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12 September 2008

 
 


ATTENTION ALL TRAVELLERS TO CHINA

As you are well aware of the fact that all Visas to China are being processed by the Chinese Visa Application Centre of VFS since 1st August 2008. The Chinese Embassy has laid down guide lines for submission of visa to be followed strictly.

The guide lines laid down are given in the succeeding paragraphs:

REQUIREMENTS FOR TOURIST VISA ( l VISA )
1. Passport with validity of more than six months and with min. 2 blank pages.
2. 1 Visa application form duly filled in and signed by the Applicant himself.
3. 1 recent passport size colour photograph
4. Original covering letter from the applicant duly signed & typed on company letter head addressed to the visa counselor, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China.
5. Round trip confirmed Air Ticket
6. Confirmed Hotel Reservation.
7. Updated Bank statement of preceding 3 months with a minimum balance of Rs.1.20 lakh per person e.g. : If a family of 3 are to travel they need to have a min balance of 3.60 lakh , if there is one account.
8. Incase if you are going to visit a relative, then proof of a genuine ongoing relationship with the person inviting you in China and the copy of valid resident permit should be given.
9. Note: whenever, an incentive tour is organized the bank statement of the company must have the balance of 1.20 lakhs x the number of passenger .i.e. if 10 pax are going , it should 10 x 1.20 lakhs. .
REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSINESS VISA ( F VISA )

1. Passport with validity of more than six months and 2 blank pages.
2. 1 Visa application form duly filled in and signed by the applicant himself
3. 1 Recent passport size colour photograph.
4. Original covering letter from the applicant on Company’s Letter head with the company’s round seal. It should give the purpose and the fact that the company will bear all expenses.
5. Round trip confirmed Air Ticket
6. Original Visa NOTIFICATION LETTER from the relevant authorities in china and round stamp. CLICK HERE FOR THE SAMPLE NOTIFICATION LATTER.
7. Hotel Confirmation from China ”

REQUIREMENTS FOR WORK ( EMPLOYEMENT ) VISA ( Z VISA )

1. Passport with validity of more than six months.
2. 1 Visa application form duly filled in and signed- Photocopy can be used
3. 1 Recent passport size colour photograph.
4. Covering letter from the applicant's company stating his name, designation, purpose and duration of visit.
5. Alien Employment License issued from the Ministry of Labour & Security - Government of China or the Foreign Specialist License from the Foreign Specialist Bureau - Government of China in original
6. Visa Notification letter issued by the Local Authority - The Foreign affairs office of China
7. Physical Examination Record for foreigner issued by doctor from an Indian State Hospital. The photo on the Physical Examination Record should be stamped by the hospital (valid for 6 months from the date of issue).
8. To download the Medical form please CLICK HERE.

IMPORTANT:

In covering letter pattern given below should be used:

To
The Visa Officer
Embassy of the People's Republic of China
New Delhi 110021