China tourist visa requirements 2024

China tourist visa conditions for Travellers

China tourist visa requirements for Travellers

• Passport Photo

  A passport photo is required, the photo must be no older than 6 months and must meet the specific requirements set by China authorities, such as size, background color, and facial expression, ensure the photo is of high quality to avoid any issues.
• Passport

  Original passport or travel document of your country with at least 6 months remaining validity on the date of travel and at least 2 visa pages clear of any markings, the passport should be in good condition without any damage that could render it invalid.
• Passport Copy

  A clear scan copy of your passport with information pages that have your signature, provide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates, the passport must be valid for six months beyond the expiry date of the visa, ensure the scan is clear and all details are readable.
• Previous Visa

  Previous visas if available, these can include visas from other countries you have visited, providing these helps demonstrate your travel history and compliance with visa regulations.
• Previous Passport

  Provide a previous passport of your country if any, this can help verify your travel history and identity, ensure you provide clear copies of all relevant pages.
• Bank Statement

  A recent monthly bank statement of the applicant from your country, the statement must clearly show the applicant's name as the account holder, the balances of the accounts, and the date of the statement, if statements are printed online, they must be authenticated (stamped) by bank officials, this document helps demonstrate your financial stability.
• Current Details

  Employed:

  • A letter from your employer on company letterhead, with contact details, stating that a leave of absence has been granted, purpose and duration of the trip, and that you will be returning to your current job.

  • Current bank statement of the latest 6 months

  • Income Tax Return (ITR)

  • Original pay slips

  Self Employed:

  • Include a copy of your business license

  • Company bank statement of the latest 6 months

  • Income Tax Return (ITR)

  Student:

  • Submit an official letter from your school indicating that you are in good standing and that you are registered for the upcoming semester.

  • No Object certificate from School or University.

  • Retired:

  • Submit proof of your retirement fund.
• Accomodation Proof

  Accommodation reservation in China for the duration of your visit, the reservation should include the name and address of the accommodation, your check-in and check-out dates, and confirmation of your booking, this helps verify where you will be staying during your trip.
• Travel Proof

  A round-trip flight reservation for China, this should include details of your departure and return flights, with confirmed booking references, this helps verify your travel plans and intended stay duration.

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