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China Visa Application in UK

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Procedure of Application at CVASC

1. Complete the visa application form online and print it out.
2. Obtain queue number upon arrival at the center, submit your application when your number is called and pay the fees.
3. If your fingerprints are required, the visa center will collect your fingerprints.
4. Pick up your passport on the scheduled collection day.
5. If you apply for the mail back service, you need to fill the Payment Authorization Form (which can be downloaded from Center's web). Pay the postal fee afterward and leave your mail address.

Note: All applicants aged 14-70 are required to submit the application in person.

Fees for Application (in GBP)

UK citizens

Visa Types	Regular	Express	Urgent
Other types	130	161	182
5-year Multiple Entries	194	225	246
10-year Multiple Entries	257	288	309

Israel, Canada, Argentina, Brazil & Uruguay Citizens

Countries	Regular	Express	Urgent
Israel	81	112	133
Canada	110	141	162
Argentina	158	189	210
Brazil	143	174	195
Uruguay	92	123	144

The visa types are 5-year and 10-year multiple entries.

US, Serbia & Panama

Countries	Regular	Express	Urgent
US	179	210	231
Serbia	67	98	119
Panama	103	134	155

The visa fees are all the same for different visa types including single entry, double entries, multiple entries for 6 or 12 months.

Romania citizens

Types	Regular	Express	Urgent
Single entry	112	143	164
Double entries	127	158	179
Multiple entries for 6 months	158	189	210
Multiple entries for 12 months	158	189	210

Citizens of Other Countries

Types	Regular	Express	Postal
Single Entry	87	118	139
Double Entry	98	129	150
6-month Multi-Entry	109	140	161
12-month Multi-Entry	130	161	182

Notes:
1. The visa fees listed above is the total fee, itemised as: visa fees + application service fees (VAT inclusive）
2. The regular processing time is 4 working days; express service takes 3 working days. For urgent cases, the express service is available for applicants who submit their applications directly to the center before 11:00 at noon, Monday to Friday.

- Last updated on Sep. 04, 2024 by Gabby Li -

Questions & Answers on China Visa Application in UK

Asked by Ashleigh from UNITED KINGDOM | Oct. 08, 2024 10:58

Passport renewal

I need to renew my Chinese passport as I am running out of pages. I am in Edinburgh. What docs are required and what are the associated costs? Also where can I apply online?

Answers (1)

Answered by Joshua | Oct. 08, 2024 22:48

You need to download 中国领事 app and apply for a renewal on it and you can choose to make the online payment. I'm not sure about the detailed materials and price but the app will guide you step by step. Some embassies or consulate generals provide mail service so you can mail the old one to them and get a new one back. Some require you to submit the old one and pick up in person.

Asked by Gina Momoh from UK | Sep. 29, 2024 15:28

Hi, what supporting documents do I need to apply for a Chinese visa as a British passport holder.

Hi, what supporting documents do I need to apply for a Chinese visa as a British passport holder.
Also how many days does it take to process a visa express and urgent basis

Answers (1)

Answered by Keith | Sep. 29, 2024 23:13

A China L visa for travel? The documents are:
Passport with at least 6-month validity
Visa Application Form and Photo
Documents showing the itinerary including air ticket booking record (round trip) and proof of a hotel reservation, etc. or an invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China.
The processing takes two working days if urgent.

Asked by Koonty from UK | Sep. 04, 2024 09:35

Tourist visa cost

I need a double entry tourist visa to Shanghai from Uk I am a British citizen how much is the cost

Answers (1)

Answered by Lori | Sep. 04, 2024 20:39

It's GBP 130 for regular service.

Asked by Reginald Roberts from UNITED KINGDOM | Aug. 01, 2024 09:58

Request for Travel Visa

My travel agent is compiling my Visa form. I have been informed once they submit the form via a mail to the Chinese Visa office in Manchester I can then attend the Visa Office in Manchester to obtain my approved Visa. I shall attend 10 days after my application has been submitted by Travel Agent via email. Would you inform this arrangement is acceptable

Answers (1)

Answered by Joshua | Aug. 01, 2024 23:31

I'm not sure. As I know, the visa center requires applicants to submit the application and materials in person to the center according to the official site of the center.

Asked by Ella Pope from UNITED KINGDOM | Jul. 05, 2024 07:16

application form- stopping me from proceeding

It is asking me to put my salary in EUR, USD, or RMB, but as a British Citizen I am paid in GBP. Second- I have handed in my notice at work and my last working day is 02/08/2024, but it is not letting me continue and says 'no earlier than the present date'.

I would appreciate if you could get back to me as soon as possible.

Many thanks,

Answers (1)

Answered by Keith | Jul. 07, 2024 23:52

I remember that there is a currency rate link to change GBP to CNY on the application form. Your last working day shouldn't be a future date, like 02/08/2024 you filled.