CHINA TOURIST VISA REQUIREMENTS

1. Basic Documents

1) Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and with more than 2 blank visa pages.(Required Old and New Passport)

2)  A photocopy of the passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate. (If you apply multiple entry visa, validity of your passport should cover the validity plus duration of stay on your visa).

3) Visa Application Form.

4) One recently-taken color passport photo (bare-head, full face) against a light background (size: 48mm x 33mm) attached. 

2. Supporting documents:

1. A copy of Air ticket (round trip)
2. Day to day itinerary .
3. Proof of a hotel reservation, etc. or an Invitation Letter for Tourist issued by a relevant unit or individual in China.

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. arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, accommodation arrangements, etc.)
(c) Information of the inviting party(incl. name of organization or person concerned, contact telephone number, address, official stamp of the organization, signature of the legal representative or individual).

4. Applicant's personal covering letter, Address to “ The Embassy of the People's Republic of China,  New Delhi India”   (incl. purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, information of the inviting party, such as inviting party's name, address, contact person's name, contact telephone number, etc.)

5.  Last 6 months Original Bank statement with bank stamp and signed.

6. Applicant's original Bank Balance Certificate stating  A/c no, Balance & A/C holder details.

7. If you are working or studying in India, please provide your company's or school's certification letter (incl. company's name, or school's name, address, contact person's name, contact telephone number, applicant's income, etc.)

3. Special notes

1) The applicant should guarantee that all information provided in the application is true and correct. Any false, misleading or incomplete information may result in denial of the visa or refusal of entry into China.

2) The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout. If necessary, the consular officer may require the applicant to provide other documents or supplementary materials, or require an interview with the applicant.

3) The consular officer will decide on whether or not to issue the visa and on its validity, duration of stay and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant.