Services and Processing Fees

Prices are all-inclusive and apply to all visa types. If you’re applying for a business visa and require a business invitation letter, we can arrange this for you at an additional cost.

ABCC Member

Regular

£470.40

Express  

£542.40

 

Non Member

Regular

£564.48

Express  

£650.88

 

Service Procedure

Step 1 - Submit and Review Documents

Upload the requested documents. We will check the completeness of your documents. Please bear in mind, according to the visa policy made by the Chinese Embassy, we may need you to provide additional supporting documents.

Step 2 - Fingerprint Appointment

After reviewing the documents, we will make an appointment for you to enrol your fingerprints at the China Visa Center.

We will send an email to you confirming your appointment date and time. The email will list all required documents you need to bring to the China Visa Center on the appointment day.

Note: Only applicants between the ages of 14 and 70 need to enrol fingerprints.

Step 3 - Appointment Day Assistance

On the appointment day, our staff will assist you in completing the relevant procedures at the China Visa Center.

Step 4 - Passport Collection

We will collect the passport on your behalf when the visa is issued. After collecting the passport, we will email you to confirm the grant of your visa. We will then post back your passport.

Note: Because your passport is particularly important, we only use Royal Mail Special Delivery, which incurs an extra £10 charge for delivery. Alternatively, you are welcome to come to our office to collect your passport.

FAQs

What are the passport requirements for a China visa application?

  • Your passport must be valid for more than 6 months.
  • Your passport must have at least one blank page.

What are the photo requirements for a China visa application?

  • You need to provide one recent, front-facing, color passport photo with a light background.
  • The photo must meet the specific requirements stated on the official China Visa Center website.
  • The photo should be affixed to the application form.

What proof of legal stay is required for non-British citizens applying in the UK?

  • Non-British citizens must submit a copy of their Biometric Residence Permit Card (both sides) or a valid UK visa.

What if I have visited China before?

  • If you have been to China before, you must provide a copy of your last Chinese visa.

What additional documents are required for applicants under 18 years old?

  • A copy of the applicant’s birth certificate.
  • Copies of both parents’ passports, who must have signed the application form.

What should I do if I have multiple nationalities?

  • You must provide all your valid passports.
  • Depending on the situation, the Chinese Embassy may request that you also submit all your previously expired passports.

Are there any nationality restrictions for applying for a China visa in the UK?

  • The Chinese Embassy in the UK does not accept visa applications from individuals with nationalities from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria, Iraq, or Turkey.