China Visa Documents Requirement
When applying for a China visa you will have to provide some mandatory documents as a part of visa application procedure.
China has established a list of necessary documents for each reason of entry into this nation and these criteria’s are roughly the same for a stay in any city. The following is the list of China visa required documents for a successful visa application:
- China visa application form, filled completely and signed.
- Two recent photographs, taken within the 3 months according to the following visa photo requirements:
- Two similar photos not more than 6 months old.
- 35x45mm size
- It must be a colour photograph with a light background (preferably white).
- The applicant must look straight in the camera with closed mouth, neutral facial expressions.
- It is recommended to avoid wearing uniforms as well as outfit matching with the background.
- A valid passport with the following requirements:
- Issued within the last ten years.
- Must have 2 full blank pages for visa stamp.
- It should be valid for at least 3 months after you come back to the UK from China.
- Previous passports with visa stamps on them (if any).
- Round trip flight reservation or complete travel itinerary. Your ticket must have flight numbers including dates stating your entry and exit from China. We can handle nearly all your visa requirements such as hotel reservations and flight itineraries along with thorough consultation.
- Travel insurance policy which demonstrates that you have travel health insurance for China with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros in the event of any medical emergencies including poor health, accidents and even repatriation in the event of death. We can provide you the best travel medical insurance for China visa.
- Proof of accommodations which clearly displays the information about your stay in China for the entire trip. One of the following possibilities applies here:
- Hotel or hostel booking.
- Rent agreement if you are planning to rent a property during your stay.
- Invitation letter from your host in China where you will be staying during your holidays.
- Financial proof which states that you will be able to sustain yourself financially throughout your stay in China. You have to submit one of the following documents:
- Bank statement which displays that you have sufficient funds in your account for your trip. The statement cannot be more than three months old.
- Letter of sponsorship from a third party stating that they will be paying for your trip to China. This letter must be submitted along with your sponsor’s bank statement which should not be older than 3 months in order to be considered valid.
- A combination of both of the above mentioned documents.
Documents Requirements Based on Employment Status
According to your employment status following are the mandatory China Visa Requirements you need to submit:
- For Employees
- Employment Agreement
- Latest six-month bank statement
- Approval from employers for leaves
- Income tax return file
- For Self-Employed
- Your business license
- Bank statement of business of latest six months
- Income tax return of business
- For Retirees
- Last six months pension statement
Documents Requirements for Minors
Minors’ parents or legal guardians must provide the following additional China visa documents when applying for a visa:
- Birth Certificate
- Visa application form signed by both parents
- If just one parent has sole custody of the child, a family court order may be necessary.
- Certified copies of both parents’ Passport/ID.
- If the minor will be travelling alone, a notarized parental consent form signed by both parents and guardians is required.
