Getting a visa for going to China: an ordeal?
How to get visa for going to China? That is the big question that makes wonder many globe-trotters who dream of visiting the Forbidden City or the Temple of Heaven. You shouldn’t lie to yourself, getting a tourist visa for China in no sinecure. We should rather call it a battle of the warrior. You should prepare the demand months before your departure. There is a special one for each type of stay: tourist, student, permanent residing… And each category has its own list of documentation that needs to be provided! Nevertheless, we note the documents that are necessary for all categories. You may find the complete list in our section ‚Visa for China‘. For all information about obtaining any of the documents, you may conciliate with Chinese consulates in France (Lyon, Paris, Marseille, Strasbourg, Saint-Denis) or solicit one of our advisors via our contact form.
Specific documents for tourist visa
The list of specific documents needed for Chinese tourist visa is not very long. Whether your will be staying in a hotel or at someone’s place, you will need to provide a copy of plane ticket reservation and either a copy of hotel reservation (for hotel) or an invitation letter (from the host). This letter must contain certain information about you:
- – Personal information: name, age, gender, date of birth…
- – Information about the schedule of your stay including dates and places you plan to visit
- – Information about your host: name, complete coordinates.
Once you reunite all these documents, you still need to provide an insurance certificate and an attestation of employment or attestation of resources.
NB: the invitation letter can be furnished as a photocopy or fax.
Now you know how to obtain a tourist visa for China, but don’t forget that in case you need more information, our team is ready at your disposal.