How to apply for a China Tourist Visa?
Last August, I got an invite to participate in the Third Edition of the Xi'an Silk Road International Tourism Expo (XSRITE) held in Xi'An, China. This means I have to secure a tourist/business visa to China.
Having done so. I'll share with you the steps I took in successfully getting a visa to China.
For first time applicants, below are the requirements you need to secure.
1) Passport – Original passport that is valid for at least another 6 months with at least one blank visa page, a photocopy of the passport's information/photo page and emergency contact page. The previous old passport, if available, is required to be submitted.
2) Visa Application Form – You must submit truthfully completed and signed Visa Application Form of the People's Republic of China. Do not leave any field blank. Write N/A if the question does not apply to you.
3) Photo – Affix one color photo on the Application Form. The photo should be recent, front view, white background, in 48mm x 33mm size without head covering. Glue the photo to the appropriate field. Stapled/taped/clipped/detached photos will not be accepted.
When you get there, get a number stub from the staff by the door again. Wait for your number to be called and pay the visa fees. Claim your passport, stamped with visa, and off you go home. It's that easy.
Regular processing time is 4 working days.(for example, apply on Monday and pick up on Thursday.)
Express service (third working day release): an additional fee of 1100 pesos per visa will be charged.
Rush service (second working day release): an additional fee of 1700 pesos per visa will be charged.
Pay visa fees when collecting passport.
Only cash payment is accepted.
Visa Processing thru Travel Agency
PHP 2,600/pax
PHP 2,000/pax if availing tour package
For Inquiry:
Wanderstruck Travel & Tours
Office Address: Unit 2 #18 21st. Ave. Cubao Quezon City Philippines 1109
Telefax (63.2) 4220785 / 9752331 / 9111735
Mobile 0917 854 3779 / 0923 533 2899
Email: reservations@wander-struck.com
Website: www.wander-struck.com
Having done so. I'll share with you the steps I took in successfully getting a visa to China.
For first time applicants, below are the requirements you need to secure.
1) Passport – Original passport that is valid for at least another 6 months with at least one blank visa page, a photocopy of the passport's information/photo page and emergency contact page. The previous old passport, if available, is required to be submitted.
2) Visa Application Form – You must submit truthfully completed and signed Visa Application Form of the People's Republic of China. Do not leave any field blank. Write N/A if the question does not apply to you.
3) Photo – Affix one color photo on the Application Form. The photo should be recent, front view, white background, in 48mm x 33mm size without head covering. Glue the photo to the appropriate field. Stapled/taped/clipped/detached photos will not be accepted.
4) Travel itinerary and reservation of round-trip airline ticket and hotel, or invitation letters from China.
5) Proof of Finances and Employment (any one below)
Bank Certificate - at least Php 100,000 deposit balance including the past 6 months history of your
bank account and the receipt for payment of this certificate
BIR-stamped income tax return form
Certificate of Employment - detailing your salary and the length of your employment
Business Registration Certificate - for business owners
What to do next?
After completing all necessary documents, it is now time to go to the embassy which is located at the 2nd Floor, World Center Building, 330 Buendia Avenue (Gil Puyat), Makati City.
Application time is only between 9AM-11AM Mondays to Fridays
When you arrive, get a number stub from the staff by the door. They will check all your documents and verify if there are requirements lacking. After that, wait for your number to be called at Counter 3 or 4.
When your number is called, submit your documents to the window assigned. The officer, then, will give you a RELEASE SLIP indicating the date on when you should claim your Chinese visa. In my case, it's after 4 business days.
Bank Certificate - at least Php 100,000 deposit balance including the past 6 months history of your
bank account and the receipt for payment of this certificate
BIR-stamped income tax return form
Certificate of Employment - detailing your salary and the length of your employment
Business Registration Certificate - for business owners
What to do next?
After completing all necessary documents, it is now time to go to the embassy which is located at the 2nd Floor, World Center Building, 330 Buendia Avenue (Gil Puyat), Makati City.
Application time is only between 9AM-11AM Mondays to Fridays
When you arrive, get a number stub from the staff by the door. They will check all your documents and verify if there are requirements lacking. After that, wait for your number to be called at Counter 3 or 4.
When your number is called, submit your documents to the window assigned. The officer, then, will give you a RELEASE SLIP indicating the date on when you should claim your Chinese visa. In my case, it's after 4 business days.
Visa Releasing
Visa Fee (Unit: Peso) and
Processing Time
Number of Entries
|
Single
|
Double
|
6 months multiple
|
Over 6 months Multiple
|
Philippine Passport
|
1400
|
2100
|
2800
|
4200
|
Express service (third working day release): an additional fee of 1100 pesos per visa will be charged.
Rush service (second working day release): an additional fee of 1700 pesos per visa will be charged.
Pay visa fees when collecting passport.
Only cash payment is accepted.
Visa Processing thru Travel Agency
PHP 2,600/pax
PHP 2,000/pax if availing tour package
For Inquiry:
Wanderstruck Travel & Tours
Office Address: Unit 2 #18 21st. Ave. Cubao Quezon City Philippines 1109
Telefax (63.2) 4220785 / 9752331 / 9111735
Mobile 0917 854 3779 / 0923 533 2899
Email: reservations@wander-struck.com
Website: www.wander-struck.com
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