Passport
Required by all. Passport must be valid for at
least 6 months for a single entry within 3
months of the date of visa issue; at least 9
months for double or multiple entries within 6
months.
Required documents for visa: Tourist:
(a) Completed application form.
(b) 1 passport-size photograph.
(c) Valid passport with blank pages to affix
visa.
(d) Fee (payable in cash or by postal order
only).
(e) Sufficient funds for duration of stay.
(f) Return airline ticket, travel information
about itinerary and confirmation of hotel
reservation in China .
(g) A stamped, self-addressed envelope for
postal applications (registered/recorded
delivery is recommended). Group: (a)-(g), and
(h) Confirmation letter or fax from an
authorised Chinese travel company. A list of all
group members should be presented in triplicate.
Transit: (a)-(g), and (h) Travellers may be
required to show a visa for the next country of
destination or an airline ticket. Business:
(a)-(g), and (h) Official invitation from a
Chinese governmental department or a
government-approved company indicating duration
of stay. Time required to issue visa:
Applications should be made 1 month in advance.
Postal applications take longer to process than
those made in person.
Costs of visa: Tourist/Business ( UK nationals):
£30 (Single-entry); £45 (Double-entry); £60
(Multiple-entry for 6 months); £90
(Multiple-entry for 12 months). Transit ( UK
nationals): £30 (Single-entry); £45
(Double-entry). Tourist/Business/Transit (other
nationals) and Group: cost varies according to
nationality. Express Services cost £20 (for
visas issued the same day) and £15 (for visas
issued within 24-48 hours. Note: An additional
£20 must be enclosed with all postal
applications to cover handling and postal
charges. Validity of visa: Visa validity is
normally 3 months from date of issue, but
depends on the duration of the package tour or
individual stay. The validity of Business visas
varies. Transit visas are generally valid for up
to 10 days.
