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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Note: Applicant personal appearance is mandatory as per the appointment scheduled date.
Business:
1. Original passport (Please ensure that your passport is valid for no less than 6 months) with xerox copy of passport 1st and address page and last issued China visa
2. Online application form- We will assit and fill up the form and forward the same.
3. Photo- (Specification): Two photo should be size 33 x 48mm, matt finishing and 70 to 80 % face.
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4. Cover letter needs to be addressed “To the visa officer, Consulate General of China, Mumbai”
5. Invitation letter should be sign & stamp in Chinese + Invite lince copy & Invite national id card front & back page.
6. If travelling for exhibition, then provide the exhibition letter + hotel voucher
Tourist:-
1. Original passport (Please ensure that your passport is valid for no less than 6 months) with xerox copy of passport 1st and address page and last issued China visa
2. Online application form- We will assit and fill up the form and forward the same.
3. Two Photo- (Specification: https://bio.visaforchina.org/BOM2_EN/generalinformation/news/282863.shtml)- (Photo should be 33 x48mm, white background, matt finishing and 70-80 % face)
4. Cover letter- Covering Letter: Covering letter on company letter head (if self employed) from the applicant addressed to, the visa officer, Consulate General of China, Mumbai stating name of the applicant, personal profile, nationality, passport details, purpose of visit, period of stay with dates and also to be noted that all the expenses including medical, boarding & lodging will be borne by the applicant / sponsor.
5.Hotel voucher copy and day to day itinerary OR If family visit then Invitation letter + invitee’s Valid China residence Copy + work permit copy + Residence address proof + Relation proof
6. Occupation proof:-
– If company employee: Company leave letter + Salary Slip for last 06 months
– If Self-employed: Company registration copy
– If Student: School/ College id copy
7. Personal Original Bank Statement (for last 6 months) with minimum balance of Rs.1, 60,000.00 with Bank Seal and authorised signatures.
Please Note: If you are applying your visa from Mumbai and your passport is not issued from Maharashtra and Karnataka then you have to submit any one stay proofs of your residence in Maharashtra / Karnataka as per the below mentioned list:
a) Lease & License Agreement
b) Address proof in the Companies letter head (Original)
c) MTNL, BSNL bill of last month d) Marriage Certificate
Note, The Consulate may ask for additional documents if required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Indian residents must have a valid visa to visit China as tourists. Indians must apply for a China tourist visa, commonly called an L-Visa. This visa category allows independent tourists and those travelling in groups to enter the country.
To apply for a China visa, Indian residents need the following documents:
- Passport: Your passport must be valid for at least six months.
- Photo: You will require a passport-sized photo.
- Flight tickets: Submit your returning or onward flight ticket.
- Hotel reservations: You must have proof of accommodation, such as hotel reservations.
- Bank statements: Stamped and signed bank statements from the last six months are required to show proof of sufficient funds. A hard copy must be submitted to the consulate.
- Proof of funds and employment: The Chinese government checks whether you have funds to sustain your travel and stay in the country. To substantiate this, they ask for important documents such as bank statements, ITRs, salary slips (if employed), or equivalent.
- Sponsor’s documents: If your trip is sponsored, you will generally need to submit the sponsor’s information(Passport front and back/address in China if applicable) along with their financial documents (salary slips, bank statements, IT Returns).
- Invitation letter (if Applicable)
Note: You will also be required to submit additional information and documents confirming special circumstances in your visa application. For example, if invited, you will be asked to provide an invitation letter and a marriage certificate if your spouse’s name is not updated on the passport. Another example would be your highest graduation information needs to be provided in the application form.
The China visa application is not fully online, so you must complete the form and submit it to the visa application centre. You can start the visa application by following the below steps:
- Visit the authorised website: Fill out the online application form with accurate information. Upload the necessary documents, such as a passport, passport-sized photo, and supporting documents based on your travel purpose. Take a printout and sign the form for submission.
- Schedule a visa appointment: Once your online application is complete, schedule a visa appointment through the website. Choose a convenient date and time for your appointment at the designated application centre.
- Submission of application: Visit the designated application centre on the scheduled appointment day and submit your completed application along with the required documents for the China visa appointment. You will then receive a pick-up form specifying the time to collect your visa, usually between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM on a later date.
- Payment of visa fees: Pay the applicable visa fees using the designated payment methods. Keep the payment receipt safe, as it will be required during the visa collection process.
Collection of visa: Return to the application centre on the specified date and time to collect your visa. Present the payment receipt and any additional documents as instructed by the authorities.
No, Travel insurance is not a mandatory requirement to visit China, although it is advised to get one to avoid any mishaps.
Yes, You are required to make an appointment to submit your passport and documents to the visa application centre.
The invitation letter should include:
- Applicant information: Full name, gender, date of birth, etc.
- Visit details: Arrival and departure dates, places to be visited, accommodation arrangements, etc.
- Inviting party information: Name of the organisation or individual, contact telephone number, address, official stamp of the organisation, and signature of the legal representative or individual.
No, fingerprint collection is not required for a China visa application, so you do not need to visit the Visa Application Center (VAC) in person for biometrics. However, after scheduling an appointment, you will still need to visit the centre for document submission and collection.
No, a visa interview is not required for a China visa application from India. You must submit your passport to the embassy, and your visa will be stamped on it after approval.
According to Chinese authorities, it is recommended that you submit and collect your application and documents personally. However, if you are ill or unable to visit the VAC, someone else can pick up your passport and documents on your behalf if necessary.
It is advised to apply at least one month before your planned departure to China but no earlier than three months.
The rejection of a visa varies for each applicant. But here are some of the common reasons that can cause a visa rejection:
- Incorrect documents.
- Incomplete documents.
- If authorities find your background to be a threat to security.
- When your passport is close to expiring.
- Lack of funds to cover your stay.
Yes, you can reapply for a China visa after being rejected. It is advisable to wait 3 months after rejection. When reapplying, you must disclose any previous visa rejections or returns in the application form.
You may apply to a local public security authority to extend your visa's “duration of stay” before it expires. However, this doesn't automatically mean that the application will be approved. Overstaying violates China's laws and will be punished.
The visa processing procedure is the same for a child who is an independent applicant or an accompanying applicant sharing the same passport as the principal applicant. Therefore, the child will incur the same service fee. To apply for the Indian-to-China visa, you will need to provide additionally:
- Birth certificate.
- Parents' identity document proof such as passport or residence permit.