When filling out the Chinese Visa Application it is very important to follow the specific instructions written here and what may be told to you verbally.
 
PHOTO: A passport photo must be attached to the completed visa application form.

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Fill out the China Visa Application via the link below, then PRINT and MAIL to your Visa Processing Service provider. Call the China Call or email the China Call office with questions. Please carefully follow the VISA APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS provided on the China Call website to insure your visa application isn’t rejected, which can delay your trip or keep you from going to China with your team.

VISA INSTRUCTIONS

When filling out the Chinese Visa Application it is very important to follow the specific instructions written here and what may be told to you verbally.

PHOTO: A passport photo must be attached to the completed Visa application form.

1.1   SURNAME: Fill in last name as it appears in your passport.  GIVEN NAME:  Fill in first and middle names as they appear in your passport.

1.2 CHINESE NAME:  Write “N/A” unless you are ethnic Chinese and have a formal Chinese name.

1.3 OTHER NAMES: Write “N/A” unless you have other legal names.

1.4 SEX: Check appropriate box.

1.5 DATE OF BIRTH: Fill in Year/Month/Day.

1.6 CURRENT NATIONALITY: Fill in country of citizenship. (USA, etc.)

1.7 FORMER NATIONALITY:  Write “N/A” unless it applies.

1.8 PLACE OF BIRTH: Fill in the city, state/province and country of birth.

1.9 LOCAL ID CARD NUMBER: Fill in any ID number you are willing to reveal (i.e. driver’s license, ID card).

1.10 PASSPORT TYPE: Mark Ordinary, unless another type applies.

1.11 PASSPORT NUMBER

1.12 DATE OF ISSUE: Fill in Year/Month/Day.

1.13 PLACE OF ISSUE: If your passport says issued by the National Passport Agency or something similar, then just write “USA”.

1.14 DATE OF EXPIRATION: Year/Month/Day

1.15 CURRENT OCCUPATION: Mark the most appropriate choice. If you are a Religious Personnel, I recommend that you mark a different choice such as a teacher or something that can also apply. Staff of Media is NOT a great option either.

1.16 EDUCATION: Mark “college” if you have a BA degree, “Postgraduate” if you have a masters or higher degree, “other” if neither of the 2 above choices and explain. If selecting “other” say “Associates” if 2 year or “High School” etc.  DON’T SAY – “BIBLE SCHOOL” or similar. 

1.17 EMPLOYER/SCHOOL: Fill in the name of your school or company. If Christian is in the name, just drop this word. If it is a church, change the word “church” to “Fellowship” or “Club” or “Center”.

1.18 HOME ADDRESS: Fill in as it applies to you.

1.19 ZIP CODE

1.20 HOME/MOBILE PHONE NUMBER:

1.21 EMAIL ADDRESS:

1.22 MARITAL STATUS: Mark as applies to you.

1.23 MAJOR FAMILY MEMBERS: Fill in parents or spouse name. Give as much info as you don’t mind. I personally wouldn’t give my children’s info, unless they were adults and would serve as an emergency contact.

1.24 EMERGENCY CONTACT: Fill in your emergency contact person info.

1.25 COUNTRY WHERE LOCATED WHEN APPLYING FOR VISA:  Country where the applicant is located when applying for this visa.

2.1 MAJOR PURPOSE OF YOUR VISIT IN CHINA: For a study trip, fill in “Study”. For all other trips, fill in “Tourism” unless advised otherwise.

2.2 INTENDED NUMBER OF ENTRIES: Price is almost the same for all options. China now offers a multi-entry 10 year tourist visa, so check last box “other” (Please specify) type in “Multiple entries valid for 10 years”

2.3 ARE YOU APPLYING FOR EXPRESS SERVICE?:  Unless needed, select “NO”

2.4 EXPECTED DATE OF FIRST ENTRY: Fill in year/month/day of 1st entry under this new visa. Approximate date is fine.

2.5 YOUR LONGEST INTENDED STAY AMONG ALL ENTRIES:   Since applying for a 10 year visa, it is best to say a long period such as 180 days or 90 days so that you won’t limit the length of a future trip on this visa.

2.6 ITINERARY IN CHINA: Indicate primary cities to visit and approximate dates. You are not locked in to this. 

2.7 WHO WILL PAY…: Mark “I will pay myself”

2.8 INFORMATION OF INVITER IN CHINA: Fill in “N/A” unless advised otherwise by your team leader.

2.9 EVER GRANTED A CHINESE VISA BEFORE? Share as applies to you.

2.10 OTHER COUNTRIES VISITED IN LAST 12 MONTHS?:  Fill in as applies to you.

3.1 EVER OVERSTAYED YOUR VISA IN CHINA?: Fill in as applies to you.

3.2 REFUSED A VISA OR ENTRY IN CHINA BEFORE? Check as applies to you.

3.3 HAVE CRIMINAL RECORD IN CHINA? Check as applies to you. Primarily focus on any Chinese record. 

3.4 EXPERIENCING FOLLOWING CONDITIONS? Check as applies to you.

3.5 VISIT COUNTRIES INFECTED BY INFECTIOUS DISEASES: Fill in as applies to you.

3.6 GIVE DETAILS OF 3.1 TO 3.5 IF YOU ANSWERED YES.

3.7 Nothing to fill out

3.8 Fill out if applies to your situation.

4.1-4.3 Print the form, sign and date (year, month, day).

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