LATEST UPDATE ON CHINESE VISA TOURIST BUSINESS 2023

Friday, 14/04/23

After nearly 2 years of "isolation" from the international tourist market, on March 15, 2023, China announced the opening of international integration in the race to expand trade, develop economic, cultural, social and special characteristics especially the tourism industry, which promises to bring about many breakthroughs in the international market this year. This is a good signal for those who have concerns about living, studying, working and traveling in this country. This move of China creates many conditions for Vietnamese citizens as well as international tourists in other countries in traveling, working, visiting relatives and promoting trade business. In this article, Visa5s.com would like to convey information about the latest updates on China visa application and procedures in 2023 for both tourist business visas and important changes consisting of visa submission locations. Recently, China Visa Application Service Centre allows you to make an appointment in advance to save time and most importantly, they have made some changes in the fee for applying for a Chinese visa with the previous one.

CHINESE VISA – DURATION AND VALIDITY

Visa type	Symbol	Number of entries	Visa period	Maximum length of stay
Tourism	L	Single , double or multiple entry	3 months	15-30 days depending on nationality
Business	M	Single , double or multiple entry	3 months	15-30 days depending on nationality

DOCUMENT FOR BUSINESS CHINA VISA FOR FOREIGNERS AND VIETNAMESE 2023
The company located in China needs to provide:

1. Invitation letter
2. Scanned copy of Business Registration Certificate

The company located in Vietnam and The applicant need to provide:

1. Original Passport valid for more than 6 months, having at least 2 blank pages;
2. 1 photocopy of passport information;
3. 02 48mm x 33mm photos with white background taken within the last 6 months;
4. Notarized copy of Household Registration Book in full book OR form CT08 Notice of settlement results, cancellation of residence registration OR CT07 Confirmation of Information on Residence (For Vietnamese);
5. Work Permit/Temporary Residence Card/Vietnam Visa; Legal entry seal (For foreigners);
6. A copy of the previously issued China Visa (if any)
7. Photocopies 2 sides of ID card (bring the original for comparison on the date of application);
8. Proof of employment:
   - For employees: The original form of the decision letter to send on a business trip with the company's signature and seal + Social insurance (printed from the VssID app), Copy of the company's business registration certificate;
   - For Business Owners: A copy of business registration certificate

 

TOURIST AND BUSINESS VISA APPLICATION PROCESS 2023

►Step 1: Fill out the form on the website of China Visa Application Service Centre

►Step 2: Submit form and schedule an appointment to submit paperwork

►Step 3: Go to the China Visa Application Service Centre as scheduled, bring the documents mentioned above. Submit paperwork, get fingerprints and pay fees at the Centre.

*Note: All applicants between the ages of 14 and 70 must come to the center in person to get fingerprints and take photos according to the regulations.

►Step 4: After 6-7 working days, come back to the Centre to receive Visa and Passport final results.

 

WHERE TO APPLY FOR CHINESE VISA IN VIETNAM

Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in Ho Chi Minh City

• This centre applies to Vietnamese and foreigners who are working, living, studying in Vietnam and have a TRC or work permit in the following provinces and cities: Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, Bac Lieu, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Ben Tre, Binh Duong, Binh Thuan, Ca Mau, Dong Nai, Hau Giang, Khanh Hoa, Long An, Ninh Thuan, Tien Giang, Tra Vinh, Vinh Long, An Giang, Binh Phuoc , Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Dong Thap, Gia Lai, Kien Giang, Kon Tum, Lam Dong, Soc Trang, Tay Ninh
• Address: P1607-1609, 16 Floor, SaiGon Trade Center, 37 Ton Duc Thang Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
• Website: visaforchina.org
• Email: hochiminhcenter@visaforchina.org
• Hours:
  ♦ Working time: From Monday to Friday (holidays will fluctuate)
  ♦ Time to receive paperwork: 09:00- 15:00
  ♦ Time to get results: 09:00–15:00

Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in Ha Noi

• This centre applies to Vietnamese and foreigners who are working, living, studying in Vietnam and have a permanent visa or work permit in the following provinces and cities: Hanoi, Bac Giang, Bac Kan, Bac Ninh, Cao Bang, Dien Bien, Ha Giang, Hai Duong, Hai Phong, Ha Nam, Ha Tinh, Hoa Binh, Hung Yen, Lai Chau, Lang Son, Lao Cai, Nam Dinh, Nghe An, Ninh Binh, Phu Tho , Quang Binh, Quang Ninh, Quang Tri, Son La, Thai Binh, Thai Nguyen, Thanh Hoa, Tuyen Quang, Vinh Phuc, Yen Bai
• Address: 7 Floor, Truong Thinh Building, 1 Phung Chi Kien Street, Nghia Do Ward, Cau Giay District, Ha Noi.
• Hours:
  ♦ Working time: From Monday to Friday (holidays will fluctuate)
  ♦ Time to receive paperwork: 09:00- 15:00
  ♦Time to get results: 09:00–15:00

Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in Da Nang

• This center applies to Vietnamese and foreigners who are working, living, studying in Vietnam and holding a permanent visa or work permit in the following provinces and cities: Da Nang, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Thua Thien Hue, Binh Dinh, Phu Yen
• Address: Unit B, 8 Floor, Indochina Riverside Towers, 74 Bach Dang Street, Hai Chau Ward, Da Nang
• Hours:
  ♦ Working time: From Monday to Friday (holidays will fluctuate)
  ♦ Time to receive paperwork: 09:00- 15:00
  ♦ Time to get results: 09:00–15:00

THE SERVICE FEE FOR CHINESE VISA AND PAYMENT METHOD

The service fee for Chinese visa

For details, please get access to China Visa Application Service Centre

https://www.visaforchina.cn/SGN2_VI/generalinformation/visaknowledge/267757.shtml

 

Payment method:

• Applicants must pay the total fee including: visa fee and visa application service fee of the center.
• The service fee will be collected by the Centre on visa application day in Viet Nam dong. Service fees collected are non-refundable in case your visa application is refused.
• The Visa fee is collected by the Centre for The General Consulate of China and paid in US Dollars. The actual amount of money to be paid depends on the visa approval of The General Consulate of China.

 

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For further information please contact:
 Discovery Indochina Travel Co., Ltd
 5th Floor | Platinum Building | 145 Dien Bien Phu Street, District 1 | Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam
 Tel: 028 39102358 | 028 39102359  | Mobile: 0938228856 | 0906640505
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