CHINA RESUMES ISSUING TOURIST VISAS- HERE IS HOW YOU CAN APPLY FOR IT

After China lifted its covid-19 restrictions earlier this year, visitors could apply for other visas apart from tourist visas. This meant that travelers from the UAE could visit China for reasons other than tourism. However, China has resumed applications for all visa types, including tourist visas, as of March 15 2023. The Consular Affairs Sector of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in China issued a statement on March 14 this year.

Visa agencies worldwide can now resume the Tourist Visa (L Visa) application. You can now contact an approved visa assistance agency to help you get a China visit visa from Dubai and travel to this Asian country hassle-free.

How to Apply for China Tourist Visa

 Step 1: Prepare the Documents

Apply for a Chinese tourist visa through the official China embassy in Dubai or an authorized visa agency like Tourmate. Contact

To apply for the L Visa, you will need the following documents:

• Your original passport valid for over six months
• A copy of your passport’s first page
• A duly filled and printed ‘People’s Republic of China visa application form.’
• A passport photograph with a white background taken in the past six months
• The original and copy of your valid UAE visa or resident permit if you are a foreigner residing in the UAE
• Roundtrip flight tickets between the UAE and China
• Proof of hotel reservation in China
• Any other supporting documents required by the Chinese embassy or consulate
• An invitation letter from a sponsor if you have been invited to China

The invitation can be from an individual or an organization and should include the following:

• Your personal information like name, gender and date of birth

• Your itinerary with the arrival date to China and the departure date and also the places you plan on visiting
• The inviter’s details, such as the name, address and contact number
• The organization stamp and partner’s signature if the inviter is an organization
• If invited by an individual, only their signature is required

Step 2: Visa Application

1. First, send all the required documents to Tourmate visa assistance through email.
2. After that, pay for the visa application service fee
3. Complete the visa application form with your details
4. Make an online appointment with the Chinese embassy or consulate centre in the UAE

If residing in Abu Dhabi, book an appointment via avas.cs.mfa.gov.cn. And if in Dubai or any other Northern Emirates, book an appointment at the visa centre in Dubai.

Step 3: Submit your documents

Attend your appointment at the Chinese embassy or its consulate visa centre for document submission. After you submit the required documents, you will be issued a ‘pick-up certificate’ showing the date and time you will pick up your passport, together with a stamped visa.

Step 4: Make the visa payment

When you go to pick up your passport from the embassy or consulate, you will be required to make payments at the counter. According to the Chinese embassy staff in the UAE, only bank card payment through a Point Of Sale (POS) machine is available. The only cards accepted at the embassy are Visa and MasterCard.

How Long Does The China Visit Visa from Dubai Take?

The China visit visa normally takes four working days to be processed in the UAE. The visa may take longer in some cases, depending on several factors, such as the documents submitted or the applicant’s nationality.

What is The Cost Of The China Tourist Visa?

The cost of a China tourist visa depends on the nationality of the applicant, the length of the visa stay and the number of entries one makes. Below are the charges for the visa from the UAE for different nationalities:

American nationals – Dh520 for all types of visas

Canadian nationals – Dh295 for all types of visas

Romanian nationals – Dh270 for single entry and a six-month double entry visa

Dh550 for a six-month multiple-entry visa and a one-year or longer multiple-entry visa.

Argentinian nationals – Dh540 for all types of tourist visas

Brazilian nationals – Dh520 for all types of visas

Panamanian nationals – Dh220 for all types of visas

All other nationalities –

Single entry: Dh135

Six months, double entry: Dh203

Six-month, multiple entry: Dh270

One year or longer, multiple entries: Dh405

What is the Visa Validity Period?

Tourist visas are usually valid for 30-60 days, excluding the multiple entry visa, which is only issued to U.S. nationals. The multi-entry visa is usually valid for up to 10 years.

The single-entry visa is usually valid for 30 days and is the most ideal for short-term trips to the country. The double entry visa permits you to enter China two times and is valid for 30 days.

When to Apply for the Visa

Apply for the China tourist visa at least one month before your intended travel date but not earlier than three months. The L visa is normally valid for three months, so if you apply too early, it may expire before your departure.

Contact Information

Here is the address and contact information to submit your documents:

1. Chinese Visa Application Service Centre

Wafi Mall, 3rd Floor, Falcon, Phase 2

Umm Hurair 2 – Dubai – UAE

P.O. Box 114100

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

Phone number: 04 3711711/05 89732538

Email address: dubai@visaforchina.org

 

2. Consular Department of the Chinese Embassy

Plot No. 26, Sector No. W-22,

Al Khaleej, Al Arabi Street

Abu Dhabi,

P.O. Box 2741,

Abu Dhabi

Phone number: 02 4434276

Email address: abu-dhabi@csm.mfa.gov.cn

 

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