From

£399.95

Single or Double Entry Visa

Includes embassy and service fees

Standard and priority services available

All documents quality checked

No embassy appointment required

For a full breakdown of prices, please click to apply online or download a paper application.

Am I eligible for this visa?

To be eligible for this visa your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival into China and have at least two blank visa pages.

Applicants of all ages are eligible to apply for a single or double entry Business Visa for China without having to attend an appointment to submit their biometric information.

However, if you wish to apply for a multiple entry visa, you are required to submit your biometrics in person. Please see our Pre-check & Application Registration or contact us for further details.

Additional Information

When do I need to send my passport?
Once we have completed your online registration with the Chinese Visa Application Centre we will contact you to request your passport. Please DO NOT send your physical passport until it is requested.

If you plan to visit Tibet during your stay, please contact us for further assistance.

View Required Documents

• COPY OF PASSPORT - A copy of the photograph/information page of your passport. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival in China and contain at least two blank pages.
  • COPY OF PREVIOUS CHINA VISA – If you have previously held a visa for China, please include a copy of each page in your passport with a Chinese visa.
  • PROOF OF RESIDENCE – If you are a non-UK national residing in the UK, you MUST provide your UK Immigration Share Code on the application form. This can be obtained at:
    www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status
• PHOTOGRAPH - A passport-style photograph, this should be clear and against a white background. If the photo you submit is not suitable we may contact you to ask for another. Please note: this should not be a photograph of the picture in your passport, this should be a recent, separate photograph.
• BUSINESS INVITATION LETTER - The invitation letter must be on business letter-headed paper with the full name, address and phone number of the inviting company. The letter must include the invitee information [full name as shown in passport, gender, date of birth and passport number] along with a statement of invite and statement to explain who will be financially responsible for the trip. The letter must be addressed to the 'Chinese Visa Application Service Centre Manchester', signed and sealed with the inviting company’s stamp.
• SELF DECLARATION LETTER – 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 wish to travel to China for tourism purposes and not for military purposes. This will need to be dated, signed and addressed directly to the Chinese Embassy. Contact us for further information.
• SIGNED LETTER OF AUTHORISATION – Please download and complete this authorisation letter.
  Download China Business Visa Authorisation Letter.

When providing us with a copy of your passport, please make sure you provide a clear scan/photo of the page which shows your information and photo. Do not crop out any details including the machine-readable strip that runs along the bottom of the page as shown below:

Non-UK Passport Holders

If you hold a non-UK passport your visa requirements may differ. Please contact The Travel Visa Company to discuss before you submit an application with us.

Our Process

Our process is designed to make your visa application quick and easy. Simply apply online or send us your paper application via email/post and our team will take care of the rest:

Application Received

We check your application to ensure it meets all requirements.

Submitted

We submit the information on your behalf to the relevant authority.

Issued & Despatched

Once issued, we return your documents via email/post.

Ready to start your application? Scroll to the top to apply online or download a paper application pack.