How to Apply

The information given below provides general guidelines for making application for a visitor's Visa to China. Travellers requiring more detailed information concerning travel to specific areas in China or for specific/special purposes, are advised to contact the Chinese Embassy in London or Consulate General in Manchester/Edinburgh.

The following documents must be submitted together with your fully completed visa application form:-

  • Passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of departure, ALSO, there must be at least 2 blank pages in the passport for visa processing. Pages for endorsements or amendments cannot be used as a visa page.
  • A completed (2 pages) visa application form. This can be downloaded from our website.
  • A recent passport-sized photo must be attached to your application form.
  • FOR TOURIST VISA please supply a copy of your travel itinerary OR flight booking details
  • FOR BUSINESS VISA please supply a copy of an invitation letter from a Chinese Government department OR Government authorised company
  • Please provide your current postal address and contact telephone number on an envelope or on a separate piece of paper.
  • Your cheque to pay for the Chinese Embassy Visa Fee + Chinese Embassy Processing Fee + Postage + Our Service Fee, please see the Table of Visa Fees page for full details.
  • No Visa application can be processed more than 90 days before departure.

Send your application form together with the documents listed above to our office at:

China Visa Agency
Universal Travel, 1/F, 10 Merrion Street Leeds, LS1 6PQ