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Regent Visa Service LTD is not affiliated with any government or embassy.
Prices include the fees due to the relevant government visa office and additional and separate service charge.

China Business (M) Express visa for United Kingdom nationals.

  Entry Validity Service type Visa fee Handling fee Total
inc. VAT
  Multiple up to 24-Months Express [i] £161.00 £129.00 £315.80
Please note our handling fees exclude VAT & dispatching.
  Entry Info Total
inc. VAT
  Multiple [i] £315.80
Please note our handling fees exclude VAT & dispatching.
Please note there is a 3.5% fee on payments by AMEX, credit cards and PayPal.
REQUIREMENTS
New China Rules:
  • All applicants between the ages of 14 to 69 (inclusive) must attend the China visa centre to have their finger print scanned as part of the visa process. Regent Visas will help you with this as part of our service which includes lodging and collecting your Chinese visa application. Regent Visas is an officially registered Agent with the Embassy, and by using our services you will bypass the queues.
  • However, if the applicant is applying for a Single or Double entry visa for one of the four categories below, then you do not need a fingerprint scan, and therefore do not need to attend the appointment.
  • Tourist (L), Business (M), Family visit, Crew (C)
  • We are able to lodge at the China Visa centres in London and Manchester.
  • The China Visa Centre now operates lodging visa applications on a first come first serve basis. Regent Visas, however, has a set daily appointment time, Monday to Friday. This will save you a lot of time that you spent at the Visa centre. Kindly call us to arrange an appointment.
Passport
  • Be valid 6 months after the entry date in China.
  • Has to have at least two blank visa pages.
  • If the applicant is a dual national then both original passports must be supplied
  • If the applicant is a dual national and one of the passports is British, then the visa must applied for in that passport, but both passports must be supplied. Also supply a copy of the other passport photo details page.
  • NOTE: If holding Isle of Man passport then you must choose UNITED KINGDOM as your Nationality when completing the visa form online.
  • NOTE: If holding Jersey passport then you must choose UNITED KINGDOM as your Nationality when completing the visa form online.
A clear photocopy of the applicants passport Bio info page(s), this includes the photo, and previous China visa.
  • If you have a valid China visa in another passport then supply that actual passport as well.
  • If the applicant has a China visa which is valid for 3 months or more, then it must be used and a new visa cannot be issued. However, if it is valid for less than 3 months a new visa can be issued, but the applicant must supply a letter addressed to the Embassy asking for it to be cancelled and the reason why.
  • If a previous expired China visa is in another passport then supply a copy of both the visa and the photo page of that passport. If not available include a letter to the Embassy explaining why it is not available. You still need to provide a photocopy from the current passport.
  • If there is another unexpired Chinese visa in another passport then you must supply that original passport plus a copy of the bio page and visa. That passport will be submitted with the application and will not be returned for at least 24 hours.
Visa Application Form
  • You must first create your own account on the Chine Visa centre website and in order to complete the visa form.
  • To create your account and complete the visa form online, click on this link View Form
  • Visa form completed online. Print and sign in black ink on pages 1 and 8.
  • If you are involved in Media or Consultancy then in section 3.1 you need to write your job title next to the box you tick.
  • You will also find a link to the visa form in the downloadable pack.
Photograph Uploaded
  • A photo on a pure white background must be uploaded as part of the online visa form completion process.
  • You will find the photo guidance in our downloadable pack.
  • Additionally, if you are applying only at Manchester then also supply a physical passport sized photo. This must be the same one you uploaded onto your visa form.
Letter of Invitation
  • Can be a scanned copy.
  • Needs to be on company headed paper, must include the address, phone and fax numbers.
  • The letter must be dated and be no older than 3 months.
  • Must be fully addressed to the Embassy: Embassy of the peoples Republic of China 49-51 Portland Place, London W1B 1JL
  • Has to include who is financially responsible for the trip to china.
  • State the relationship with invitee and inviter.
  • Must include the purpose, exit and entry dates to China.
  • Must be signed and have the round or oval shaped company seal or stamp on it (must not be the department stamp)
  • Must include the following details from the applicants passport:
  • Applicants full Name.
  • Date of Birth and Sex.
  • Passport Number.
  • Start date of passport.
  • Expiry date of passport.
  • Nationality
  • Have the following information written in BOTH Chinese and English:
  • 1.Full name of the person who signed the invite.
  • 2.The inviters Job title.
  • Names the places to be visited.
  • The signature must be in Chinese (if a Chinese person signed the invite) Otherwise see below please:
  • State who is financially responsible for the applicant.
  • If the person who signed the invite is not Chinese then supply a copy of their passport and Chinese visa.
  • If applying in Manchester then address it to: 'Chinese Consulate General Manchester 71 Denison Rd, Manchester M14 5RX.
To apply for a 5 year multiple entry visa you must be able to provide copies of either of the following
  • If the applicant has been granted two or more 2-year multiple entry visas by the Chinese Embassy or Consulates in the U.K.
  • If the applicant has been granted one multiple entry visa valid for two or more years by the Chinese Embassy or Consulates in the U.K., and visited China at least six times each year during the past two years.
If the applicant has a valid Chinese Visa then a request must be made to cancel it
  • Supply a letter addressed to the Embassy from the applicant stating the reason for needing the current valid visa cancelled.
China Rejection Letter
  • If you previously had an application rejected with a yellow letter from the Chinese Embassy, then it must be handed in with your new application.
  • If not then you must sign the Rejection letter declaration form and include it with your application. You will find one in our downloadable pack.
Media staff and Religious personnel applying for a visa will need to write apersonal statement confirming the purpose of visit to China and most importantly that they will not conduct any media related activities in China or involve in any religious activities. Job title should be clarified on application form 1.15
  • The letter must be typed signed and dated letter.
  • Applicants in this situation should apply one month for the visa before their travel date.
If a Single or Double Entry is chosen the applicant must include a letter addressed to the Embassy (it can be a scan) stating that the applicant knows they are entitled to a Multiple Entry visa, but on this occasion wants a Single or Double entry.
Regent Visas Order Form
  • You will find this in our document pack.
Important Visa Information
  • From 8th May 2018 all applications must be paid for up front when we lodge at the China visa centre. If a multiple is paid for but a single is granted, or if the visa is refused, there will be no refunds. Kindly note all charges, including handling fees, will still apply.
  • Business travellers should only apply for visas for stays up to 30 days, unless they have a written explanation why they need to stay longer.
  • Sometimes the original of the invite for business might be asked for Non British passport holders without a reason.
  • Please note: To ensure the authenticity of the business invitation letter you provide, the Chinese Embassy may contact your inviter and request a copy of the I.D belonging to the person who signed your invite. If the name, or position or signature of this person is not accurate, then the Embassy may return your application without a visa. The Embassy charges an administration fee for rejected applications. Therefore you can include a copy of the inviters Chinese I.D card as an optional extra.
  • Business is an ‘M’ category visa
  • You must enter within the validity dates of the visa. Upon entry you may stay the maximum number of days as stated on your visa. Some occupations i.e. Doctors, Priests and Jounalists can be restricted to the length of their trip i.e. 12 days.
  • Some job titles such as Doctors, Priests and people in Media work, need to provide a day to day itinerary of their trip.
  • You can only apply for a visa no more than 3 months before the travel date.
  • If you have a Criminal record documents provide the original plus a copy of the Police report.
  • Additionally, if you are applying only at Manchester then also supply a physical passport sized photo. This must be just like the one uploaded onto your visa form.
  • M/F/Z visa can only be issued to the applicant who is going to China for work or for important business purpose. Their accompanied spouse or dependant are not eligible for applying visa even if they got PU letter or have their personal information on the Work Permit Notification Invitation letter. Visa Centre can't accept their application.
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