(Commenced from April 15^th, 2008)

Applications by post will not be accepted. Applicants should submit their applications in person or entrust a third party to submit their applications on their behalf. 

Appointments are not required. Visa may be refused without detailed explanation.

Checklist for visa application:

A. All applicants are required to submit the following documents:

            (1) A valid original passport. There must be blank visa pages in the passport. Pages for endorsements or amendments cannot be used as a visa page. The passport should be valid for at least 6 months;

            (2) One completed Chinese Visa Application Form signed by the applicant. Children's application form can be signed by their parents or guardians;

            (3) One recent passport photograph of white background affixed to the visa application form. Life photos, copied photos and digital photos printed on ordinary paper are not acceptable.

B. Additional documents:

1. L visa (for tourism or visiting relative)

I--If for tourism:

(1)Documents mentioned in part A;

(2)A copy of Chinese hotel booking;

(3)A copy of outward and return flight ticket booking;

For applicants who are going to Tibet, an entry permit issued by Tibetan Tourist Bureau is required. (Fax number of Tibetan Tourist Bureau: 0086-891-6834632; Telephone number:0086-891-6834313)

II--If for visiting relative in China

          (1)Documents mentioned in part A;

          (2)Proof of kinship (e.g. an invitation letter from the relative in China), but the applicants born in China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) as shown in the passport are not required to submit this proof);

          (3)A copy of outward and return flight ticket booking;

2. F visa (for business)

         (1)Documents mentioned in part A;

         (2)Visa Notification Form issued by the Authorized Agency of the Chinese Government (relevant department of Chinese government or the government-authorized company);

         (3)A copy of Chinese hotel booking;

         (4)A copy of outward and return flight ticket booking;

NOTE: For applicants from some specific countries, additional documents other than those mentioned above may be required.

 

Chinese Embassy in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

April 14, 2008