WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR CHINA VISA IN UNITED KINGDOM?

In the United Kingdom The People's Republic of China has 4 diplomatic representations to cover all jurisdictions and issue visas to British passport holders and all foreign national. The representations are:

• Chinese embassy in London
• Chinese consulate in Manchester
• Chinese consulate in Edinburgh
• Chinese consulate in Belfast

The mainland China provides different travel visa type. Here are the documents you need to submit for Chinese tourist visa and Chinese business visa.

China Tourist Visa Requirements:

1. Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity. If you are a dual national or multi-national, you are requested to provide all current valid passports in your possession.
2. Signed Chinese visa application form. The application form must be filled online on the official website, please click the following link: China Visa Application Form.
3. Recent photo with white background. For detailed requirements of the photo, please click the following link: Photo Requirements for Chinese Visa Applications.
4. Proof of your residence permit in UK (if you are citizen of other nationalities other than UK).
5. Previous Chinese visa copy.
6. The trip itinerary including return air ticket reservation and proof of a hotel reservation.
7. Former Chinese citizen might be required to provide additional supporting documents.
8. Minors will need to submit birth certificate.
9. Visit the Visa centre.
10. Pay China visa fee.

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China Business Visa Requirements:

1. Original passport. The passport must be valid for 6 months with minimum 2 blank pages.
2. Signed Chinese visa application form. The application form must be filled online on the official website, please click the following link: China Visa Application Form.
3. One recent photo with white background. For detailed requirements of the photo, please click the following link: Photo Requirements for Chinese Visa Applications.
4. Proof of your legal residence permit in UK. If your passport issued by another country other than UK.
5. Previous Chinese visa copy.
6. Invitation letter issued by your business partner in China. The invitation letter can be a scanned copy.
7. Additional supporting documents might be required for former Chinese citizen.
8. Visit the Visa centre.
9. Pay China visa fee.

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