If you're planning a trip to China in the near future, and you're a French citizen, you'll need a visa. This can be obtained from a dedicated center and requires several documents. To prepare for your trip, you should apply for a visa for China at least one month before your departure date, having all the required documents in hand.
Specific requirements for obtaining a visa for China
In the specific case of a trip to China, you need to adjust your visa application according to the nature of your trip. You also need to take into account the maximum duration of your stay, depending on its purpose.
For a business tripThe visa is issued in the form of an invitation only if the trip is for business purposes. If you are looking for work, the residence permit is valid for a maximum of 6 months, and must be applied for.
For a sightseeing tripThe maximum stay is 30 days.
For visit family or for study in ChinaAll you need to do is specify the duration of your stay, and provide the necessary supporting documents.
How to obtain a visa for China
Regardless of the purpose of your trip to China, your visa application must be impeccable and complete. Without these parameters, you risk a refusal, forcing you to make a new appointment at the dedicated center.
Specific documents to be provided
You will automatically have to issue a passport still valid 6 months after your return to France with 2 free pages.
In addition, you must return a visa application form completed.
The latter must be accompanied by all additional documents required depending on the nature of your trip. This may include a copy of your round-trip air ticketsa proof of accommodation (hotel reservations, proof of accommodation) or a letter of invitation for a trip related to your profession.
China visa establishments in France
To establish a valid visa application for China, you can opt for an offer that takes care of your file from A to Z with a specialized agency.
Alternatively, you can go directly to a dedicated visa center at Lyon, Paris, Strasbourg or Marseille. Bear in mind that you'll have to go to one of these centers to be fingerprinted. What's more, the fees will be waived once the visa has been issued.
As part of a business or tourist trip, you can, subject to certain prerequisites, obtain a electronic visaThis means you don't have to go to a dedicated center.
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