Download, print and complete (by hand or by typing) the following two forms:  

1. 1. Chinese Consulate - Application form
   
2. 2. Chinese Authorisation Form

If you are a non UK passport holder in addition to the Consular Application Form you are required to fill in the Supplementary Chinese Application Form

Download the Supplementary Chinese Application Form

Once both forms are completed, please make sure that you also send the following:

• Passport - must have at least two blank pages and be valid for at least 6 months from the expiry date of the visa

• A passport photograph glued to your application form.

• For Tourist/Visitor visas - a letter of invitation from your host in China (this can be a letter from an individual or a travel company); the letter can be a scanned copy sent to you by email. If you are unable to provide the letter of invitation, you need to provide copies of your flight/accomodation bookings.

• For Business visas - an official government letter of invitation or a letter from a government authorised company with official stamp / chop. This must state applicant's full name (including MIDDLE NAME) and passport number; the invitation letter must also specify number of entries and duration of visa required. Example (JPG)

• For Business Multiple Entry Visas - You must have evidence of two used visas or a previous multiple entry visa. (Please note: If used visas are in an old passport copies of these and the old passport page is required).

• Pre-paid Special Delivery return addressed envelope available from the post office. Please note: Pre-franked envelopes are not accepted by the Post Office on return.

Please Also Read Carefully Before Sending Your Application: