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Business Visa

A China Business Visa is required by persons of all nationalities traveling to China on business.

China Business Visa Checklist

To obtain a China Business Visa, you will need to send:

  • Your valid original passport(s). It must be valid for at least the next 6 months, with at least two blank pages remaining.
  • One quality Passport Sized Photograph (45mm x 35mm) taken against a white background. The background must be white!
  • A completed Chinese Visa Application Form printed from our website only. If you are unable to download our application call us and we will send you one by mail. The application may be filled out by hand. Please ensure the signature is identical to the one on your passport.
  • A Visa Authorization Letter or Invitation letter from a business. A Business invitation letter from a business in China is acceptable for applying for a business visa, however it must be a formal, signed letter on the company's letter headed paper and states the following:
    • The visitor's name
    • Date of Birth
    • The visitor's passports no.
    • Nationality
    • Intended date of visit
    • Purpose of the visit
  • An Invitation letter from the UK company. It must be a formal letter, signed and on the company's letter headed paper and state the following:
    • The visitor's name
    • Date of Birth
    • The visitor's passports no.
    • Nationality
    • Intended dates of travel
    • Purpose of the visit
  • If you are applying for a Multi Entry Business Visa, you need at least two previous business visas, and an official invitation letter from the District Government where you will be employed. The invitation letter must include the following:
    • The visitor's name
    • Date of Birth
    • The visitor's passports no.
    • Nationality
    • Intended date of visit
    • Purpose of the visit

Important Note: Both the UK letter Chinese authorization letter must contain your passport number.

Non EU passport holders: You must supply copies of two utility bills or bank statements — one current, and one at least 12 months old. Non EU also must have a valid UK visa in their passport.

When applying for a Chinese Business visa, an HIV Test (AIDS) Certificate not older than 6 months may be required. Better2Know can provide HIV & STD Testing in the UK.

Please send your documents to the following address:

ChinaVisa24.co.uk
107 Fleet St
City of London
EC4A 2 AB, UK