China Visa Application

As per the revised China Embassy & VFS guidelines, the following documentation updates are now mandatory for all China visa applicants.

• Old Passport (Mandatory Submission) - All applicants must submit their old passport(s) along with the current passport.
• Application Form Requirements - Flight details and all information must be filled in CAPITAL LETTERS in the application form.
• Cover Letter Requirements - The cover letter must follow a professional format and include the mandatory Embassy address:

To
The Visa Officer
Embassy of the People's Republic of China
New Delhi, India

Applicant Personal Information Need To Be Mentioned On Cover Letter

• Name
• Date of Birth
• Company Name
• Mail ID
• Contact No.
• Designation
• Sign and stamp

Subject Line Format

• Example: Subject: Application for China Business Visa – Mr. ADCD / Passport No. X1234567

Required Details in the Cover Letter

• Applicant's Full Name (as per passport)
• Chinese Date Format for all mentioned dates: YYYY-MM-DD
• Purpose of travel (Tourism/Business/Visit)
• Applicant's Indian contact number & email
• Company details (if applying under business category)
• Stamp & Signature
• Cover letter must be signed by applicant
• Company stamp must be included for business visa categories(Round Stamp).

Invitation Letter Requirements (Business)

Invitee's Signature with Chinese Designation and Stamp on Signature

• Example: Manager – 经理

Name Must Be in Both English & Chinese

• Example: Mr. ABCD (诶必西弟)

Required Details in the Invitation Letter

• Applicant's full name & passport number
• Complete travel purpose & duration
• Exact dates in Chinese format: YYYY-MM-DD
• Inviter's full official address, phone number & company website
• Inviter's email ID and contact number
• Company details & registration number (for business invitations)

Final Important Note

• If the applicant's name differs on any document (Passport, Aadhaar, PAN, Bank Docs), or if the applicant ever had a name change, a Name Change Affidavit is compulsory.
• If your old passport is lost, you must provide a FIR copy.

Passport

• Valid for over 6 months.
• Minimum 2 blank passport pages, if available then 3 blank passport pages.
• Clear copy of the passport bio page.
• Copies of last 2-4 China visa sticker.
• Uploaded passport copies should be in JPEG format and should have an image size of 40KB - 120KB.

Recent Passport Photograph

• One recent color photograph taken within the last 6 months.
• White or nearly white background with no borders.
• Full-face, front-facing.
• Both ears must be clearly visible.
• Do not wear glasses while taking the photograph.
• The photograph should be printed on glossy paper.
• Bare head (unless exempt for religious reasons).
• Photo size: 48 mm × 33 mm.
• Head width: 21–24 mm.
• Head height: 28–33 mm.

Proof of Legal Status in India (For non-Indian citizens only)

• Valid Indian visa or residence permit.
• Original and photocopy.

Additional Documents (If Applicable)

Previous Chinese Visa(s)

• Copy of the latest Chinese visa or residence permit if previously issued.

If the previous Chinese visa is in an old passport, submit:

• Original old passport.
• Copy of the old passport front & back page.
• Copy of the previous Chinese visa page.

Name Change Proof

• If the name on the current passport differs from the previous passport, submit an official name change document.

For Former Chinese Citizens

• Original Chinese passport.
• Copy of the passport information page.
• Proof of foreign permanent residency and naturalization.

If previously issued a Chinese visa on a different passport, provide:

• Copy of the old passport front & back page.
• Copy of the previously issued Chinese visa.
• Official name change document (if applicable).

Business Visa Supporting Documents

• Additional business-related documents are required for a Business Visa, such as the business invitation letter and supporting company documents (the detailed list is not shown in the uploaded pages).

For the applicant who does not have invitation

Checklist

• Letter Head (Soft copy)
• GST Certificate (Hard copy)
• E- Aadhar Card (Soft copy)
• All Old & New Passport (Hard copy)
• Soft Copy & 2 hard copy of photo
• Company stamp (Hard copy)
• A fresh new email ID & password with Applicant name

Details Required of the Applicant

• Phone no.
• Email id
• Occupation details - name, start date, phone number, position, supervisor name and phone number.
• Highest degree - name of institute, name of diploma.
• Job history of past 5 year(Start date, end date, Company name, address, contact no., supervisor name, phone no., post)
• Business establishment date
• GST NO.
• No. Of employees working in the company.
• What does the company deals In.
• Father’s date of birth
• Mother’s date of birth
• Children’s name and date of birth, Occupation
• If married then spouse date of birth, place of birth and occupation
• Last China visa place of issue
• Travel history in last 12 month
• Any Valid Visa
• China refused?

For the applicant who already have invitation

Checklist

• Invitation (Soft copy)
• Buyer Badge (Soft copy)
• Registration (Soft copy)
• QR (Soft copy)
• Letter Head (Soft copy)
• GST Certificate (Hard copy)
• E-Aadhar Card (Soft copy)
• All Old & New Passport (Hard copy)
• Soft Copy & 2 hard copy of photo
• Company stamp (Hard copy)
• A fresh new email ID & password with Applicant name

Details Required of the Applicant

• Phone no.
• Email id
• Occupation details- name, start date, phone number, position, supervisor name and phone number.
• Highest degree- name of institute, name of diploma.
• Job history of past 5 year(Start date, end date, Company name, address, contact no., supervisor name, phone no., post)
• Business establishment date
• GST NO.
• No. of employees working in the company.
• What does the company deals in.
• Father’s date of birth
• Mother’s date of birth
• Children’s name and date of birth, Occupation
• If married then spouse date of birth, place of birth and occupation
• Last China visa place of issue
• Travel history in last 12 month
• Any Valid Visa
• China refused?

It is advisable to apply at least 5 to 7 weeks before your planned travel date. Applying early gives you enough time to complete documentation, attend appointments if required, and accommodate any additional processing time.

Yes. A visa application may be refused if the documents are incomplete, inaccurate, or do not meet the Embassy's requirements. Providing genuine documents and complete information improves your chances of approval.

Yes. Visa Edge assists with document verification, application form filling, appointment scheduling, submission guidance, and end-to-end support to help make your China visa application process smooth and hassle-free.

Yes. Applicants applying for a China Business Visa must provide an invitation letter issued by a Chinese company or business partner. The invitation should include the purpose of the visit, travel dates, and the inviter's details.

Travel insurance is not mandatory for all visa categories, but it is strongly recommended. It helps cover medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and other unexpected travel expenses.

Yes. Depending on your travel purpose and eligibility, you may apply for single-entry, double-entry, or multiple-entry China visas. The final decision is made by the Chinese Embassy or Consulate.

Your passport should be valid for over 6 months from the date of application and should have a minimum of 2 blank visa pages.

Standard processing usually takes around 1 week after online visa approval. Express processing may be available for an additional fee.

The required documents generally include a valid passport, recent passport-size photograph, completed visa application form, travel itinerary or invitation letter, and supporting documents based on the visa category. Additional documents may be requested by the Embassy or Visa Application Centre.