Can the consulate handle visas?

The ways for China citizens to apply for foreign visas are as follows:

1. I apply directly to foreign embassies and consulates in China;

2. Entrust the visa office of China Travel Agency (generally limited to tourist visas);

3. Foreign relatives and friends apply for visas directly to the country's immigration bureau.

The visa application process for going abroad is as follows:

1. Submit a valid passport;

2. Submit various documents related to the application, such as birth certificate, marital status certificate, education certificate and work experience certificate.

3. Fill in and submit the visa application form. Different visas have different forms, most of which should be filled in foreign languages, and at the same time provide their own photos;

4. Go to the embassy or consulate in China to meet officials. Some countries stipulate that all immigrant applicants must be interviewed before making a decision; Some countries also stipulate that applying for a non-immigrant visa also requires an interview;

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 the domestic record;

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

7. Pay the visa fee. 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.

To sum up, visas are handled at the consulate where the country is located. For example, if you want to apply for a British visa, you should apply at the British Consulate. If there is no consulate in China, there is generally a visa processing center designated by the consulate, which can entrust an agency to handle visas.

Legal basis:

Article 9 of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Exit and Entry Administration.

China citizens shall apply for passports or other travel documents when leaving or entering the country.

China citizens who want to go to other countries or regions also need to obtain visas or other entry permits. However, unless the China government has signed visa exemption agreements with other governments or the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provide otherwise.

China citizens who leave or enter the country as seafarers and work on foreign ships shall apply for a seaman's certificate according to law.