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China Tourist Visa

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Starting from 17/02/2026, UK passport holders can enter China for a stay of up to 30 days for business, tourism, family/friends visit, exchange and transit purposes without obtaining a visa. The policy will be in place until 31/12/2026.

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How did you hear about us?
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Store/Member name*
Applicant Details
Surname*
As shown in passport.
Given name(s)*
As shown in passport.
Other / Former name(s)
If applicable.
Date of birth*
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Gender*

Male

Female
As shown in passport.
Marital status*

Single

Married

Divorced

Separated

Other

City/town of birth*
County / Province / State of birth*
Country of birth*
Nationality*
Passport number*

National ID number
If applicable
Issuing country*
Date of expiry*
DD slash MM slash YYYY

UK Immigration Share Code
This can be obtained at: www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status
Do you hold, or have you previously held, nationality of another country?*

Yes

No
Other nationality
ID number of other nationality
Passport number of other nationality
Other permanent resident countries
Former nationality

Work History
Please list 5 years of work history, most recent first (if you have been retired for over 5 years, please provide details of your last employment):
Current occupation*
Annual income*
Position*
Company name*
Company address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Date from*
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Is this your current occupation?*

Yes

No
Date to*
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Company phone number*
Supervisor name*
Supervisor phone number*
Add another place of work?*

Yes

No
2. Position*
2. Company name*
2. Company address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

2. Date from*
DD slash MM slash YYYY

2. Date to*
DD slash MM slash YYYY

2. Company phone number*
2. Supervisor name*
2. Supervisor phone number*
Add another place of work?*

Yes

No
3. Position*
3. Company name*
3. Company address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

3. Date from*
DD slash MM slash YYYY

3. Date to*
DD slash MM slash YYYY

3. Company phone number*
3. Supervisor name*
3. Supervisor phone number*
Education
Please only provide details of your highest level of education:
Name of school*
Diploma / Degree*
Major

Applicant Contact Details
Phone number*
Email address*

Current address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Spouse Details
Spouse surname*
Spouse given name(s)*
Spouse occupation*
Spouse nationality*
Spouse place of birth*
Spouse date of birth*
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Spouse address*
Same as applicant.

Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Parent Details
You must still provide details even if your parents are deceased.
Father's surname*
Father's given name(s)*
Father's nationality*
Father's date of birth*
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Mother's surname*
Mother's given name(s)*
Mother's nationality*
Mother's date of birth*
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Do you have any children?*

Yes

No
Children Details
This information is required irrespective of their age and whether the child is travelling with you.
Child Details*
Surname
Given name(s)
Nationality
Date of birth
Occupation

Use the + button to add additional children.
Immediate Relatives
Do you have any immediate relatives, not including parents, residing in China?*

Yes

No
Surname*
Given name(s)*
Relationship to you*
Status in China*

Citizen

Resident

Permanent Resident

Visiting

Travel Details
Date of arrival into China*
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Length of stay (days)*
Arrival flight/train/ship number*
City of Arrival*
Accommodation address*
Please enter your first accommodation details. If you are staying in more than one hotel, you will asked to provide your full itinerary at the end of this form.

Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Date from*
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Date to*
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Date of Departure from China*
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Departure flight/train/ship number*
City of Departure*
Are you being invited to China?*

Yes

No
Inviting Person / Organisation
Name of inviting person or organisation*
Invitation letter of Duly Authorised Unit Nº
If applicable.
Relationship to you*
Phone number of inviting person / organisation*
Email address of inviting person / organisation*

Address of inviting person / organisation*
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Emergency Contact Details
Emergency contact's surname*
Emergency contact's given name(s)*
Relationship to you*
Phone number of emergency contact*
Email address of emergency contact*

Other Information
Is someone else paying for your travel on your behalf?*

Yes

No
Relationship to you*
Name of individual / organisation*
Address of individual / organisation*
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Traveller Eligibility Questions
Have you ever been to China?*

Yes

No
Have you previously been issued a Chinese visa?*

Yes

No
Visa type*
Visa number*
Place of issue*
Issue date*
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Have you previously been fingerprinted when applying for a Chinese visa?*

Yes

No
When were you fingerprinted*
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Place of fingerprints collection*
City Country

Have you ever held a Chinese residency permit?*

Yes

No
Residence permit number*
Do you currently hold any valid visas issued by other countries?*

Yes

No
Country of current valid visa*

Use the + button to add additional countries.
Have you travelled to any other countries in the past 12 months?*

Yes

No
Countries visited in past 12 months*

Use the + button to add additional countries.
Have you ever been refused a visa for China, or been refused entry into China?*

Yes

No
Have you ever had a Chinese visa cancelled?*

Yes

No
Have you ever entered China illegally, overstayed, or worked illegally?*

Yes

No
Do you have any serious mental disorders or infectious disease?*

Yes

No
Do you have a criminal record?*

Yes

No
Please specify:*
Please include dates, sentences and nature of offences.
Have you visited any countries or territories within the last 30 days where there is a current epidemic?*

Yes

No
Do you work for any professional, social or charitable organisation?*

Yes

No
Have you ever been trained or do you have any special skills in the field of firearms, explosives, nuclear devices, biological or chemical products?*

Yes

No
Are you serving or have you ever served in the military?*

Yes

No
Country / Region of service*
Branch of service*
Rank in military*
Military speciality*
Date of service from*
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Date of service to*
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Have you served or participated in any paramilitary organisation, civil armed units, guerrilla forces or armed organisation, or been its member?*

Yes

No

Personal Appearance
We quality check your application, all supporting documents and complete your official online application registration for pre-approval. Once issued you will be provided with the pre-approval certificate and instructions for your appointment at the Chinese Visa Application Centre. You currently do not need to book a specific time/date but you must select which centre you will be visiting.
At which application centre would you like to attend?*

London

Manchester

Edinburgh
This cannot be changed once your application has been submitted.
Document Upload
Passport Copy*

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Max. file size: 64 MB.

Please attach a copy of the photograph page of your passport. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months upon return to the UK.
Photograph*

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Max. file size: 64 MB.

The photograph must be standard passport size, taken within the last 6 months, against a light background, be full face and non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background].
Travel Itinerary*

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 64 MB.

Please attach a copy of your hotel and flight booking confirmations or cruise itinerary. All itineraries MUST include ALL traveller' names; hotel names and addresses for your entire stay in China with check in and check out dates and ALL flight confirmations.
Previous Visa Copy*

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Max. file size: 64 MB.

If you have previously held a visa for China, please attach a copy of each page in your passport with a Chinese visa.
Invitation Letter*

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Max. file size: 64 MB.

If visiting family or friends in China, a letter of invitation is required including a copy of their Chinese ID Card or passport photograph page with a valid visa for China.
Self Declaration Letter*

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Max. file size: 64 MB.

If you currently or have previously served in the military you are required to provide a self-declaration letter. The letter should state that you only with to travel to China for tourism purposes and not for military purposes. This will need to be dates, signed and addresses directly to the Chinese Embassy. Contact us for further information.

Service and Delivery Options
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Processing Time*
Working days excluding postal days.
How would you like your pre-approval sending?
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Discount Code

Payment Details
Billing Address*
Same as contact address

Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Credit Card*

Important
Please tick to confirm you you have read, fully understood and agree to the following:*
I, the applicant, hereby certify that I have read, or have had read to me, all the questions and statements on this application and understand all the questions and statements on this application. The answers and information furnished in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Terms and Conditions*
I have read, fully understood and agree to The Travel Visa Company's Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and Client Declaration.

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China Tourist Visa

Pre-Check & Application Registration

China Tourist Visa

Pre-Check & Application Registration

Applicant Details

Work History

Education

Applicant Contact Details

Spouse Details

Parent Details

Children Details

Immediate Relatives

Travel Details

Inviting Person / Organisation

Emergency Contact Details

Other Information

Traveller Eligibility Questions

Personal Appearance

Document Upload

Service and Delivery Options

Payment Details

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