China business visa checklist
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China invitation letter sample
China business visa Requirement
- Passport with a validity of 6 months from the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States. It shall contain at least two blank pages to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets. It shall have been issued within the previous 10 years. No alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page.
- 1 Type Application form to be filled and signed by the applicant as per passport. Hand-written visa application forms are not accepted.
- Photo Specification: 2 Recent Colour Photographs (Fresh ones i.e. NOT used earlier for any visa), 35mm x 45mm. White Background, Matte/ glossy finish, 80% Face coverage, Non-smiling face, without spectacles, no head covering unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background.
- Ticket Itinerary.
If a Businessperson, then the following documents are required:
- Covering Letter on the business letterhead, Addressed to The Consulate General of the People`s Republic of China, Kolkata mentioning the. Company profile, Nature of Relationship between both the companies, applicant’s name as per passport, passport number, Designation in the company, purpose, and duration of visit, expenses clause and to be stamped and signed by the authorized person of the company.
If a salaried person (Employee), then the following documents are required:
- Covering Letter on the business letterhead, Addressed to The Consulate General of the People`s Republic of China, Kolkata mentioning the. Company profile, Nature of Relationship between both the companies, applicant’s name as per passport, passport number, Designation in the company, purpose, and duration of visit, expenses clause and to be stamped and signed by the authorized person of the company.
Documents required from Invitee Company:
- Invitation letter on the business letterhead, Addressed to The Consulate General of the People`s Republic of China, Kolkata mentioning the. Nature of Relationship between both the companies, applicant’s name as per passport, passport number, purpose and duration of visit, expenses clause and to be stamped and signed by the authorized person. (Invitation letter format attached in the Forms section).
Visa Fees
Normal visa Fees
- 3-month Single Entry charges Rs. 3900/-
- 6-month Double Entry charges Rs. 5850/-
- 6-month Multi-Entry charges Rs. 7800/-
- 12-month Multi-Entry charges Rs. 11700/-
- VFS charges Rs. 1652/-
Express visa Fees
- 3-month Single Entry charges Rs. 5700/-
- 6-month Double Entry charges Rs. 7650/-
- 6-month Multi-Entry charges Rs. 9600/-
- 12-month Multi-Entry charges Rs. 13500/-
- VFS charges Rs. 2478/-
Processing Time
- Normal visa Minimum Approx 4-5 working days.
- Express visa Minimum Approx 2-3 working days.
Important Note: Consulate/Embassy can change visa requirements and visa fees without any prior notice, kindly check with the Visa alliance team before sending the documents
