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8 Tips for Filling Out Chinese Visa Application Form

To avoid your China visa being rejected, applicants should figure out the best answers to the questions in the application form. Here are some tips for filling out a Chinese Visa Application Form.
 

1. The application form must be filled out online.

Applicants need to fill out the application form on China Online Visa Application System, and then print it out. Double-sided printouts will not be accepted. Note that the applicants must sign it. Remember to select the right country and city where Chinese Embassies, Consulates, or China Visa Application Centers (CVASC) which hold consular jurisdiction over your residence. 
 

2. Major Purpose of Visit

Section 2.1A Types of visa and major purpose of your visit to China: Select the most suitable item and make sure it matches with your application documents. If your travel is for multiple purposes, just choose one major purpose.
 

3. Duration of Stay

Section 2.2B Maximum duration of longest stay (days): For L, M, and F visas, the duration of stay is normally 30-60 days. For S2 and Q2 visa, it ranges from 30 to 120 days. Z, X, Q1, and S1 visas may allow a longer stay duration. Fill in the box according to your actual need.
 

4. Intended Number of Entries

Section 2.2C Intended number of entries: Most applicants only need one entry valid for 3 months. Note that all Z, X1, S1, and Q1 visas are only issued as single entry. If you apply for an L, F, M, X2, S2, or Q2 visa, you may choose single-entry, double-entry, or multiple entries. Choose the one that best meets your needs. The final decision is left to the consular officer's discretion. Usually, the more entries, the higher the visa fee.
 

5. Current Occupation

Section 3.1A Current Occupation & Section 3.3 Work experience: If you choose "Self-employed", do not leave Section 3.3 blank. You need to complete this section with the name of your business and specify the nature of it. If you are unemployed at present, provide information on your previous employer. If you are a housewife, you can fill in the box in Section 3.3 with None (Housewife).
 

6. Intended Date of Arrival in China

Section 6.1A Intended date of arrival: Make sure that the date is not earlier than the date you are likely to receive the visa. If your flight itinerary will be submitted as the application document, ensure the date is consistent with it.
 

7. Destinations

Section 6.1J, 6.1K, 6.1M, 6.1L, 6.1N: In this section, do not mention travel to Tibet and Xinjiang although you may go there. If you apply for a tourist visa, you need to provide addresses of hotels including provinces, cities, and streets. For this reason, you are advised to book refundable hotel rooms in advance. After you get the visa, it’s fine to change your itinerary and cancel the bookings.
 

8. Other Information

In section 8 which acts as background check, you need to answer truthfully the questions regarding overstaying, China visa rejection history, criminal records, diseases, etc. Honesty is important in answering these questions; otherwise you may encounter problems in the application process.

- Last updated on Sep. 06, 2024 by Brenda Lian -
Questions & Answers on 8 Tips for Filling Out Chinese Visa Application Form
Asked by Dean W from NEW ZEALAND | Oct. 14, 2024 03:43Reply
Multiple entries
My plan is to fly into Guangzhou baiyun airport, stay in Guangzhou for 2 days, after which I plan to visit Macau for 1 day via Zhuhai Gongbei land border, then onto Hong Kong disneyland for 1 day via the bridge, and then via the train from HK Kowloon West to Guangzhou. Finally I will spend 1 last day in Guangzhou before leaving to another country. I am from New Zealand and qualify for 15 day visa free.
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Answered by Lori | Oct. 14, 2024 20:21
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Yes, you can travel like this and you need to get a Macau VOA at Gongbei Port.
Asked by Sandra from UNITED KINGDOM | Oct. 10, 2024 09:42Reply
Photos for Visa Application
Do the photos have to be on photographic paper - as in passport booth type photos or can they just be printed out on ordinary paper? Black & white or colour?
Many thanks
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Answered by Rita | Oct. 11, 2024 02:11
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It should be color photographic paper.
Asked by Sandra from UNITED KINGDOM | Oct. 03, 2024 09:25Reply
Deceased Parents
Is it neccessary to put details of parents even though they have been deceased over 10 years ago?
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Answered by Keith | Oct. 08, 2024 18:50
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It's not necessary. You just choose N/A for the part.
Asked by Tom | Oct. 02, 2024 09:21Reply
Passport photos and photocopy color
Hi do you have to bring passport pictures when you turn in your visa application? Also, can be printed forms be black and white or it should be color prints? I only have black and white printer so that's why i am asking.
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Answered by Marcy | Oct. 08, 2024 18:57
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And you need to bring your original passport while submitting. The application form can be black and white but the photo attached to the form should be color one.
Asked by KZ from UNITED KINGDOM | Sep. 29, 2024 16:04Reply
Criminal record
Could you tell me the criteria for entering China with a criminal record please?
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Answered by Emily | Sep. 29, 2024 23:20
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Well, it's hard to say and I cannot find a rule or official document about it. But it has some relations with what kind of law you violated.
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