ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR CHINA VISA
1. Indian National holding a valid Indian passport can apply for China Visa.
2. Person wishes to travel to China for the purpose of Tourism/Family or friends Visit/Business can apply visa through Visa Lounge. Person who seeks employment in China is not eligible to apply through Visa Lounge.
3. Travel insurance is mandatory requirement for passengers traveling to China. Visa Lounge also provides Travel Insurance to passengers at an additional cost.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Note: Applicant personal appearance is mandatory as per the appointment scheduled date.
Business:
1. Original passport (Please ensure that your passport is valid for no less than 6 months) with xerox copy of passport 1st and address page and last issued China visa
2. Online application form- We will assit and fill up the form and forward the same.
3. Photo- (Specification): Two photo should be size 33 x 48mm, matt finishing and 70 to 80 % face.
https://bio.visaforchina.org/BOM2_EN/generalinformation/news/282863.shtml)
4. Cover letter needs to be addressed "To the visa officer, Consulate General of China, Mumbai"
5. Invitation letter should be sign & stamp in Chinese + Invite lince copy & Invite national id card front & back page.
6. If travelling for exhibition, then provide the exhibition letter + hotel voucher
Tourist:-
1. Original passport (Please ensure that your passport is valid for no less than 6 months) with xerox copy of passport 1st and address page and last issued China visa
2. Online application form- We will assit and fill up the form and forward the same.
3. Two Photo- (Specification: https://bio.visaforchina.org/BOM2_EN/generalinformation/news/282863.shtml)- (Photo should be 33 x48mm, white background, matt finishing and 70-80 % face)
4. Cover letter- Covering Letter: Covering letter on company letter head (if self employed) from the applicant addressed to, the visa officer, Consulate General of China, Mumbai stating name of the applicant, personal profile, nationality, passport details, purpose of visit, period of stay with dates and also to be noted that all the expenses including medical, boarding & lodging will be borne by the applicant / sponsor.
5.Hotel voucher copy and day to day itinerary OR If family visit then Invitation letter + invitee’s Valid China residence Copy + work permit copy + Residence address proof + Relation proof
6. Occupation proof:-
- If company employee: Company leave letter + Salary Slip for last 06 months
- If Self-employed: Company registration copy
- If Student: School/ College id copy
7. Personal Original Bank Statement (for last 6 months) with minimum balance of Rs.1, 60,000.00 with Bank Seal and authorised signatures.
Please Note: If you are applying your visa from Mumbai and your passport is not issued from Maharashtra and Karnataka then you have to submit any one stay proofs of your residence in Maharashtra / Karnataka as per the below mentioned list:
a) Lease & License Agreement
b) Address proof in the Companies letter head (Original)
c) MTNL, BSNL bill of last month d) Marriage Certificate
Note, The Consulate may ask for additional documents if required.
PROCESSING TIME
1. Normal - 5 working days.
2. Urgent - 3 working days.
PAYMENTS
Applicants can pay Visa and other fees through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking and IVR.
* Note: Charges will be applied.
NOTE
All submission through VFS Centre in Mumbai
"For all category visa minimum Validity of passport should be 6 months"
JURISDICTION:-
Maharashtra & Karnataka
CONSULATE
Consulate General of China
Address: 11th Floor, Nariman Bhavan, 227,BackbayReclamation NarimanPoint Mumbai-400021
City: Mumbai
Country: India
Telephone: 022-66324303
Submission Details: Passports are submitted through VFS
Submission Timings: Urgent Processing: 0900 hours - 1100 hours (Monday - Friday)
Normal Processing: 0900 hours - 1400 hours (Monday - Friday)
Collection Details: Passports are collected through VFS
Collection Timings: 1400 hours - 1700 hours (Monday - Friday)
Email: chinaconsul_mum_in@mfa.gov.cn