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China Visa
Fill out China tourist visa application form online
and send the following documents to VisaHQ:
a
China visa application form. Upon order completion, please download, print and sign China visa application, prepared by our system under your account.
b
Original, signed Canada passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
c
Passport-type photograph: 1. Photo size MUST be 33 mm x 48mm and taken within the last 6 months, with certification of the photographer on the back of the photo. Please be sure to remove all jewelry (necklaces, earrings, etc) prior to having the photo taken, as well as making sure the applicant's ears are both clearly visible.
d
Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or itinerary.
e
Hotel Reservations. Copy of confirmed hotel reservations.
f
Personal invitation. If visiting friends or family, you must provide a letter of invitation from the host in China. The letter must be signed and should be address to the "Consulate of China, Visa Section." The letter must contain the following information:
• Personal information of the applicant: Name, gender, date of birth, and passport details
• Details of the visit: Dates, purpose, places to visit, and places of accommodation
• Details of the inviting party: Name, address, phone number, and relationship to the applicant
You will also need to provide a copy of both sides of the host's Chinese ID, or, if they are not a citizen of China, copies of their China residence permit and their national passport's information pages. The form that can act as a Letter of Invitation from your friend or family member can also be found here.• Details of the visit: Dates, purpose, places to visit, and places of accommodation
• Details of the inviting party: Name, address, phone number, and relationship to the applicant
g
Tourist invitation. If your travel is being organized by a tour group in China, an official Invitation Letter for Tourist issued by Duly Authorized Tourism Unit in China can be used in place of the hotel reservation. The invitation must be signed by the authorized agent and stamped with the company's official Chinese seal.
Additional required documents for former Chinese nationals
The Consulate of China in Canada requires former Chinese nationals to submit their original Chinese passport (even if expired) in order to acquire a visa. They may also ask for original Canadian Citizenship Certificate/Card. Please call our toll-free line to double check what requirements you need to supply.
Additional requirements for applicants born in Hong Kong
• Original ID. Applicant's Original Hong Kong ID.
Persons of Tibetan origin
You must make a personal appearance at the Chinese Visa Application Service Center to process your visa if you are a person of Tibetan origin. The Visa Application Service Center will require additional documents in order to process your visa and VisaHQ is unable to assist in these procedures.
Persons with a Criminal Record
If a person has a criminal record, the Chinese Embassy requires a personal letter stating the following information:
• State that you will not commit any criminal activity while in China.
• State that you will adhere to the laws in China.
• Explain the criminal activity.
• State that you will adhere to the laws in China.
• Explain the criminal activity.
Persons with Occupation Related to Media
If you are a media professional or employed by a media company, even if you are not traveling for business purposes, you must submit a letter from your employer on company letterhead and your own letter, indicating that you are not traveling on company business and will not be performing any media related work.
China tourist visa fees for citizens of Canada, residing in New Brunswick
| Type of visa | Validity  | Processing | Embassy fee | Service fee | HST | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple entry | up to 10 years | 4 business days | 145.99 | 99.00 | 12.87 | 257.86 |
| 2-3 business days | 205.13 | 119.00 | 15.47 | 339.60 | ||
| Next business day | 248.88 | 139.00 | 18.07 | 405.95 |
Multiple entry
- Validity: up to 10 years
- Processing: 4 business days
- Total cost:
- Validity: up to 10 years
- Processing: 2-3 business days
- Total cost:
- Validity: up to 10 years
- Processing: Next business day
- Total cost:
Maximum stay in China: 60 days
Maximum stay in China: 60 days
China visa for citizens of Canada is required. For more information please contact the nearest China embassy.
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