Get a China Visa

Sample of the Business Travel Requirements for an China Visa for UK Citizens

1. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must: 

   • Have at least two blank visa pages
   • Be valid for six months beyond the expiry date of the visa

2. Photographs

   One passport sized colour photograph. The photograph must:

   • Have a white background
   • Be taken within the last six months

3. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation is required. One of the two following documents must be provided. 

   A letter of invitation from the company to be visited in China. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:

   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the full address of the inviting party 
   • Include the fax and phone number of the inviting company
   • State the applicant's full name exactly as it appears on their passport
   • State the applicant's passport number
   • Include the dates, length of stay and number of entries required
   • Specify the purpose of the visit
   • Bear the seal and signature of the inviting unit 
   • Be issued within the last six months

   A letter of invitation from the Chinese Foreign Ministry. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:

   • Be issued by a Duly Authorised Unit
   • Bear the seal and signature of the inviting unit
   • Be issued within the last six months

4. Visa Application Form

   One fully completed and signed application form

   • Handwritten forms must be completed in block capitals and black ink only

5. Declaration Form

   One fully completed and signed Declaration Form. This form must:

   • Be completed only by same day visa applicants
   • Be completed in black ink only
   • Be signed in the original

6. CIBT Order Confirmation

   For orders placed on the CIBT website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.

   For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed Manual Order Form should be submitted.

7. Applicants born in Hong Kong (SAR) or China

   First time China Visa applicants born in Hong Kong or China or those who have previously held Chinese nationality need to supply their former Chinese Passport and/or Identity Card plus one copy. Applicants applying for a China Visa for the second or subsequent time must supply their current or former passport with Chinese Visa

   Applicants who have never held a Hong Kong ID card must supply a cover letter stating this and explaining the reason why. A copy is acceptable.

8. Same Day Service

   Same day service applicants must:

   • Ensure complete applications are received at CIBT before 5pm the day prior to lodging. Due to limited availability, the same day service cannot be guaranteed. 
   • Supply a copy of their hotel confirmation
   • Supply a copy of their onward/return flight confirmation
   • Hold an original UK residence permit in a passport they can supply or an original UK residency card valid at least six months on visa submission
   • Ensure the visa application form is free of correction fluid
   • Be employed by a company that has no connections to the media industry

9. Multiple Entry Applicants

   Same day visa applicants requiring a one year multiple entry must:

   • Provide an original passport showing a previous six month or one year multiple entry visa

   Same day visa applicants requiring a six month multiple entry must:

   • Provide an original passport showing two previous double or one six month multiple entry visa(s)

Sample of the Tourist Travel Requirements for an China Visa for UK Citizens

1. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must: 

   • Have at least two blank visa pages
   • Be valid for six months beyond the expiry date of the visa

2. Photographs

   One passport sized colour photograph. The photograph must:

   • Have a white background
   • Be taken within the last six months

3. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   Details of travel arrangements. This must be provided as:

   • A copy of the hotel confirmation
   • A copy of the flight confirmation showing onward/return travel

   Double entry applicants must provide flight confirmation(s) showing both dates of entry and exit

4. Visa Application Form

   One fully completed and signed application form

   • Handwritten forms must be completed in block capitals and black ink only

5. Declaration Form

   One fully completed and signed Declaration Form. This form must:

   • Be completed only by same day visa applicants
   • Be completed in black ink only
   • Be signed in the original

6. CIBT Order Confirmation

   For orders placed on the CIBT website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.

   For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed Manual Order Form should be submitted.

7. Applicants born in Hong Kong (SAR) or China

   First time China Visa applicants born in Hong Kong or China or those who have previously held Chinese nationality need to supply their former Chinese Passport and/or Identity Card plus one copy. Applicants applying for a China Visa for the second or subsequent time must supply their current or former passport with Chinese Visa

   Applicants who have never held a Hong Kong ID card must supply a cover letter stating this and explaining the reason why. A copy is acceptable.

8. Minors

   Children Under the Age of 18

   • Parent must sign the Visa Application Form on their behalf   

   Children Under the Age of 6

   • Copy of long birth certificate must be supplied

9. Same Day Service

   Same day service applicants must:

   • Ensure complete applications are received at CIBT before 5pm the day prior to lodging. Due to limited availability, the same day service cannot be guaranteed. 
   • Supply a copy of their hotel confirmation
   • Supply a copy of their onward/return flight confirmation
   • Hold an original UK residence permit in a passport they can supply or an original UK residency card valid at least six months on visa submission
   • Ensure the visa application form is free of correction fluid
   • Be employed by a company that has no connections to the media industry