We understand that there may be some hesitation about sending your documents to a PO Box, however, we only use a PO Box for purposes of speed and security.

First, we do not have to wait for the postman to call - we go to collect the mail as soon as the delivery office opens at 8am every morning.

Secondly, the Royal Mail staff know us, and will only hand over items from the PO Box to us. There is no risk of items being misdelivered or signed for by an unauthorised party.

Thirdly, all cheques are made payable to Chinese Visa Direct and not to an individual. All of your cheques can only be cashed by us. You can rest assured that we have gone through bank security procedures so they know that we are a bona fide company.

Fourthly, we are a limited company - you can check us out on the Companies House database. We are also ATOL bonded.

Finally, our office address is no secret - see our CONTACT page for more details. You are more than welcome to hand deliver your documents (in which case, we will provide tea and biscuits!) or organise a courier to do so.

If you remain in any doubt, pick up the phone and ask the give us a call.

You can trust us for the reasons above. in addition, we give you the following assurances:

First, we only use your personal details as provided for the purposes of applying for a visa on your behalf. We do not use your details for any other purpose nor pass them on to any third party.

Secondly, we do not ask or have any of your bank or credit card details. We use Google Checkout to process credit card payments and as a result, we never see your credit card details.

What you should be careful of is companies who ask for your credit card details, specimen signature and security code from the back of your card. By giving this information, you are exposed to potential fraudulent transactions on your card. Never send this information out unless ordering online via an automated online payment system. Google Checout are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Millions of users can't be wrong!

Of course! Our offices are at 25 Margaret Street, London and we are around from about 8:45am to 6pm.

The price you see is the price you pay! Our prices include:

• Embassy processing fees
• Our fees
• Return of your passport by Royal Mail Special Delivery by 1pm

We can also arrange delivery of your passport by courier. If you wish to have your visas delivered to you by courier, CONTACT US beforehand for a quote.

We offer different service standards. Our standard NORMAL SERVICE is our cheapest - you send your passport to us, it will be with the embassy for 72 hours, and then we arrange for your passport to be returned by Special Delivery.

For more urgent cases, we have the EXPRESS SERVICE and the SAME DAY SERVICE. Click on the relevant service here to read more about what the timings mean for you and to see worked examples.

For precise details as to what you need in terms of passport validity and documentation etc, click to see the requirements for TOURIST VISAS or BUSINESS VISAS

Yes! Our online payments are handled by Google. Also, we never see your credit card details - this information is never disclosed to us.

Be careful of companies who ask for your credit card details, specimen signature and security code from the back of your card. By giving this information, you are exposed to potential fraudulent transactions on your card. Never send this information out unless ordering online via an automated online payment system.

CVD is staffed by both Chinese nationals and British citizens who have between them a wealth of experience in obtaining visas for travel in China. We area specialised Chinese Visa company with a range of services tailored to suit you, the consumer. See our CONTACTS page for more details.

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In addition to weekends the Chinese Embassy 2008 Holidays are as follows:  

May 2(Friday)

May 26(Monday)

June 9(Monday)

August 25 (Monday)

September 15 (Monday)

October 1-3 (Wednesday to Friday)

December 25-26 (Thursday to Friday)

Don't forget to allow extra time for your application at these busy times

Do I need a visa to enter Hong Kong or Macau?

How long can I get a Chinese Visa for? UPDATED 7th AUG 2008

This is dependent upon your travel itinerary and the Chinese Embassy's own assessment.

FOR SINGLE ENTRY TOURIST VISAS

If you have a return flight booking for 7 days stay in China, you will be most likely granted a visa allowing you to remain in China for 10 days.

If you have a return flight booking for 23 days, you will most likely get a visa of 30 days' duration. It all depends.

FOR DOUBLE ENTRY TOURIST VISAS

You now need return flights for both intended visits to China. Your visa will be of the duration required for your stay on the longer of the two trips - so if your first trip lasts 5 days and the second lasts 15 days, you will get a double entry visa allowing you to stay in China for a maximum of 20 days each time.

FOR BUSINESS VISAS

The duration will depend upon what is in your visa notification form. Whether single, double or multi, you will be able to stay in China for the length of time requested in the visa notification form for each trip. Remember, for double entry business visas, you still need to show return flights for both of your intended visits. The loophole is that if you are able to apply for a multi entry visa (ie you have obtained at least two prior business visas in the past) you only need to show one return flight ticket.

Please contact us if in doubt.

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Although Tibet is part of China, you need more than just a Chinese visa to enter Tibet. You need approval to enter Tibet. You can only get this approval from mainland China, for example, in Beijing.

We recommend you contact the Tourist Bureau of Tibet for more information (Telephone: 86-891-633-4313; Fax: 86-891-633-4632)