What should I do to apply for a visa in Guangzhou for the first time?

To apply for a visa in Guangzhou, you need to prepare:

① Original and photocopy of ID card;

The original and photocopy of the household registration book or the original and photocopy of my residence permit.

(3) The copy is A4 (the ID card needs to be copied on both sides, and the household registration book needs to be copied on the home page and the page where I am located);

(4) Photographs (you must take photos in the photo studio designated by the Public Security Bureau or at the entry and exit, but remember to take the receipt when taking photos).

Procedures required to apply for a visa:

(1) Submit a valid passport.

(2) Submit various documents related to the application, such as my birth certificate, marital status certificate, education certificate, work experience certificate, etc.

(3) Fill in and submit the visa application form. Different visas have different forms. Most of them should be filled out in foreign languages and photos should be provided at the same time.

(4) Meeting with officials of the Embassy and Consulate of China in that country. Some countries stipulate that all immigrant applicants must be interviewed before making a decision; Some countries also require interviews to apply for non-immigrant visas.

(5) The embassy or consulate shall submit the completed visa application form and necessary supporting materials to the domestic competent authorities for examination and approval. The embassies and consulates of a few countries have the right to issue visas directly, but they still have to report to China for the record.

(6) After going to the competent department of the country for necessary examination and approval, notify the embassy or consulate in the country of the examination and approval opinions. If you agree, a visa will be issued. If you refuse, you will also inform the applicant. (For visa refusal, the embassy or consulate will not refund the visa fee. )

(7) Pay visa fees. Generally speaking, when submitting a visa application, you must pay the fee first. In some countries, the fee is charged only after 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 that are visa-free.

(8) Visa processing time: 7- 15 working days.