Get a Visa to China - Business, Holiday and Student* Visas

VisaFirst processes Business, Tourist and Student* China visa applications on behalf of the Chinese embassy and can assist in organizing Chinese visas for students, travelers and business people.

Depending on the nature of your stay in China you will need to apply for:

• Chinese Tourist Visa
• Chinese Business Visa
• Chinese Student* Visa

  * Please note that Visa First currently process Student visas only for applicants residing in Ireland

Rather than spend half your day traveling to and queuing in the Chinese embassy and then another half day queuing and waiting to collect your passport we send you the visa application form by email, you return it to us by post, we have it processed and return it to you by post in 5 working days.

To get a Tourist visa, Business visa, Student visa to China you’ll need:

1. Application Form
2. Visa Processing Fee
3. Original Passport - must be valid for at least 6 months
4. Recent color passport-sized photograph taken against white background and printed on standard photographic paper
5. Two way-flight ticket (copies acceptable)
6. Hotel booking (copies acceptable)
7. Stamped self-addressed special delivery envelope

* If you are going for business purposes you will also need to have an Invitation letter on letterhead from an authorized Chinese Government Department or Government-authorized company (original version required).
** If you are going for study purposes you will need an Admission Letter from the receiving School.

How to Apply
In an effort to make it as easy as possible for you to apply, you can contact VisaFirst now and book your China visa application over the phone saving you time and effort.

US Office: +1 866 772 9245 UK Office: +44 207 659 9180 Irish Office: +353 1 878 3329 Sydney Office: +61 2 829 76107

Alternatively click here to have information sent to you by email.

Business Support Services

The following are a list of additional services our staff in China can provide to people doing business in China:

1. Product Sourcing:
Our staff in China can source products on your behalf and get you quotes from a number of key suppliers.

2. Product Samples:
Contact us to arrange product samples.

3. International Payment:
Our staff can organize local payment solutions for you in your local currency. Our team in China can also generally negotiate better prices on your behalf.

4. Shipping:
Most suppliers prices are FOB and therefore don't include customs duty, vat or freight. Our shipment team can organize shipment on your behalf direct to your door. For more information click here.

For more information on business services email bdowling@visafirst.com.