How long does it take to get a visa?

Visa can be issued within four to five working days. The following materials are required for visa application:

1. 6 2-inch photos with white background;

2. 2 copies of ID cards;

3. Original passport , 2 copies;

4. The original and 2 copies of the certificate of no criminal record;

5. The original and 4 copies of the qualification certificate;

6. Original and 4 copies of health certificate.

Legal basis: Article 3 of the "Passport Law of the People's Republic of China"

Passports are divided into ordinary passports, diplomatic passports and official passports.

Passports are recommended to foreign governments through diplomatic channels by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Article 4

Ordinary passports shall be issued by the entry-exit administration agency of the Ministry of Public Security or the exit-entry administration agency of the public security agency of the local people's government at or above the county level entrusted by the Ministry of Public Security and the People's Government of the People's Republic of China and Issued by the country's embassies, consulates and other overseas agencies entrusted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Diplomatic passports are issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Official passports are issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the People's Republic of China and the country's embassies and consulates abroad or other overseas agencies authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government and districted cities authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Issued by the Foreign Affairs Department of the People's Government.

How to apply for a visa

1. Submit a valid passport;

2. Submit various documents related to the purpose of application, such as your birth and marital status , proof of academic qualifications, work experience, etc.;

3. Fill in and submit the visa application form. Different visas require different forms. Most of them need to be filled in in foreign languages ??and provide a photo of yourself;

4. Meet with officials from the embassy or consulate of the country you are going to. Some countries stipulate that all immigration applicants must be interviewed before making a decision; some countries stipulate that applicants for non-immigrant visas must also be interviewed;

5. The embassy or consulate will send the completed visa application form The application form and necessary supporting materials shall be submitted to the domestic competent authority for review and approval. The embassies and consulates of a few countries have the right to issue visas directly, but they must still report it to the country for filing;

6. After going to the country’s competent authorities to conduct the necessary review, notify the embassy in that country of the approval opinion consulate. If agreed, a visa will be issued. If rejected, the applicant will also be notified;

7. Pay the visa fee. Generally speaking, you have to pay the fee first when submitting your visa application. There are also some countries that only charge the fee when the visa application is successful. Generally speaking, immigrant visa fees are slightly higher and non-immigrant visa fees are slightly lower. There are also some countries and regions where visas are free.