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Requirements for a Chinese Business Visa Application

  • A government endorsed invitation letter/fax from company in China
  • Passport that meets requirements set by the Embassy of China in London [Explained]
  • Travel itinerary
  • Two Colour Passport Photographs
  • Complete and sign the Chinese Visa application form [Download]
  • Complete and sign the "The Schengen Office Case Sheet" and "The Schengen Office Terms and Conditions" [Download]
  • The Schengen Office Handling Fee: 47 GBP plus
  • Embassy Fee [See below]

For detailed instructions on how to apply for visa through Schengen Office please click here.

Chinese "Business Visa" Fees:

Embassy+Visa Centre Application fees:

  • 3 months validity / 3 working days processing time
British
American
All other
Single
65.25 GBP
100.25 GBP
55.25 GBP
Double
80.25 GBP
100.25 GBP
65.25 GBP
  • Multiple / 3 working days processing time
British
American
All other
6 months
95.25 GBP
100.25 GBP
75.25 GBP
12 months
125.25 GBP
100.25 GBP
95.25 GBP

Express Service

  • 48 hours - additional 26.75 GBP per application
  • Same day - additional 31.75 GBP per application

*Note: Original air ticket must be produced, showing that you are leaving for China on the day or following day before 9 am. All same day applications must be submitted before 11 am.

Important

The above documentation is a summary only. Additional documentation may be requested by the Embassy.

Should you need clarification on what documentation is required for your Chinese business visa application please contact The Schengen Office on: 020 7025 4744

INSUFFICIENT OR INCORRECT DOCUMENTATION MAY RESULT IN DELAYS OR REJECTION OF YOUR VISA APPLICATION. PLEASE READ OUR DISCLAIMER AND THE SCHENGEN OFFICE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.