From

£149.95

Multiple Entry Visa

Includes application pre-registration with the Chinese Visa Application Centre

Standard and priority services available

All documents quality checked

UK based customer support team

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.

For those who do not require a multiple-entry visa and are staying in China for 30 days or less, we can offer a service to attend the application centre on your behalf. Please see our China Business Visa or contact us for further details.

Biometric Submission

This visa application requires all applicants to make a personal appearance at a Chinese Visa Application Centre, located in either London, Manchester or Edinburgh, to submit their biometric information (fingerprints).

Additional Information

If you are, or are travelling with someone, under the age of 18, please contact us before applying as you may be required to provide additional documents.

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

View Required Documents

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 signed and sealed with the inviting company’s stamp.
• PROOF OF RESIDENCE - IF you are a non-UK national, you MUST provide either an EU Settlement Status letter from the Home Office, a residency permit/card or a letter of employment.
• 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.

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 Pre-Check Process

Our Pre-Check & Application Registration 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 all the online processing and paperwork prior to your appointment at the relevant embassy or visa centre:

Application Received

We check your application and supporting documents to ensure they meet all the requirements, reducing the risk of refusal.

Prepare Documents

We prepare all documents and, where applicable, complete any required online forms on your behalf prior to your appointment.

Arrange Appointment

We will arrange your embassy/visa application centre appointment and provide you with all necessary paperwork and instruction.

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