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What does Chinese Visa Direct do?


At Chinese Visa Direct, we offer a comprehensive Chinese visa service that handles everything from completing the application form to submitting your passport, collecting it from the Chinese Visa Centre, and sending it back to you once your visa is processed.

Alternatively, we offer a simple passport submission and retrieval service, where we manage the submission of your passport to the Chinese Visa Centre, collect it once your visa is processed, and send it back to you, saving you the time and hassle of visiting the Chinese Visa Centre in person.

Why should I use Chinese Visa Direct?


We Complete the Chinese Visa Centre’s application form for you: We ensure it is accurate and fully filled out, so you don’t have to worry about the details.

Concierge Service: If fingerprints are required, we’ll guide you through the process at the Chinese Visa Centre.

Fast, Secure Passport Return: After your application is processed, we offer multiple options for returning your passport—via Royal Mail Special Delivery, courier, or you can pick up your passport directly from our office.

What kind of China visa can I get?

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China Visa - Tourist
( L Type )

This is what you should apply for if you are going on holiday to China. For UK passsport holders, we can usually obtain a 2 year multiple entry visa but this is subject to the discretion of the embassy. Examples of applicants: holidaymakers, school groups (please do call us early if you are travelling in a school group).

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China Visa - Business
( M Type )

Get this visa if you are going to do business in China, e.g. visiting a trading partner or supplier, or a trade fair etc. For UK passsport holders, we can usually obtain a 2 year multiple entry visa but this is subject to the discretion of the embassy.

 
 
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China Visa - Academic
( F Type )

This visa is for when you are invited to China by an a non commercial entity or authority for non trading purposes.

 
 
 
 
 
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China Visa - Work
( Z Type )

If you have a job to go to in China, this is the visa you should apply for. Other people who have applied for this visa for work purposes include pop groups and musicians (for concerts) and other celebrities (for filming purposes, for example).

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China Study Visa
( X type )

Get this visa if you are going to study in China. X1 visas are for longer stays and need to be converted into residence permits. X2 visas are for shorter stays.

 
 
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China Visa - Family Visit
( Q and S Type )

Apply for a Q visa if you are going to visit Chinese family in China. Apply for an S visa if you are visiting relatives who are not Chinese nationals but working or studying in China.

 
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China Visa - Cabin Crew
( C Type )

This visa is issued to foreign crew members of aircraft, trains and ships, and motor vehicle drivers engaged in cross-border transport activities.

 
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China Visa - Journalist
( J type )

The J1 visa is for journalists who are based in China.

The J2 visa is for visiting journalists who are, for example, entering China to cover a story.

 
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China Visa - Other Visas
( R and G type )

There are also Transit Visas (G Type) and Highly Skilled Individual Visas as designated by the Chinese Government (R Type). These are less common visa types but we can still assist if you need help obtaining one. Please call us if you want our help with these visas.

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  • Office Address

    Chinese Visa Direct Ltd
    83 Victoria Street
    London, SW1H 0HW

  • Opening hours: 0900 - 1700 Mon - Fri

  • Email

    info@chinesevisadirect.co.uk

  • Phone

    07963942159

  • Reg address:

    83 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0HW

  • Company no:

    05482936

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