China Visa For Overseas Chinese
The Chinese Visa Application Service Center (“VASC”) in the Netherlands offers visa application services to Overseas Chinese. A Dutch language document is available in PDF format for download. This document outlines the process and standards for applying for visas by Overseas Chinese applicants.
Applying for a China Visa can be a daunting process, especially if you are just starting to learn about China. There are many people who have been through the process of applying for a visa, and one of their primary goals is to help you avoid common mistakes and pitfalls when applying for a Chinese visa.
China Visa For Overseas Chinese
Competing in the international job market can be challenging for people of Chinese descent living overseas. Here you’ll find out about different kinds of visas, as well as ways in which to make your application stand out from the crowd. We’ve also included HR specialists’ advice on how to manage your career from abroad and practical tips on finding an overseas employer.
. Basic Documents
(1) Passport
Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and with at least two blank visa pages and a photocopy of the passport’s data page.
(2) Visa Application Form and Electronic Photo
Please complete the Visa Application Form in the online “application form model” and upload your electronic photo (click to check the rules for photos), then print the Visa Application Form and sign by following the tips.
(3) 1 st Physical photo size 33x48mm in color w. white background adhering to photo requirements as shown in above link.
(3) Proof of legal stay or residence status (only applicable for non-local applicants)
If you are not applying for the visa in your country of citizenship, you must provide the original and photocopy of your valid certificates of residence (population record extract from Swedish Tax Agency) or visa of stay, employment or student status, residence permit and/or other valid certificates of legal staying provided by the relevant authorities of the country where you are applying.
(4)* Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous Chinese visas. (*This section is only applicable for those who previously were Chinese citizens and have now obtained foreign citizenship)
If you are applying for a Chinese visa for the first time, you should provide your former Chinese passport in original and a photocopy of its data page. (If you can’t provide the previous passport, please provide a written statement for the Embassy’s further review.)
If you have obtained Chinese visas before you should also present a photocopy of a previous Chinese visa held each time applying for a new one
If your name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, you must provide an official document of name change).
(5) For applicants under 18 years old with one or both parents being or having previously been Chinese citizens. When applying for Chinese visa the first time need to provide a) passport copy of both parents; b) stamped and signed Certificate of Kinship “Familjebevis” in original from Swedish Tax Agency; c) a photocopy of the permanent residence permit of the parent(s) being or having previously been Chinese citizen.
2. Supporting Documents
Tourist Visa (L)
Documents showing the itinerary including air ticket booking record (round trip), proof of hotel reservation and a travel plan on a separate paper. / Or
An Invitation Letter for Tourist issued by a relevant unit or individual in China, etc. An issuer of invitation letter who is an individual in China should also provide a photocopy of his/her Chinese ID. If the issuer is a foreign national living in China, he/she should provide a copy of his/her valid residence permit and passport data page
The invitation letter should contain:
a) Applicant information (incl. full name, gender, date of birth, passport number);
b) Information regarding the planned visit (incl. purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to visit, relationship between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, and financial source for expenditures during the stay in China);
c) Information on the inviting entity or individual (incl. name, contact telephone number, address, stamp, and signature of the legal representative or individual).
(Flight booking record should always be presented together with individual invitation letter.)
Exchange Visa/Official Visit (F)
An official invitation letter issued by a relevant unit or individual in China. The invitation letter should contain:
(1) Information of the applicant (incl. full name, gender, date of birth, etc.);
(2) Information regarding the planned visit (incl. purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relationship between the applicant and the inviting party, and details of any financial support to be provided during the stay in China);
(3) Information of the inviting party (incl.name, contact telephone number, title, address, stamp, signature of the legal representative or individual).
Other supporting Documents (if applicable): Letter of Duly Authorized Unit or Confirmation Letter of Invitation issued by relevant Chinese entities.
Business Visa (M)
(1) Documents concerning commercial activity issued by a trade partner in China, or trade fair invitation, etc.
The invitation letter should contain:
a)Information of the applicant (incl. full name, gender, date of birth, etc.);
b) Details of the planned visit (incl. purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relationship between the applicant and the inviting party, details of any financial support to be provided during the stay in China
c) Information of the inviting party (incl.name, position, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or individual).
Other supporting Documents (if applicable): Letter of Duly Authorized Unit or Confirmation Letter of Invitation issued by relevant Chinese entities.
(2) Applicants who have obtained M- visas more than twice over the previous two years or have a certificate of investments in China, a business license or other documents, may apply for a multiple-entry M-visa valid for half a year or one year, but the applicants must provide photocopies of the aforementioned visas or relevant documents.