China Tourist Visa

9th January 2019: There is a new application form that you should complete on a website online. Please use the link in requirement 3 and NOT the form in the Pack.

8th May 2018: The Embassy no longer offers refunds if the length of validity of the visa you receive is not the same as the one applied for. The visa validity issued is up to the Embassy's discretion.

1. Your passport. This must be valid for a minimum of six months following your entry date and have two blank adjoining pages.
2. A 5x5cm passport-style photo. This must have been taken recently against a white background. Make sure your ears are showing and you’re not wearing any jewellery.
3. A completed Chinese tourist visa application form. This can be found by clicking here and following the instructions from the ‘new application form’ option. Do NOT use the application form in the Gulfvisa pack on the right. This document is being updated and will not be accepted in its current state.
4. Biometrics, which you will provide to the China Visa Application Service Centre in London. You can submit your fingerprints on every weekday. Please email Gulfvisa at least a day before your desired appointment slot. Click here for more information on fingerprint submission, and here for directions to the centre.
5. A copy of your flight and hotel details, which illustrate that you are travelling from the UK.
6. A copy of your most recent Chinese visa, if you have one.
7. A printed and completed declaration form, which can be found on page 6 of the Gulfvisa pack.

Please note: All China tourist visas are issued at the discretion of the embassy. Though it’s possible that the visa you receive will not match your expectations, you will not be eligible for a refund. Gulfvisa is unable to contest the embassy’s decision.