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Instructions for applying for a visa for China
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Filling out the online application form alone is not enough to get a visa. The application must be printed out and submitted in person or by post.
The online application form must be signed on the second page.
Only passport photos are accepted: (3.5cmx 4.5cm)
In order to overcome the difficulties in obtaining the photo for the application, we offer you to have the pictures taken in our office, at a price of 10 € for 4 pieces.
The visa is valid from the date of issue.
The Chinese Consulate General is solely responsible for the issuing, duration, number of entries and timely return of the passport.
Consular fees and services, once paid, will not be refunded.
We only accept cash payments for personal applications and bank transfers for postal applications.
Collection can take place either in person or by an authorized representative. The authorized representative must be able to identify themselves and present a power of attorney, signed by you (fill in sheet, for printing out, down below).
Collection can take place during the general opening hours without an appointment.
Documents & Prices – German Citizens
Tourist Visa
Can only be applied for online
- Visa for China
- Completed and signed application form & order placement
- 1 biometric passport photo with a light background
- Original passport (no photocopy!) with at least 8 months left of validity, on the application date
- Two blank pages in the passport
- Itinerary with hotel and flight booking (inbound and outbound) or private invitation from person living in China
| Duration | Consulate | CVASC | KVZ | In total |
| Single entry | €60.00 | €65.45 | €35.00 | €160.45 |
| Twice entry | €65.00 | €65.45 | €35.00 | €160.45 |
Business visa (F Visa)
- Completed and signed application form & order placement
- 1 biometric passport photo with a light background
- Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
- Two blank pages in the passport
- Letter from the sending German company, on official stationery, including assumption of costs
- Invitation from the Chinese partner company on official stationery
| duration | consulate | CVASC | KVZ | In total |
| single entry | €60.00 | €65.45 | €35.00 | €160.45 |
| Twice entry | €60.00 | €65.45 | €35.00 | €160.45 |
| multiple entries up to 6 months | €60.00 | €65.45 | €35.00 | €159.45 |
| multiple entries up to 12 months | €90.00 | €65.45 | €35.00 | €190.45 |
Student Visa (X Visa)
- Completed and signed application form & order placement
- 1 biometric passport photo with a light background
- Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
- Two blank pages in the passport
- Letter of acceptance from the university (original and copy)
- Health certificate with HIV test not older than 3 months
- additional form
| duration | consulate | CVASC | KVZ | In total |
| single entry | €30.00 | €65.45 | €35.00 | €130.45 |
| Twice entry | €45.00 | €65.45 | €35.00 | €144.45 |
| multiple entries up to 6 months | €60.00 | €65.45 | €35.00 | €159.45 |
| multiple entries up to 12 months | €90.00 | €65.45 | €35.00 | €190.45 |
Short Term Student Visa (FF Visa)
- Completed and signed application form & order placement
- 1 biometric passport photo with a light background
- Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
- Two blank pages in the passport
- Letter of acceptance from the university (original and copy)
- During the internship: letter of invitation from the Chinese company
| duration | consulate | additive | KVZ | In total |
| single entry | €30.00 | €65.45 | €35.00 | €130.45 |
| Twice entry | €45.00 | €65.45 | €35.00 | €144.45 |
Transit visa (G visa)
- Completed and signed application form & order placement
- 1 biometric passport photo with a light background
- Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
- Two blank pages in the passport
| duration | consulate | additive | KVZ | In total |
| single entry | €30.00 | €65.45 | €35.00 | €130.45 |
| Twice entry | €45.00 | €65.45 | €35.00 | €144.45 |
Work visa (Z visa)
- Completed and signed application form & order placement
- 1 biometric passport photo with a light background
- Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
- Two blank pages in the passport
- Letter of invitation (included invitation for family members)
- Work permit from the Ministry of Labor and Social Security of the People’s Republic of China
- Health certificate with HIV test not older than 3 months
- additional form
| single entry | €30.00 | €65.45 | €35.00 | €130.45 |
| Twice entry | €45.00 | €65.45 | €35.00 | €144.45 |
| multiple entries up to 6 months | €60.00 | €65.45 | €35.00 | €159.45 |
| multiple entries up to 12 months | €90.00 | €65.45 | €35.00 | €190.45 |
Permanent visa (D visa)
- Completed and signed application form & order placement
- 1 biometric passport photo with a light background
- Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
- Two blank pages in the passport
- letter of invitation
- Health certificate with HIV test not older than 3 months
| duration | consulate | additive | KVZ | In total |
| single entry | €30.00 | €65.45 | On demand | On demand |
| Twice entry | €45.00 | €65.45 | On demand | On demand |
Journalist Visa (J-1 Visa)
- Completed and signed application form & order placement
- 1 biometric passport photo with a light background
- Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
- Two blank pages in the passport
- Health certificate with HIV test not older than 3 months
| duration | consulate | additive | KVZ | In total |
| single entry | €30.00 | €65.45 | On demand | On demand |
| Twice entry | €45.00 | €65.45 | On demand | On demand |
Journalist Visa (J-2 Visa)
- Completed and signed application form & order placement
- 1 biometric passport photo with a light background
- Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
- Two blank pages in the passport
| duration | consulate | additive | KVZ | In total |
| single entry | €30.00 | €65.45 | On demand | On demand |
| Twice entry | €45.00 | €65.45 | On demand | On demand |
Crew member visa (C visa)
- Completed and signed application form & order placement
- 1 biometric passport photo with a light background
- Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
- Two blank pages in the passport
- Health certificate with HIV test not older than 3 months
| duration | consulate | CVASC | KVZ | In total |
| On demand | On demand | €65.45 | On demand | On demand |
| On demand | On demand | €65.45 | On demand | On demand |
German nationals with Chinese descent
- Completed and signed application form & order placement
- 1 biometric passport photo with a light background
- Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
| duration | consulate | CVASC | KVZ | In total |
| On demand | On demand | €65.45 | On demand | On demand |
EU citizen
- Completed and signed application form & order placement
- 1 biometric passport photo (format 3.5cm x 4.5cm)
- Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
- Two blank pages in the passport
- Itinerary with hotel and flight booking (inbound and outbound) or private invitation from person living in China
- Residence permit or work permit
- additional form
| duration | consulate | CVASC | KVZ | In total |
| Single entry tourist visa | €60.00 | €65.45 | €40.00 | €165.45 |
| Tourist visa double entry | €80.00 | €65.45 | €40.00 | €185.45 |
| Single entry business visa | €60.00 | €65.45 | €40.00 | €165.45 |
| Business visa double entry | €80.00 | €65.45 | €45.00 | €190.45 |
| Business visa multiple entries up to 6 months | €80.00 | €65.45 | €45.00 | €190.45 |
| Business visa multiple entries up to 12 months | €80.00 | €65.45 | €45.00 | €190.45 |
| Single entry transit visa | €60.00 | €65.45 | €40.00 | €165.45 |
| Transit visa double entry | €75.00 | €65.45 | €40.00 | €180.45 |
US citizen
- Completed and signed application form & order placement
- 1 biometric passport photo (format 3.5cm x 4.5cm)
- Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
- Two blank pages in the passport
- Itinerary with hotel and flight booking (inbound and outbound) or private invitation from person living in China
- Residence permit or work permit
- additional form
| duration | consulate | CVASC | KVZ | In total |
| On demand | €120.00 | €65.45 | On demand | On demand |
Hong Kong visa
- Completed and signed application form & order placement
- 1 biometric passport photo with a light background
- Your passport, valid for more than six months on the date of application
- Two blank pages in the passport
- residency permit
| duration | consulate | CVASC | KVZ | In total |
| On demand | On demand | – | On demand | On demand |
Pakistani nationals
- Please submit your application in person at the consulate
| duration | consulate | CVASC | KVZ | In total |
| easy entry | On demand | – | On demand | On demand |
Bangladeshi nationals
- Please submit your application in person at the consulate
| duration | consulate | CVASC | KVZ | In total |
| easy entry | On demand | – | On demand | On demand |
Sri Lankan nationals
- Please submit your application in person at the consulate
| duration | consulate | CVASC | KVZ | In total |
| easy entry | On demand | – | On demand | On demand |
Singaporean nationals
- Please submit your application in person at the consulate
| duration | consulate | CVASC | KVZ | In total |
| easy entry | On demand | – | On demand | On demand |
Japanese nationals
- Please submit your application in person at the consulate
| duration | consulate | CVASC | KVZ | In total |
| easy entry | On demand | – | On demand | On demand |
Russian nationals
- Please submit your application in person at the consulate
| duration | consulate | CVASC | KVZ | In total |
| easy entry | On demand | – | On demand | On demand |
Romanian nationals
- Please submit your application in person at the consulate
| duration | consulate | CVASC | KVZ | In total |
| easy entry | On demand | – | On demand | On demand |
Iranian nationals
- Please submit your application in person at the consulate
| duration | consulate | CVASC | KVZ | In total |
| easy entry | On demand | – | On demand | On demand |
Nationals of other states
- Business visa fees are different for citizens of the following countries:
- Ecuador, New Zealand, Ukraine, Australia, Nigeria, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, UAE
Stateless
- Please submit your application in person at the consulate
| duration | consulate | CVASC | KVZ | In total |
| easy entry | On demand | – | On demand | On demand |