if you are requesting a6 month visa your passport must be valid for 12 months)

2. Visa Application and Photograph

   Complete the enclosed China Application Form. Then send it and the rest of your documents to the VisaCentral office address listed on the submission checklist page of this application pack. VisaCentral will work with the Chinese government to submit your application. After the application has been accepted we will send it to you via encrypted email for your signature.

   
   Upload your photograph at https://visacentral.sg/photo-service. For guidance on how to submit an acceptable photograph refer to the China Photo Guide contained in this Application Pack.

3. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   You must provide proof of travel arrangements for the duration of your trip. Details of your intended arrangements must:

   • Include a copy of an itinerary or e-ticket showing entry and exit dates
   • Show the traveler's full name as it appears in the passport
   • Includea copy of the hotel confirmation

   Double entry visas: Two flight itineraries must be provided for double entry visa applications. The first itinerary must show the first entry & exit dates to China. The second itinerary must show that the applicant is required to enter China within a short period of time from the first entry (e.g Travellers who are on cruise and are travelling to two destinations in China).

   Please note that it will be at the discretion of the Chinese Embassy to approve a double entry visa.

   Ifstaying withfamily or friends the following must be supplied:

   • A copy of the flight confirmation showing onward/return travel - If you are requesting a double or multiple entry visa, the itinerary and invitation must specify all entries and exits
   • A photocopy of the inviting party’s passport and residence permit/visa or copy of front and back of their Chinese ID card if a Chinese national.
   • An invitation letter which must contain:
     a) Information of the applicant (incl. full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)
     b) Information regarding the visit (incl. purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relationship between the applicant and the inviting party, and details of any financial support to be provided during the stay in China)
     c) Information of the invitingindividual (incl. name, contact telephone number, address, signature of individual).
   • If visiting a family member the applicant must supply a photocopy of their certification of kinshipi.e. marriage certificate, birth certificate or notarized certification of kinship issued by the Chinese Public Security Bureau showing the relationship of family members between applicants and inviting parties. ("Family member" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law)

4. VisaCentral - Order Confirmation

   Please provide the VisaCentral Order Summary which will be emailed to you at the time of placing the order.

5. Place of Birth

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   If the applicant was born in China, (including Hong Kong, Taiwan or Macau), they must provide:

   • A copy of their previous China visa

   If the applicant has not had a previous visa for China, they must provide:

   • A copy of the passport identification page and cancelled information page from the old China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Macau passport

   Please Note: Further documentation may be requested at the discretion of the Embassy.

6. Copy of Passport Identification Page

   A clear colour copy of the information page(s) from the applicant's passport

7. Applicants with Media Occupations

   If the applicant works for a company associated with the media, they must supply an additional business introduction letter. The letter must:

   • Be addressed to the China Embassy
   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • Specify in detail the purpose of journey and if is not media related, clearly indicate that the visit is not media related or engaging in any media coverage
   • Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
   • Include an acceptance of financial responsibility for the applicant
   • Be signed by the applicant's supervisor or the company's HR department

   A personal letter is also required. The letter must:

   • Be addressed to the China Embassy
   • Specify in detail the purpose of journey and if it is not media related, clearly indicate that the visit is not media related or engaging in any
     media coverage
   • Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
   • Be signed by the applicant

   Processing time and visa validity granted will be subject to the Chinese Embassy’s discretion. CIBT cannot assist to obtain invitations for applicants with media related occupations.
   

8. Travellers Born In or Travelled to Turkey

   Applicants who were born in Turkey or who have travelled to Turkey must provide an original personal letter. This letter should state the detailed reasons for travel to Turkey and specify the exact date(s) of entry, exit, and duration of the stay(s). Additionally, a photo copy of the Turkey visa (if applicable) and all entry and exit stamps must be provided.

9. Withdrawal of Applications

   Please note the Chinese Embassy discourages the withdrawal of an application once submitted

10. Travellers Born In or Travelled to Pakistan

    Applicants who were born in Pakistan and who have travelled to Pakistan must provide an original personal letter. This letter should state the detailed reasons for travel to Pakistan and specify the exact date(s) of entry, exit, and duration of the stay(s). A photocopy of all Pakistan entry and exit stamps must be submitted together with the application.

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    For Pakistan passport holders, a clear photocopy (front and back) of Pakistan ID card must additionally be provided. If you are unable to provide the Pakistan ID card, the reason must be provided in the personal letter.