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The Chinese Embassy operates an appointment system for the submission of visa applications. CIBTvisas will schedule your appointment at a convenient time for you after you have submitted, and we have approved your documents. Wait time for appointments can take up to two months due to limited availability. The processing time quoted is the time taken for the visa to be received after the scheduled appointment. Take this in to consideration when requesting your China visa.
Sample of the Business Travel Requirements for an China Visa for Irish Citizens
Passport
The applicant's actualsignedpassport. The passport must:
Be valid six months beyond entry date
Have at least two blank visa pages
Visa Application and Photograph
Complete the enclosed China Application Form. Then send it and the rest of your documents to the CIBTvisas office address listed on the submission checklist page of this application pack. We will provide you with your official China application form, for your signature, when we meet you before your consular fingerprinting appointment.
Upload your photograph at https://cibtvisas.ie/photo-service. For guidance on how to submit an acceptable photograph refer to the China Photo Guide contained in this Application Pack.
Letter of Invitation
A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. The letter must:
Include the applicant's personal details
Include the purpose of the visit, the dates of entry and exit, place(s) to be visited
State the relationship between the applicant and the inviter
State the applicant's financial support whilst in China
State the inviter's name, phone number and address
Bear an official stamp and be signed by the legal representative or the inviter
Copy of Passport
A clear colour photocopy of the information page(s) from the applicant's passport
CIBTvisas Order Confirmation
Provide the CIBTvisas Order Confirmation included in this kit.
Former Chinese Nationals
If you are a former PRC passport holder or were born in China, Hong Kong, or Macau:
You must present copies of any previously issued China visas in your current or expired passport, as well as the expired passport
If you have never been issued a China visa you must submit your previous Chinese passport and a copy of the passport information page
Important Information
Appointment-Based System & Processing Times
The Chinese Embassy operates an appointment system for the submission of visa applications. CIBTvisas will schedule your appointment at a convenient time for you after you have submitted, and we have approved your documents. Wait time for appointments can take up to two months due to limited availability. The processing time quoted is the time taken for the visa to be received after the scheduled appointment. Take this in to consideration when requesting your China visa.
Sample of the Tourist Travel Requirements for an China Visa for Irish Citizens
Passport
Be valid six months beyond entry date
Have at least two blank visa pages
Visa Application and Photograph
Complete the enclosed China Application Form. Then send it and the rest of your documents to the CIBTvisas office address listed on the submission checklist page of this application pack. We will provide you with your official China application form, for your signature, when we meet you before your consular fingerprinting appointment.
Upload your photograph at https://cibtvisas.ie/photo-service. For guidance on how to submit an acceptable photograph refer to the China Photo Guide contained in this Application Pack.
Copy of Passport
A clear colour photocopy of the information page(s) from the applicant's passport
Proof of Travel Arrangements
Details of travel arrangements. These must be provided as:
A copy of the hotel confirmation showing applicant's name
A copy of the flight confirmation showing onward/return travel
CIBTvisas Order Confirmation
Provide the CIBTvisas Order Confirmation included in this kit.
Former Chinese Nationals
If you are a former PRC passport holder or were born in China, Hong Kong, or Macau:
You must present copies of any previously issued China visas in your current or expired passport, as well as the expired passport
If you have never been issued a China visa you must submit your previous Chinese passport and a copy of the passport information page
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