How long does it usually take to get a visa?

it can be done in about a month. Visa processing requires 6 photos with a 2-inch white background; 2 copies of ID card; Original and two copies of passport; The original and two copies of the certificate of no criminal record; 4 originals and photocopies of the qualification certificate; Original and 4 copies of health certificate.

a valid passport is required to apply for a visa; Submit all kinds of documents related to the application, such as proof of birth, marital status, education, work experience, etc.; Fill in and submit the visa application form. Different visas have different forms, and most of them should be filled out in foreign languages and provide their own photos at the same time; Go to the Chinese embassy or consulate in the country to meet with officials. Some countries stipulate that all immigrant applicants must be interviewed before making a decision; Some countries also stipulate that an interview is also required to apply for a non-immigrant visa; The embassy or consulate shall submit the completed visa application forms and necessary supporting materials to the competent domestic departments 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 them to China for filing; After going to the competent department of the country to carry out the necessary audit, the embassy or consulate in the country will be informed of the examination and approval opinions. If you agree, a visa will be issued. If you refuse, you will also inform the applicant; When submitting a visa application, you have to pay the fee first, and some countries 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.

Legal Basis

Passport Law of the People's Republic of China

Article 5 If a citizen goes abroad for non-official reasons such as settling in a foreign country, visiting relatives, studying, obtaining employment, traveling or engaging in business activities, he or she shall apply for an ordinary passport from the exit-entry administration department of the public security organ of the local people's government at or above the county level where his or her household registration is located.

Article 6 When applying for an ordinary passport, a citizen shall submit his/her resident identity card, household registration book, recent bareheaded photos and relevant materials on the reasons for application. State functionaries who leave the country to apply for an ordinary passport for reasons specified in Article 5 of this Law shall also submit relevant supporting documents in accordance with relevant state regulations.

The exit-entry administration of the public security organ shall issue an ordinary passport within 15 days from the date of receiving the application materials; If it does not meet the requirements, it shall explain the reasons in writing and inform the applicant of the right to apply for administrative reconsideration or bring an administrative lawsuit according to law.

in remote areas or areas with inconvenient transportation or due to special circumstances, the time for issuing passports can be extended to 3 days with the approval of the person in charge of the passport issuing authority.

if a citizen requests urgent handling due to reasonable emergency, the exit-entry administration department of the public security organ shall handle it in time.