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British to China Visa Required

Visa requirements for British passport holders traveling to China

Entry Requirements

Required Documents

  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity

    Passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of arrival in China and have at least 2 blank pages for visas and stamping.

  • Completed visa application form

    Application must be completed online through the official China Online Visa Processing System.

  • Passport photograph

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    Recent passport-sized photo meeting Chinese visa requirements.

  • Flight booking confirmation

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    Confirmed round-trip flight itinerary.

  • Hotel confirmation letter

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    Proof of accommodation for the entire stay in China.

  • Purpose of visit statement

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    A brief statement explaining the purpose of the visit (tourism).

  • Biometric data (fingerprints and photo)

    Biometric data, including scanned fingerprints and a photo, will be collected as part of the visa application process.

Optional Documents

  • Travel insurance certificate

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    Travel insurance is not mandatory but strongly recommended.

  • Bank statement

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    Proof of sufficient funds may be requested at the discretion of the visa officer.

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