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Journalist visa
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1  Select the type of China tourist visa application:

Online China tourist visa Application

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To apply for visas to several countries add China to selection and return to the list of destinations.

Offline China tourist visa Application

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Download, fill out and mail in China tourist visa application form.

2  Mail us the following documents:

a
Original, signed United Kingdom passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photograph: 1
c
Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or itinerary.
d
Hotel Reservations. Copy of confirmed hotel reservations.
e
Multiple Entry Letter. If multiple entries are desired, a detailed letter explaining precisely why the multiple entry visa is necessary. The decision to grant or deny the Multiple entry visa to China lays entirely with the China Embassy.
f
Personal Invitation. If visiting friends or family, you must provide letter of invitation from the host in China. The letter should be addressed to "The Chinese Embassy in London", and signed by the host. The personal invitation must adhere to the following guidelines:
• Applicant's FULL NAME, gender, date of birth and passport number
• Purpose of the visit to China
• Intended entry and exit dates to China
• Intended destination(s) in China
• Relationship with the host
• Source of financial for the trip
• Host's FULL NAME, address, contact details
You will also need to provide proof of the host's status in China. If they are a citizen of China, copy (both front and back side) of their CHINESE NATIONAL ID (Shen Fen Zheng), or, if they are not a citizen of China, copies of their Chinese residence permit and their national passport's information pages.
The decision to grant or deny the Multiple entry visa to China lays entirely with the China Embassy.

  China tourist visa fees for citizens of United Kingdom

Type of visa Maximum validity ? Processing time ? Embassy fee   Service fee   VAT   Total cost
Single entry up to 90 days 4 business days £66.00 + £34.95 + £6.99 = £107.94
Single entry up to 90 days 3 business days £93.00 + £44.95 + £8.99 = £146.94
Double entry up to 180 days 4 business days £81.00 + £34.95 + £6.99 = £122.94
Double entry up to 180 days 3 business days £108.00 + £44.95 + £8.99 = £161.94
Maximum stay ? in China: 30 days
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China visas

1  Select the type of China business visa application:

Online China business visa Application

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Offline China business visa Application

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Download, fill out and mail in China business visa application form.

2  Mail us the following documents:

a
Original, signed United Kingdom passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photograph: 1
c
Business invitation. A business letter from a Chinese organization. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Chinese Embassy in London", and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above). The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
• Applicant's FULL NAME, gender, date of birth and passport number
• Purpose of the visit to China
• Intended entry and exit dates to China
• Intended destination(s) in China
• Relationship with inviter
• Source of finance for the trip
• Stamp of the organization

The decision to grant or deny the Multiple entry visa to China lays entirely with the China Embassy.

  China business visa fees for citizens of United Kingdom

Type of visa Maximum validity ? Processing time ? Embassy fee   Service fee   VAT   Total cost
Single entry up to 90 days 4 business days £66.00 + £44.95 + £8.99 = £119.94
Single entry up to 90 days 3 business days £93.00 + £54.95 + £10.99 = £158.94
Double entry up to 180 days 4 business days £81.00 + £44.95 + £8.99 = £134.94
Double entry up to 180 days 3 business days £108.00 + £54.95 + £10.99 = £173.94
Multiple entry up to 180 days 4 business days £126.00 + £44.95 + £8.99 = £179.94
Multiple entry up to 180 days 3 business days £153.00 + £54.95 + £10.99 = £218.94
Multiple entry up to 365 days 4 business days £216.00 + £44.95 + £8.99 = £269.94
Multiple entry up to 365 days 3 business days £243.00 + £54.95 + £10.99 = £308.94
Maximum stay ? in China: 30 days
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China visas

1  Select the type of China crew visa application:

Online China crew visa Application

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Offline China crew visa Application

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Download, fill out and mail in China crew visa application form.

2  Mail us the following documents:

a
Original, signed United Kingdom passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photograph: 1
c
Supplementary form. All Non-UK passport holders have to fill an Extra Form and include it along with the rest of the application.
d
Crew Letter. Formal Application Letter submitted by the airline or shipping company.
e
Crew ID. The original and photocopy of the employee ID of the applicant.

  China crew visa fees for citizens of United Kingdom

Type of visa Maximum validity ? Processing time ? Embassy fee   Service fee   VAT   Total cost
Single entry up to 90 days 4 business days £66.00 + £44.95 + £8.99 = £119.94
Single entry up to 90 days 3 business days £93.00 + £54.95 + £10.99 = £158.94
Double entry up to 180 days 4 business days £81.00 + £44.95 + £8.99 = £134.94
Double entry up to 180 days 3 business days £108.00 + £54.95 + £10.99 = £173.94
Multiple entry up to 180 days 4 business days £126.00 + £44.95 + £8.99 = £179.94
Multiple entry up to 180 days 3 business days £153.00 + £54.95 + £10.99 = £218.94
Multiple entry up to 365 days 4 business days £216.00 + £44.95 + £8.99 = £269.94
Multiple entry up to 365 days 3 business days £243.00 + £54.95 + £10.99 = £308.94
Maximum stay ? in China: 30 days
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Submit China crew visa application
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China visas

1  Select the type of China student visa application:

Online China student visa Application

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To apply for visas to several countries add China to selection and return to the list of destinations.

Offline China student visa Application

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Download, fill out and mail in China student visa application form.

2  Mail us the following documents:

a
Original, signed United Kingdom passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photograph: 1
c
Proof of Status. Original ILR card or other proof of resident status in the UK, this should be valid for a minimum of three months after your return from China.
d
Letter of Admission. The Applicant must supply an admission letter from a recognised Educational Institution in China stating the duration of the course.
e
Supplementary Form. Applicants have to fill an Extra Form and include it along with the rest of the application.

  China student visa fees for citizens of United Kingdom

Type of visa Maximum validity ? Processing time ? Embassy fee   Service fee   VAT   Total cost
Single Entry up to 90 days 4 business days £65.25 + £44.95 + £8.99 = £119.19
Group discounts ?
This visa is valid for a single entry within 3 months of issue. Once in China the holder must obtain a residence permit from a public security bureau within 30 days of entry. This permit will allow entry and exit from China suited to the applicant's purpose.
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China visas

1  Select the type of China working visa application:

Online China working visa Application

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To apply for visas to several countries add China to selection and return to the list of destinations.

Offline China working visa Application

Download and print

Download, fill out and mail in China working visa application form.

2  Mail us the following documents:

a
Original, signed United Kingdom passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photograph: 1
c
Proof of Status. Original ILR card or other proof of resident status in the UK, this should be valid for a minimum of three months after your return from China.
d
Letter of Invitation. An official letter of invitation approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in China.
e
Permit for foreign workers. You must provide an Employment permit issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security in China.
f
Supplementary Form. Applicants have to fill an Extra Form and include it along with the rest of the application.

  China working visa fees for citizens of United Kingdom

Type of visa Maximum validity ? Processing time ? Embassy fee   Service fee   VAT   Total cost
Single Entry up to 90 days 4 business days £65.25 + £44.95 + £8.99 = £119.19
Group discounts ?
This visa is valid for a single entry within 3 months of issue. Once in China the holder must obtain a residence permit from a public security bureau within 30 days of entry. This permit will allow entry and exit from China suited to the applicant's purpose.
Submit China working visa application
Add China to Selection, and apply for more visas
China visas

1  Select the type of China residence visa application:

Online China residence visa Application

Apply online now

To apply for visas to several countries add China to selection and return to the list of destinations.

Offline China residence visa Application

Download and print

Download, fill out and mail in China residence visa application form.

2  Mail us the following documents:

a
Original, signed United Kingdom passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photograph: 1
c
Proof of Status. Original ILR card or other proof of resident status in the UK, this should be valid for a minimum of three months after your return from China.
d
Original Approval document. The applicant must provide the original approval for permanent residency document issued by the authorities in China.

  China residence visa fees for citizens of United Kingdom

Type of visa Maximum validity ? Processing time ? Embassy fee   Service fee   VAT   Total cost
Residence Visa up to 180 days Up to 4 Weeks £136.00 + £44.95 + £8.99 = £189.94
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China visas

1  Select the type of China journalist visa application:

Online China journalist visa Application

Apply online now

To apply for visas to several countries add China to selection and return to the list of destinations.

Offline China journalist visa Application

Download and print

Download, fill out and mail in China journalist visa application form.

2  Mail us the following documents:

a
Original, signed United Kingdom passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photograph: 1
c
Proof of Status. Original ILR card or other proof of resident status in the UK, this should be valid for a minimum of three months after your return from China.
d
Journalist Visa notification form. The Applicant must provide a visa notification form issued by the authorities in China.

  China journalist visa fees for citizens of United Kingdom

Type of visa Maximum validity ? Processing time ? Embassy fee   Service fee   VAT   Total cost
Single Entry up to 90 days 4 business days £65.25 + £44.95 + £8.99 = £119.19
Double Entry up to 180 days 4 business days £80.25 + £44.95 + £8.99 = £134.19
Multiple Entry up to 180 days 4 business days £125.25 + £44.95 + £8.99 = £179.19
Multiple Entry up to 365 days 4 business days £185.25 + £44.95 + £8.99 = £239.19
Maximum stay ? in China: 30 days
Group discounts ?
Submit China journalist visa application
Add China to Selection, and apply for more visas
China visas
Most popular questions
What is a visa?
A visa is a document which allows someone to travel into a specific country and stay there for a set period of time. Generally, a visa may only be issued at the Consulate of the country or, in some cases, at the border. Visas may be stamped or glued directly into a passport or they may be issued electronically (e.g. Australia Visa). Some countries require everyone who enters to obtain a visa, while others have what are known as reciprocal agreements with certain countries that waive visa requirements. A visa may allow one, two or multiple entries before the expiration date of the visa. It is important to research visa requirements before traveling internationally to avoid any issues with border control officials and airlines. If a destination country requires a visa and the traveler does not have it in his/her passport, the airline may refuse to board this person on the plane.
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What are the countries that require a visa?
Please refer to the following page on our website to check whether a visa is required or not: visa requirements worldwide. Select your citizenship from the drop down menu at the top of the page, and you will be provided with a complete list of countries that require or do not require visas for you to travel. For detailed instructions on how to apply for a visa select the country of destination from the table.
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Can I apply for my work, student or residence visas through VisaHQ.co.uk
In most cases, VisaHQ.co.uk only processes tourist, business, private, crew and official visas. Please check the individual country pages for more information; if we are unable to provide a service, applicants must apply directly through the nearest Embassy or Consulate.
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I'm not a UK citizen. Can you still process my visa application?
If you are a resident of the United Kingdom, we may be able to process your application, depending on the country you would like to visit, the type of visa you need, and your visa status in the United Kingdom. Please consult our individual country pages or other questions in this FAQ for further information.
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What is the difference between visa validity and maximum stay?
The validity of a given visa represents the dates that the visa is effective. For instance, if a visa for China is valid for 90 days, you must enter China before that period of 90 days expires. Maximum stay is the time allotted for stay in the country. Using China as an example, the default maximum stay is 30 days, which means you are only allowed to stay in China for 30 days, even if your visa validity is 90 days. Please note that different countries have different requirements and interpretations regarding visa validity and maximum stay.
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China visa for citizens of United Kingdom is required. For more information please contact the nearest China embassy.

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