Visa document list and format requirement -FAQ

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Visa document list and format requirement

2025-01-07

Chinese visa document list June 20, 2024 updated

Important Information for Visa Application:

1. Visa Application Details:

· The Calgary Visa Application Service Center only accepts visa applications from residents within its jurisdiction (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories).

· For expedited service (humanitarian reasons), you must provide the Chinese ID or passport of the deceased or critically ill person in China, the death certificate/critical illness notice, and proof of kinship. For expedited service, arrive at the visa center at 9 AM ON TIME.

· Visas issued before March 28, 2020, can be reinstated for entry into China.

The fee reduction measure for visas at Chinese embassies and consulates abroad (charging 75% of the current visa fee for travel to China) will be extended until December 31, 2025.

· Each applicant must prepare their own set of application materials; materials cannot be shared.

Please prepare the document as required format as following. T和 core materials (highlighted in red) are incomplete, which may result in the inability to process the application.

2. Application Process:

a. Creat a new account, and Fill Out the Application Form Online:

o Visit the China Visa Application Service Center's online form website to fill out the visa application form. Print the confirmation page and the full form, and sign both the confirmation page and Section 9 on the form.

b. Submit Your Application in Person:

o Submit your application in person at the Calgary China Visa Application Service Center and record fingerprint.

o Fingerprint collection exemptions and the possibility of entrusting someone else to submit the visa application are available for: (For visa applicants who cannot come in person and handled by Guardian, agency, friend and etc., it is required to provide the exit stamp from the applicant's most recent departure from China )

§ Persons under 14 years old or over 70 years old.

§ Persons who have applied for a visa and provided fingerprints at the Calgary center using the same passport within the last five years.

§ Persons unable to provide fingerprints from all ten fingers.

§ Single or double entery Short term visa under specific conditions (with a stay of less than 180 days) for visa applicants (before December 31, 2025)

c. Return Mail Service:

o If choosing the return mail service, prepare a Canada Post Xpresspost return envelope.

d. Payment Method:

o Debit card only. Cash and credit cards are not accepted.

e. Processing Time:

o Regular processing takes four (4) business days.

o Express processing takes three (3) business days (express service is only available for pick-up, not by mail).

f Document Collection:

o Please bring the original pickup form to collect your passport (copies are not accepted).

3. Material Requirements:

a.Basic Materials:

	Type	Requirement
1	Passport	Valid for more than six months with blank visa pages.	Original and photocopy of the data page.
2	Application form	Complete application form, signed on the confirmation page and section 9.	Print the form
3	Photo x1	Professional Photograph shop's stamp and date on the back. (within 6 months)	Print
4	Health card	Residence proof within the Consular district (health card, driver’s license, etc.).
5	Legal Stay or Residence Proof	(For non-Canadian citizen) PR card or valid visa.	Original and photocopy
6	Supporting Documents for Visa Type	Refer to section 2 below. Additional Materials Based on Visa Type
7	Chinese Descendants	Refer to section 4 below. Chinese Descent (One Parent is or was Chinese) Applicants
8	Non-Chinese Descendants Minors (under 16 years old)	B* a declaration form (consent form) Refer to Document sample below	Print

b. Additional Materials Based on Visa Type:

Visa

Categories

Description of Visa

Supporting Documents

Issued to foreign crew

members of means of

international transportation,

including aircraft, trains and

ships, or motor vehicle drivers engaged in cross-border

transport activities, or to the

accompanying family members of the crew members of the

above-mentioned ships.

Issued to foreign crew members of means of international

transportation, including aircraft, trains and ships, or motor

vehicle drivers engaged in cross-border transport activities, or to

the accompanying family members of the crew members of the

above-mentioned ships.

Issued to those who intend to

go to China for exchanges,

visits, study tours and other

activities.

An invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in

China.

Issued to those who intend to

transit through China.

An onward air (train or ship) ticket with confirmed date and seat

to the destination country or region.

Issued to resident foreign

journalists of foreign news

organizations stationed in

China. The intended duration

of stay in China exceeds 180

days.

Visa Notification Letter issued by the Information Department of

the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and an official letter issued by the media organization for which the journalist works.

Issued to foreign journalists

who intend to go to China for

Short-term news coverage.

The intended duration of stay

in China is no more than 180

Days.

Visa Notification Letter issued by the Information Department of

the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China or other authorized units in China and an official letter issued by the media organization for

Which the journalist works.

Issued to those who intend to

go to China for commercial and trade activities.

Documents on the commercial activity issued by a trade partner

in China, or trade fair invitation or other invitation letters issued by relevant entity or individual. (with the company's letterhead and stamp)

Issued to those who are family members of Chinese citizens

or of foreigners with Chinese

permanent residence and

Intend to go to China for family reunion, or to those who intend to go to China for the purpose of foster care. The intended

duration of stay in China

Exceeds 180 days.

"Family members" refers to

spouses, parents, sons,

daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters,

grandparents, grandsons,

granddaughters and parents-in-law.　

(1) An invitation letter A* issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign

Citizen with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China.

(2) Photocopy of Chinese ID of the inviting individual or foreign passport and permanent residence permit.

(3) Original and a photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security

Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between applicant and inviting individual.

"Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters,

spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents,

Grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.

Issued to those who intend to

visit their relatives who are

Chinese citizens residing in

China or foreigners with

Permanent residence in China. The intended duration of stay

in China is no more than 180

Days.

(1) An invitation letter A* issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China.

(2) A photocopy of Chinese ID or foreign passport and permanent residence permit of the inviting individual.

*For applicants who born outside of China, Relationship document may require.

Issued to those who are high-

Level talents or whose skills are urgently needed in China.

The applicant should submit relevant certification in accordance

with relevant regulations, and meet the relevant requirements of

the competent authorities of the Chinese government on high-

level talents and individually with special skills urgently needed by China,

Issued to those who intend to

go to China to visit the

foreigners working or studying

in China to whom they are

spouses, parents, sons or

daughters under the age of 18 or parents-in-law, or to those

who intend to go to China for

other private affairs. The

intended duration of stay in

China exceeds 90 days.

(1) An invitation letter A* from the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies)

(2) A photocopy of the inviting individual's passport and residence permit

(3) Original and a photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security

Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of immediate family members between applicants and inviting individual.

"Immediate family members” refers to spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of 18, parents-in-law.

Issued to those who intend to

visit their family members who are foreigners working or

studying in China, or to those who intend to go to China for

other private matters. The

intended duration of stay in

China is no more than 90

days.

"Family members" refers to

spouses, parents, sons,

daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters,

grandparents, grandsons,

Granddaughters and parents-in-law.

For visiting family members for a short period, the following

documents are required:

(1) An invitation letter A* issued by the inviting individual (a foreigner who resides in China for work or studies)

(2) A photocopy of the inviting individual's (a foreigner who lives in China for work or studies) passport and residence permit

(3) Photocopy of relationship certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between the applicant and the

Inviting individual.

"Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters,

spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents,

Grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.

For private affairs, documentation identifying the nature of the private affairs should be provided as required by the consular officer.

Issued to those who intend to

study in China for a period of

more than 180 days.

(1) Original and photocopy of the Admission Letter issued by a

School or other entities in China.

(2) Photocopy of a Form JW201/ Form JW202 or confirmation form of study in China -DQ form

Issued to those who intend to study in China for a period of

no more than 180 days.

(1) A photocopy of Admission Notice issued by a school or other entities in China.

(2) A confirmation form of study in China -DQ form

Issued to those who intend to work in China.

1.“Notification Letter of Foreigner's Work Permit” or “Foreigner's Work Permit”

2. An invitation letters issued by the employer (with the company's letterhead and stamp)

Issued to those who intend to go to China as a tourist.

· Round-trip ticket order and hotel reservation, or

· Personal invitation letter (A*) along with a copy of the Chinese ID card, (the inviting individual's foreigner passport and residence permit. or

· Invitation letter issued by a domestic organization.

*Refer to document sample

Additional Notes:

· Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be translated by a certified translator.

· The consular officer will decide whether to issue the visa, as well as the visa’s validity period, duration of stay, and number of entries, based on the applicant's specific situation.

· Consular officers may request additional documents based on individual circumstances.

4. Chinese Descent (One Parent is or was Chinese) Applicants:

Age	Place of birth	First-time Application	RE-Application
Adults (16+)	Outside of China	C* Parents document	D* Chinese visa history
Adults (16+)	China	E The last Chinese original passport*	D* Chinese visa history
Minors (under 16)	Outside of China	B* a declaration form/ a proof of custody and divorce certificate + C* Parents document	D* Chinese visa history + B* a declaration form/ a proof of custody and divorce certificate
Minors (under 16)	China	B* a declaration form/ a proof of custody and divorce certificate + E* The last original Chinese passport

*Refer to document sample

Document Samples （Please follow the required format):

A* Invitation Letter: Template available invitation letter0818.doc. PLEASE PHOTOCOPY ON THE SAME PAGE

For Chinese citizens, include a copy of the inviter’s Chinese ID. For foreign citizens, include copies of the inviter’s passport and residence permit.

*We accept Calgary invitation letter template only (for Q,S,L visa). The invitation letter can be a fax, a copy, or a printout. In certain cases, the consulate may require the applicant to provide the original invitation letter. The invitation letter can be handwritten, but it must include all required contents and be combined with copies of the required documents.

B* Declaration Form: Template download letter of consent 0626.doc PLEASE PHOTOCOPY ON THE SAME PAGE
* please provide a detail birth certificate with parents name on it

C* Parents’ Documents: PLEASE PHOTOCOPY ON THE SAME PAGE

Include current passports and proof of Canadian residency at the time of the applicant's birth.

（ For example: If the applicant's parents held a PR card at the time of the applicant's birth, provide PR card （backside only). If the parents were citizens at the time of the applicant's birth, provide the citizenship card or certificate. ）

If this is the first time to apply for a Chinese visa. applicant's parent is a permanent resident is Canada, an orignial PR card is required.

D* Visa Records: PLEASE PHOTOCOPY ON THE SAME PAGE

Include previous Chinese visa issued outside China and the old passport data page.

E* Original Chinese Passport: Include the last Chinese passport and current Canadian passport (2 copies)
PLEASE PHOTOCOPY ON THE SAME PAGE

（if there is a gap between the issuance of the Canadian passport and the expiry of the Chinese passport, a photocopy of Canadian citizenship card/ pager is required）

An original Chinese passport is a key document cannot be submitted later.