Chinese Visa: smooth journey，express service

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All UK citizens are required to obtain a valid Chinese visa before travelling to China.

The required documents, application fees,and process depend on the type of visa you are applying for.

Check out the following three steps and get your visa done

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Step 1: Which type of visa should I apply for?

Visa Type	Eligible Applicants	Purpose	Duration
L (Tourist Visa)	Individual or group travelers	Tourism, visiting friends	30-60 days
M (Business Visa)	Business professionals	Business activities, conferences	30-90 days
Q2 (Short-term Family Visit)	Relatives visiting short-term	Short-term family visits	30-180 days
Z (Work Visa)	Foreigners working in China	Employment, work assignments	Residence permit after entry
F (Exchange Visit)	Researchers and cultural	Cultural exchange, inspections	30-90 days

Step 2: Which documents do I need?

General Required Documents (Applicable to All Visa Types)

Valid Passport
Visa Application Form
Recent Color Photo with White Background

Specific Visa Type Requirements

L (Tourist Visa)

Round-trip Flight Booking
Hotel Reservation or Invitation Letter from a Host in China + Copy of ID Card

M (Business Visa)

Invitation Letter from a Chinese Company

Q2/S2 (Short-term Family Visit Visa)

Invitation Letter from Family in China
Copy of Inviter’s ID
Proof of Relationship

Z (Work Visa)

Notification Letter of Foreigner’s Work Permit
Employment Contract or Assignment Letter

F (Exchange Visit Visa)

Invitation Letter from a Chinese Institution

Additional Notes: Fingerprints submission and additional documents may be required depending on the specific application.

Step 3: How to apply for a Chinese Visa?

Preliminary Check - Submit the application form and required documents via email for a pre-check.
Send Originals - Once approved, mail the original documents to our London office.
1a Visa Consulting Limited
20 Aldermanbury
EC2V 7HY London
+44 20 4557 6580
Application Processing - We submit your application to the Chinese Visa Center and schedule fingerprint collection if needed.
Passport Return - After approval, we collect your passport and securely return it via courier.
Visa Ready - Your visa is issued—you're all set for your trip to China!

Call us at 020 4557 6580 or leave a message for any clarification you may need.

Why 1a Visas?

Professional

15+ years of expertise, in-depth visa knowledge, and a strong success rate.

Simple

No complicated forms – just provide documents, and we do the rest.

Efficient

Expedited processing available – visas issued as fast as the next day (conditions apply).

Comprehensive

More than just visas – we offer Royal Service, Express Service, and Global Coverage.

⭐ Royal Service

Personalized assistance, document pickup, and fingerprint appointment support for a seamless experience.

⚡ Express Service

Faster processing based on your needs.

🌍 Global Coverage

Visa services for India, Turkey, Thailand, and more.

Hassle-free visas, faster approvals – Travel made easy with 1a Visas!