Introduction to China Visa application in Hong Kong-Gain Source Inc Limited

Introduction to China Visa application in Hong Kong

China Visa Application (China Visa Application Service Center)

1. Basic application materials

a). Fill in the Visa Application Form online.

b). Valid for 6 months passport original and the copy of photo profile page（At least two blank pages）.

c). A copy of Hong Kong identity card（Front and back） or the original copy of entry record paper (Visitor)。

d). Original copy of Hong Kong visa valid for 4 months or more (except for permanent Hong Kong identity card).

e). 3 color photos taken on a white background within the last 6 months, Size: 48x33mm（Front, no glasses/earrings/necklace, lips closed, ears/forehead visible）And provide JPG format electronic file, file size about 40K-120K.

f). The latest address proof (Chinese version is better)

g). Bank statement within 1 month

h). Latest China Visa (Original and copy)(if any)And the most recent Chinese Residence Permit (Original and copy)(if any)

i). COVID-19 Vaccination Record and Other vaccination records (Complete the Vaccination Declaration Form - see attachment), (Complete the Medical Condition and Recent Travel Declaration Form - see attachment)

Remarks:

1. Applicants must attend the China Visa Service Centre in person for fingerprinting. However, those who have applied for visas with the same passport at the Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong or at the Visa Application Centre within five years and have retained fingerprints are not required to have their fingerprints collected.

2. If the applicant has renounced Chinese nationality and has acquired foreign nationality, the original Chinese passport and photocopy of the passport photo page should be provided if this is your first time applying for a Chinese visa; If you have been granted a Chinese visa and apply for a visa with a newly issued foreign passport, you should provide the photo information page of your original foreign passport and a photocopy of your previous Chinese visa.

2. Common visa types:

** Tourist Visa (L Visa)

Travel documents such as round trip transportation ticket and accommodation certificate.

** Business Visa (M Visa)

1. Copy of the business license or business registration of the Chinese inviting unit

2. Invitation letter issued by the Chinese inviter

The invitation letter shall contain the following contents: (The letter shall state the necessity of the applicant's visit to China)

Personal information of invitees: name, gender, date of birth, passport number, etc.；

Invitees visit information: reason of coming to China, arrival and departure date, visit place, relationship with the inviting organization, source of fees, etc.

Information of the inviting company: name, contact number, address, company seal, signature of legal representative, etc.；

** Method apply for multiple visa

^^ Apply for a 6 month or multiple one year visa：

Applicants holding Hong Kong Permanent identity cards or non-permanent identity cards, staying in Hong Kong for a period of not less than 7 months and having a history of using China visas may apply for 6-month multiple entry visas or one-year multiple entry visas;

^^ How to apply for a 1-3 year multiple Entry Visa for Hong Kong Permanent Residents:

Have used the Chinese visa once or twice record, can apply for 6 months multiple visa or a year multiple visa;

If you have a record of issuing multiple entry visas in Hong Kong for more than half a year, you can apply for multiple entry visas for 1 to 3 years.

3. The processing time (if the application materials are complete) and the fee (HK $/ person) will vary depending on the nationality of the applicant. In some countries, the fee will vary according to bilateral agreements and the principle of reciprocity. The final fee will follow the guidelines of the Visa Service Center.

	Number of arrivals	Ordinary Visa (4 days)	Expedited Visa (3 days)	Extra Urgent Visa (2 days)
1.	Once	$550	$940	$1,520
2.	Twice	$710	$1100	$1,680
3.	Multiple times in half a year	$860	$1,250	$1,830
4.	Multiple times a year or more	$1,170	$1,560	$2,140

4. Handling process:

1. Fill in the form online, download, print and sign after completion

2. Make an online reservation on the website

3. Please arrive at the Visa Centre on the appointment date and time with full copies of your ID card, relevant supporting documents and application forms. First-time applicants should submit their applications in person and have their fingerprints taken, if you have applied for a visa in Hong Kong with the same passport within five years and have had your fingerprints taken, you may submit your application on behalf of the applicant, provided that you are in Hong Kong at the time of submission. (Visa Centre will not handle on-site forms and applications without an appointment).

5. Process after arrival at visa center :

A. Scan the passport at the reception counter, collect relevant information, pick up the number on the calling machine and wait;

B. When the number is called, submit the application at the corresponding window;

C. After your application is accepted, the staff will give you a payment slip. After you pay at the fee window, the staff will give you a “Passport Collection Slip (receipt)”, which shows your application information and the estimated date of passport collection; (The application cannot be cancel and the fee can’t be retrieved after payment)

D. Please check all the contents on the passport collection form. If you have any questions, please ask the staff in time. When you take back the passport, you must show the “Passport Collection Slip” (you can entrust others to get the passport with the “Passport Collection Slip”). Please keep the “Passport Collection Slip” properly.

6. Fee

Documentation and service handling fee: HK$2,000 / person

Not including visa fee

Address of China Visa Application Service Center:

20 / F, Capital Centre, 151 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai

Office hours: Monday to Friday (except holidays)

Telephone number: 29921999

Fax number: 29891116

Email ：hongkongcenter@visaforchina.org

Website : https://www.visaforchina.cn/HKG2_EN

The processing time for visa applications is 9:00-16:00, and the deadline for submitting applications for special emergencies is 12:00

General issuing time is 10:00-17:00

Expedited and extra urgent issuing time is 12:00-17:00

** Fill in the link online :

https://www.visaforchina.cn/#/nav/applications/applicationFormSection0?visacenterCode=HKG2&request_locale=en_US&site_alias=HKG2_EN

** Online reservation link :

https://www.visaforchina.cn/#/nav/appointmentForm?use_type=center&visacenterCode=HKG2&request_locale=en_US&site_alias=HKG2_EN&isAuthentication=N

＊ The above information is for reference only. In case of any adjustment or other matters not mentioned herein, the interpretation of the visa authority shall prevail.

＊ Whether or not a visa can be granted, the type of visa, the number of visits, the validity of the visa and the length of stay will be determined by the visa authority.