From

£149.95

Multiple Entry Visa

Includes pre-approval from 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 wish to attend the China Visa Application Centre in-person, we can offer a service to attend the 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).

When you attend your appointment, you will need to take your passport with you along with the pre-approval certificate which we will provide. Once you have submitted your passport for processing, they will hold your passport for up to 4 working days whilst the visa is issued/stamped.

Applicants are no longer required to make a prearranged appointment. Applicants can appear at their chosen application centre to submit their documents at any time during their opening hours. Please note, express services must be submitted by 12:00.

Additional Information

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 have an expiry date of at least 6 months after the date you arrive and 2 blank pages for visas and stamping.

• • 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 signed and sealed with the 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. This 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.

Failure to provide us with these documents will result in delays with your application. Please be advised that further documentation may be requested during the application process.

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 Visa Pre-Check Process

Our Pre-Check & Application Registration process is designed to make the most complicated visa applications 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 to ensure you have all the documentation you need to attend your embassy appointment/ interview:

Application Received

Our team of visa specialists will quality check your application and supporting documents to ensure they meet all the requirements set by the embassy, reducing the risk of refusal.

Prepare Documents

We prepare all documents and, where applicable, complete any required administration 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 to ensure your appointment goes as smoothly as possible.

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