Tourist, Business and Transit.

Validity is normally 3 months from date of issue, but depends on the duration of the package tour or individual stay. The validity of Business visas varies. Transit visas are generally valid for up to 10 days.

*** Normal turnaround typically 4 working days.
*** Same Day Service is no longer available.
*** Express Service is now 3 working days
*** The embassy will not issue multiple visas in all cases.

Tourist: Completed application form. 1 passport-size photograph. Valid passport with blank pages to affix visa which must be valid for at least 6 months. Copy of itinerary plus hotel confirmation for each visit.
 
Business: Applicants need the above plus an invitation letter from the appropriate Company / Organisation in China The invite must include the full name, applicant's date of birth and passport number plus the purpose and duration of the visit. A letter of introduction should also be provided from the applicant's company of employment giving details of the proposed visit.