Dear Applicant,

It is recommended that you apply for a Chinese visa one month before your intended travel date, but no earlier than three months in advance. When applying for a Chinese visa, please follow the steps below and plan your application timeline according to your travel arrangements:

1. After completing registration, fill out and submit the application form.

2. After submitting the application online, please wait patiently for the online review result, which will take about 5 business days. During this period, monitor your email and order status closely.

3. Once you receive the Visa Application Certificate, proceed to the Visa Centre to submit your Passport and make the payment.

4. After submitting your passport, please allow 3 to 8 business days for visa processing.

5. Finally, collect your passport from the Visa Centre by presenting the original Pickup Form.

To view the detailed of application process , please click here.

If your inviting organization is a Chinese company, in Section 6.2A of the application form, do not fill in the name of the inviting organization. Instead, enter the 统一社会信用代码 as stated on the organization’s business license.

Additionally, to ensure a smooth application process, when applying for a Q1 or Q2 visa, it is recommended that the inviter be a relative who resides in China on a long-term basis.