FAQ

Can I apply for a visa through a travel agency?

目前不能通过互联网递交签证申请。您需要备齐申请材料并递交到签证中心，签证中心工作人员会根据情况受理您的签证申请。

How long should be the remaining validity of my passport before I apply for a China visa?

您既可以通过旅行社也可以直接向签证中心递交申请。

How long does it take to process a visa if I submit my application at the Visa Centre in person?

A visa typically takes three orfour working days to process if all the accompanying documents meet the requirements. Please clickherefor more details.

I am currently in China. Can I mail my application to you?

No, you can't.

Is the service fee the same for a child?

Yes. The visa processing procedure is the same for a child, who is an independent applicant or an accompanying applicant sharing the same passport with the principal applicant. Therefore, the child incurs the same amount of service fee.

Does a child need to fill out a visa application form as well?

As an independent applicant, the child needs to fill out a separate visa application form. However, if the child shares the same passport with a principal applicant, this is not required.

What shall I do if I find the visa issued on my passport is wrong?

If you find mistakes in your visa after you have left the Visa Centre, please contact it immediately and follow the instructions given to you.

Could you tell me what articles can I bring into China as a passenger?

Kindly visit the Website ofChina Customs for details.

Does the Visa Centre belong to the Chinese Embassy/Consulate General?

No, it doesnt. The Visa Centre is a commercial service organization registered in accordance with local laws and regulations and recognized by a Chinese Embassy or Consulate-General to handle the daily routine work of processing ordinary visa applications. However,it operates independently of diplom