FAQ
Is it permitted for someone else to submit my application to the Visa Centre on my behalf?
According to the requirements of Chinese Embassy and Consulate General, you must come to the Visa Cntre in person to submit your applicaiton and your fingerprints must be collected (person who under 14 years old or elder than 70 years old is exempted). If you want to apply through a travel agency, t
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 should be the remaining validity of my passport before I apply for a China visa?
您既可以通过旅行社也可以直接向签证中心递交申请。
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.
If citizens of Singapore and Brunei holding ordinary passports want to stay in China for more than 15 days, can they apply for an extension of stay?
Please contact the local public security authorities in China regarding this.
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.