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 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.

Can I extend the duration of stay of my visa in China

You may apply for an extension of the duration of stay of your visa at a local public security authority before it expires, but without an assumption that the application will be automatically approved. Overstay violates the laws of China and will be punished.

What if I lost my pick-up form?

If you lost your pick-up form, please present your photo identity card, i.e. drivers license, tothe Visa Centres staff for verification. Visa Centre will return your passport after confirming your identity and making a copy of your ID.

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