Chinese Visa Application Form PDF Details

The Chinese Visa Application Form V.2013 is the official form required for all foreign nationals applying for a visa to mainland China. It is issued by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China and must be completed in block letters in English or Chinese. Every field is mandatory unless otherwise indicated on the form.

Before you begin, collect the following: your current valid passport (valid for at least six months beyond your planned stay), a blank visa page in your passport, one recent passport photo meeting official specifications (48mm x 33mm, white background, taken within the last six months), a confirmed travel itinerary, hotel booking confirmations for your full stay, and proof that you can cover travel costs.

The form is divided into four parts. Part 1 collects personal information, including your full name as shown in your passport, sex, date of birth, place of birth, current and all former nationalities, national ID number, religion, and marital status. Passport details are also recorded here: passport type, number, date of issue, date of expiry, and issuing authority. Part 2 covers your occupation, employer or school name and address, educational background, and contact phone number. Part 3 collects your home address, email address, emergency contact details, and information about your immediate family, including your spouse's name, nationality, and occupation. Part 4 is the travel section, covering purpose of visit, number of entries, intended dates of travel, port of entry, accommodation address in China, and the identity of whoever is funding your trip.

The form closes with a health and security declaration. You must answer questions about any communicable diseases, mental or physical conditions, or criminal records. You must also list all countries you have visited in the past 12 months. Your signature at the end confirms that all information provided is truthful, complete, and accurate.

Visa requirements and supporting documents vary by type. Tourist visa (type L) applicants need a confirmed round-trip flight itinerary and hotel bookings. Business visa (type M) applicants need an invitation letter from a Chinese business entity. Student visa (type X) applicants must provide an acceptance notice from a Chinese educational institution. Standard processing at most consulates takes 4 business days for the first application.

For related travel documents, see our China Visa Application Form, the China Customs Declaration Form, and the Schengen Visa Application Form.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameChinese Visa Application Form V.2013
Form Length4 pages
Fillable?No
Fillable fields0
Avg. time to fill out15 min
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With FormsPal's online PDF editor, you can fill out and print the Chinese Visa Application Form from any device and browser without downloading software. Follow the steps below to complete your form correctly before submitting it to your local Chinese consulate.

Step 1: Click the "Get Form" button at the top of this page to open the PDF tool. The form loads in your browser and all fields are ready to fill in immediately. No account or installation is required.

Step 2: Complete Part 1 - Personal Information. Enter your family name and given name exactly as they appear in your current passport. Provide your sex, date of birth, and place of birth. Enter your current nationality and any former nationalities you have held. Add your national ID number and religion where indicated. Under Passport Details, enter your passport type (ordinary, diplomatic, official, or other), passport number, date of issue, date of expiry, and the full name of the issuing authority.

Chinese visa application form Part 1 - personal information and passport details

Step 3: Complete Part 2 - Present Occupation. Select your occupation category: business person, government official, military, student, or other. Enter your current job title and the full name and address of your employer or educational institution. Select your highest education level from the list. Fill in your contact phone number and ZIP code in the designated fields.

Chinese visa application form Part 2 - occupation and education information

Step 4: Complete Part 3 - Family Members and Contact Information. Enter your full home address including ZIP code, your home phone number, mobile number, and email address. Under the family information fields, enter your spouse's full name, nationality, and occupation. Add your emergency contact's name, relationship to you, and mobile phone number. Include your parents' names and nationalities as required by the form.

Chinese visa application form Part 3 - home address and family contact details

Review your home address and email address fields carefully at this point, as errors in these fields are the most common reason for consulate follow-up requests.

Step 5: Complete Part 4 - Travel Information. Select your purpose of visit from the options listed: tourism, business, family reunion, study, employment, transit, or other. Enter the number of entries requested (single, double, or multiple). Provide your planned dates of entry and exit, your intended port of first entry, and your complete accommodation address in China, including the hotel name and street address. Identify who will fund your trip (yourself, your employer, your school, or another sponsor). In the travel history section, list every country or region you have visited in the past 12 months.

Chinese visa application form Part 4 - travel purpose, entry dates, and itinerary

Step 6: Answer the health and legal declaration questions at the end of the form. Each question requires a yes or no answer. The questions cover communicable diseases, physical or mental health conditions, past involvement in terrorist activities, and any criminal convictions in any country. Answer all questions honestly, as providing false information can result in visa rejection and future entry bans.

Chinese visa application form final section - health and legal declarations

Step 7: Review all fields for accuracy. Click "Done" to finalize your form. Download the completed PDF and print it on white A4 or US Letter paper at 100% scale. Sign the form in the signature box using a black or blue pen. Attach your passport photo (48mm x 33mm, white background) with a paper clip, not staples. Submit the signed form together with your passport, photo, and all required supporting documents to the nearest Chinese embassy or consulate office.

For other visa and travel forms you may need, visit our China Visa Application Form, the Australia Visa Application Form, and the Schengen Visa Application Form pages.