China visa requirements checklist for Mumbai consulate

China Visa Requirements at Mumbai Consulate

Complete documentation and requirements for all visa types at the China consulate in Mumbai

Common Requirements for All Visa Types

These documents are required for all visa types at Mumbai consulate:

Personal Documents

  • Valid Passport

    6 months from the date of travel. Applicants must have a valid passport (Handwritten passport is not allowed). Old passports are required if any.

  • Visa Form

    1 Online visa application form (Back to back application forms are not accepted).

  • Passport Size Photo

    2 Photograph (Fresh ones i.e. NOT used earlier for any visa) (recent color Photograph (Fresh ones i.e. NOT used earlier for any visa) with 80% face coverage.) detailed specifications provided in notes below

Visa Type Specific Requirements

Additional documents required for each visa type

Business Visa

Business Documents

  • Invitation Letter

    Original / Copy of Invitation Letter copy from China it has to be addressed to The Consulate General Of China

  • Invitation from Chinese Company as per the Embassy format strictly ( Invitation letter format attached in the Forms section).

    Signatory Name should be written in the Chinese language.

  • Signatures should be Cross signature on company seal( and should be in Chinese)

    Photo ID of signatory who signs the ivitation letter (with name and signature same as those on Invitation letter)

  • Inviter Company registration copy

    Company’s Cover Letter

  • Original Covering letter on business letterhead addressed to The Consulate General of China,Mumbai mentioning full name, passport No and traveling dates from Indian Company - also mention date on top the letter

Biometrics

  • Biometrics Mandatory

    Applicant must appear in person at the time of visa submission after booking an appointment.

Note

  • If the form is submitted online through Mondy, online charges shall be applicable.

    As per the latest update from The Chinese Embassy, New Delhi, the following THREE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS are required for visa processing if the passport is issued outside the jurisdiction of the Delhi Embassy: Company ID proof of the applicant. A NOC letter from the company (on company letterhead) for the applicant’s China travel, also mentioning the working address of the applicant. National Identity Card copy (e.g., Aadhar card, Voter ID card, Driving License, Ration Card, etc.) of the applicant from states within Delhi's jurisdiction. If the National ID card is not available for Delhi jurisdiction, then the application needs to be filed as per the jurisdiction rules and not in Delhi. For further details, refer to our website. All above 3 additional requirements are applicable with immediate effect. The China Embassy will not process any visas if these documents are not submitted along with passports issued outside the jurisdiction of New Delhi.

Photo Specifications

  • Photo Specifications

    It must be a color photo, taken recently within the last 6 months.

  • Size: 35mm x 45mm.

    Face coverage: 80%.

  • Background: White only, and not wearing white clothes.

    On glossy paper only (Matte and semi-matte photographs will not be accepted).

  • Eyeglasses are allowed except thick-rimmed, tinted, or glare glasses. There should not be any reflection due to eyeglasses.

Fees

-: NORMAL Rs. 2900/- (Single entry) Rs. 4400/- (double entry) Rs. 5900/- (6 month multiple entry) Rs. 8800/- (12 month multiple entry) URGENT/EXPRESS CHARGES = Rs.1800 VFS charges (Normal) Rs. 1973/- VFS Charges (EXPRESS) Rs. 2908/- Premium Lounge 2908 (Mandatory) VFS courier Rs. 902 (optional)

Processing Time

Normal - 7-8 working days. Urgent - 5-6 working days. Urgent visas submited on the following day as entry into VFS before 10AM NOTE: Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate.

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Tourist Visa

Biometrics

  • Biometrics Mandatory

    Applicant must appear in person at the time of visa submission after booking an appointment.

Note

  • If the form is submitted online through Mondy, online charges shall be applicable.

    As per the latest update from The Chinese Embassy, New Delhi, the following THREE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS are required for visa processing if the passport is issued outside the jurisdiction of the Delhi Embassy: Company ID proof of the applicant. A NOC letter from the company (on company letterhead) for the applicant’s China travel, also mentioning the working address of the applicant. National Identity Card copy (e.g., Aadhar card, Voter ID card, Driving License, Ration Card, etc.) of the applicant from states within Delhi's jurisdiction. If the National ID card is not available for Delhi jurisdiction, then the application needs to be filed as per the jurisdiction rules and not in Delhi. For further details, refer to our website. All above 3 additional requirements are applicable with immediate effect. The China Embassy will not process any visas if these documents are not submitted along with passports issued outside the jurisdiction of New Delhi.

Photo Specifications

  • Photo Specifications

    It must be a color photo, taken recently within the last 6 months.

  • Size: 35mm x 45mm.

    Face coverage: 80%.

  • Background: White only, and not wearing white clothes.

    On glossy paper only (Matte and semi-matte photographs will not be accepted).

  • Eyeglasses are allowed except thick-rimmed, tinted, or glare glasses. There should not be any reflection due to eyeglasses.

Fees

-: NORMAL Rs. 2900/- (Single entry) Rs. 4400/- (double entry) Rs. 5900/- (6 month multiple entry) Rs. 8800/- (12 month multiple entry) URGENT/EXPRESS CHARGES = Rs.1800 VFS charges (Normal) Rs. 1973/- VFS Charges (EXPRESS) Rs. 2908/- Premium Lounge 2908 (Mandatory) VFS courier Rs. 902 (optional)

Processing Time

Normal - 7-8 working days. Urgent - 5-6 working days. Urgent visas submited on the following day as entry into VFS before 10AM NOTE: Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate.

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Work Visa

Work Documents

  • Original Ministry Approval

    Original Ministry Approval.

  • Original Alien Employment License (Green Card)

    Original Alien Employment License (Green Card).

  • Medical Certificate

    Medical Certificate with Government Hospital Stamp and Signature.

Biometrics

  • Biometrics Mandatory

    Applicant must appear in person at the time of visa submission after booking an appointment.

Note

  • If the form is submitted online through Mondy, online charges shall be applicable.

    As per the latest update from The Chinese Embassy, New Delhi, the following THREE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS are required for visa processing if the passport is issued outside the jurisdiction of the Delhi Embassy: Company ID proof of the applicant. A NOC letter from the company (on company letterhead) for the applicant’s China travel, also mentioning the working address of the applicant. National Identity Card copy (e.g., Aadhar card, Voter ID card, Driving License, Ration Card, etc.) of the applicant from states within Delhi's jurisdiction. If the National ID card is not available for Delhi jurisdiction, then the application needs to be filed as per the jurisdiction rules and not in Delhi. For further details, refer to our website. All above 3 additional requirements are applicable with immediate effect. The China Embassy will not process any visas if these documents are not submitted along with passports issued outside the jurisdiction of New Delhi.

Photo Specifications

  • Photo Specifications

    It must be a color photo, taken recently within the last 6 months.

  • Size: 35mm x 45mm.

    Face coverage: 80%.

  • Background: White only, and not wearing white clothes.

    On glossy paper only (Matte and semi-matte photographs will not be accepted).

  • Eyeglasses are allowed except thick-rimmed, tinted, or glare glasses. There should not be any reflection due to eyeglasses.

NOTE

  • The Embassy of China has started issuing few visas with limited stay and validity, i.e. with a validity of less than 3 months and stay shorter than 30 days. Hence, we recommend you to please SEND US THE ACTUAL TRAVEL ITINERARY along with your China visa applications, so that we may submit it along with the visa application accordingly.

Medical Requirement

  • Physical Examination Record

    any Indian Government/State run Hospital. The photo on the Record should also be stamped by the Hospital. (Valid for six months from issued date.) Original and Photocopy.

Fees

NORMAL: Rs. 2900/- (Single entry) VFS Charges: Rs. 1973/- applicable by draft in our favor to be sent with documents Premium Lounge: Rs. 2908 (Mandatory) VFS Courier: Rs. 892 (Optional)

Processing Time

7-8 working days. NOTE: Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate.

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Contact Information

China Embassy/Consulate in Mumbai

Address

The Consulate General of China: 11th Floor, Nariman Bhavan, 227, Backbay Reclamation, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021

Tel

6632 4303 / 04 / 05 / 06

VFS

Tulsiani Chambers, Ground Floor, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021 Tel: 2285 5271 / 2285 3923

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