You can submit up Friday from 08.00 to 15:00 your documents in our office at Reisnerstraße 18-20, 1030 Vienna Monday.

All papers must be submitted in person or by proxy or collected.

The visa application by mail will be accepted.

No appointment is necessary. (about 5 - 10 min wait time can be expected).

The required documents can be accepted no earlier than 50 days prior to the planned trip.

The processing time is at least 10 days.

Incorrect or incomplete information could pull the refusal of visa. All consequences resulting shall be borne by the applicant. Here, however, you can fill out the visa application on site with us and thus any ambiguities in advance can eliminate.

For the trip to the Tibet Autonomous Region of the PRC group visa must be applied, and a permit from the Tibetan Tourist Office (Tel: 00868916834313, Fax: 00868916834632) is necessary.

For entry to Hong Kong or Macau (for a stay of up to 90 days) there is no visa requirement, but is without a visa not possible to continue his journey to the mainland. Upon entry to Hong Kong passport still must be valid for at least six months. If the entry is done from the mainland and a return to the mainland is planned for a Chinese visa twice entries must be applied.

Persons whose visa with Q1, S1, X1, J1, Z, D is provided have to apply for a residence permit within 30 days after entering China at the Immigration Department of the local Public Security Bureau in the intended location.

If you wish to travel with a private vehicle in China, you should take part in a tour group and apply by a Chinese travel agency a written special permission.

Without permission work or exercise of a professional activity in China is not permitted.

The competent consuls are entitled to determine the category of visa, the validity and duration of stay and the number of entries in accordance with Chinese laws and regulations to reject any application or to change a ready visa issued or cancel without giving reasons for it.

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(1) Passport

Original passport valid for at least 6 months of the request and 2 free pages for visas. A copy of the page with personal information. If there are separate pages for photo and personal data in the passport, each submit copies of these pages.

(2) Visa application form and color passport photo

A completed visa application form and a recent color passport photo (no hat, front) in front of a light background (size: 48mm x 33mm). The passport photo is on the Visa Application Form (https://bio.visaforchina.org)

(3) Proof of residence (applies to all applicants who apply for a visa in a country whose nationals they are not)

If you apply for a visa in a country whose national you are not, you have original and copy accordingly valid residence documents submit a work or study permit, or other valid documents that have been issued by the competent authorities of the country where the Center is located, and entitle the applicant to stay.

(4) Copies of previous Chinese passports or previous Chinese visas.

If overseas Chinese apply for a Chinese visa for the first time, the original of the last Chinese passport and a copy of the page with personal data vorzulegen.Wenn no copies of previous Chinese passports or previous Chinese visas forehand have, then please bring copies of your naturalization certificate.

If you have already received Chinese visas in advance and apply for a Chinese visa with a new foreign passport, which contains no Chinese visa, you should accordingly submit a copy of the page with personal data of the old foreign passport. If there are separate pages for photo and personal data in the passport, each submit copies of these pages. A copy of the Chinese visa contained therein is also required. (If your name is different in the current passport of your name in the old passport, an official document about the name change is required.)

F

An official letter of invitation from a competent institution or person from China. The invitation letter must contain the following information:

1. personal data of the applicant (full name, sex, date of birth, passport number)
2. information on the planned trip (trip purpose, time, destination (s) of the applicant related to the inviting person / institution, information on any financial support during stay in China)
3. information about the inviting person / institution (full name, address, telephone number, stamp and signature of the inviting person / institution or a legal representative)

M

1. documentation with respect to commercial activities and a letter of invitation of a trading partner from China or invitations to fairs , The invitation letter must contain the following information:
   1. the applicant (full name, sex, date of birth, passport number) personal

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b) Information on plannedd trip (purpose of travel, entry and departure date, destination (s) relationship of the applicant to the inviting person / institution to provide information on any financial support during the stay in China)

c) information on the inviter / institution (full name, address, telephone number, stamp and signature of the inviting person / institution or a legal representative)

(2) applicant who shares the Submit or investment certificates, industrial property rights or similar documents, an M-visa for multiple entry with a validity of 6 months may apply when copies of the above mentioned visa or the corresponding documents to be submitted.

L

records that document the itinerary including a confirmed flight tickets (entry and exit) and of having a hotel reservation for the entire stay in China, possibly other accounting documents (eg. As for tours or cruises).

Or a letter of invitation for tourists (invitation letter for tourist), which was issued by a competent institution or person.

The letter inviting tourists must contain the following information:

a) the applicant (full name, sex, date of birth, passport number)personal information

b) information about the planned trip (entry and departure date, destination (s), information on hotel accommodation, etc.)

c ) information about the inviting person/institution (name of host institution or contact person, address, telephone number, stamp and signature of the inviting person/institution or a legal representative)

Q1

for family visits must be submitted the following documents:

(1) a letter of invitation of a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a permanent residence permit for China. The invitation letter must contain the following information:

a) personal data of the applicant (full name, sex, date of birth, passport number)

b) Information regarding the visit (occasion intended date of entry, intended destination (s), intended length of stay, the applicant's relationship with the inviting person/institution, information on any financial support during the stay in China)

c) information on the inviter (full name, address, telephone number and signature of the inviting person)

(2) copy of Chinese identity card (both sides) or passport and permanent residence of the inviting person

(3) original and copy of the respective civil status documents, from which the family relationship between inviting and invited person seen (marriage certificates, birth certificates, certified pedigrees or other certified personal documents)

"Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, sons or daughters, brothers, sister, grandparents, parents and in-laws.

For a nursing ratio (Children) Regulations of Chinese citizens are to be submitted the following documents:

(1) original and photocopy of passports of the biological parents or legal guardian and certified personal documents, from which the family relationship between parents or guardians and children is evident

(2) of the Chinese Embassy or the Chinese Consulate-General certified decision of the guardianship court or nurse permission issued either in China or abroad

(3) authored by Chinese foster parents letter in which agreed to foster relationship and a copy of the identity card (both sides) of the foster parents

(4) a copy of the residence documents proving that the parents / a parent have been abroad at the time of birth of the child if the parents / one parent Chinese citizens

Please note:

Holders of Q1 visa must apply for a residence permit during the first 30 days after entering China at the Immigration Department of the local Public Security Bureau

Q2

(1) a letter of invitation of a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a permanent residence permit for China. The invitation letter must contain the following information:

a) the applicant (full name, sex, date of birth, passport number)personal data

b)information (in terms of the visit (occasion, entry and departure date, destination e) relationship between inviting and invited person information of any financial support during the stay in China)

c) information on the inviter (full name, address, telephone number, signature of the inviting person)

(2) copy of Chinese identity card (both sides) or passport and permanent residence of the inviting person

S1

Applicants want to visit more than 180 days to your living in China relatives, the following documents must be submitted:

(1) is a copy of the passport and the residence of the inviting person

(2) must include an invitation letter of the inviting person, the following information:

a) personal data the applicant (completeness, diger name, sex, date of birth, passport number)

b) Information regarding the visit (occasion intended date of entry, intended destination (s), intended length of stay, relationship between warm and person invited to provide information on any financial support during the stay in China)

c) information about the inviting person (full name, address, telephone number, signature of the inviting person)

(3) original and copy of the respective civil status documents, from which the family relationship between inviting and invited person seen (marriage certificates, birth certificates, certified pedigrees or other certified personal documents)

"Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons or daughters under 18 years old and in-laws.

Accompanying family members of applicants of a Z or X1 visa must submit the following documents:

(1) copies of the documents required for a Z or X1 visa

(2) original and copy of the respective certified civil status documents, from which the family relationship between applicants a Z- or X1 visa and accompanying family members can be seen (marriage certificates, birth certificates, genealogical documents or other personal documents)

"Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons or daughters under 18 years old and in-laws.

Please note that:

IHolders of S1 visa must reach the . immigration department of the local public security Bureau in the intended location within 30 days after entering China apply for residency.

S2

For family visits with a maximum stay of 180 days, submit the following documents:

(1) a copy of the Re isepasses and the residence of the inviting person

(2) a letter of invitation that the following information must include:

a) the applicant (full name, sex, date of birth, passport number) personal data

b)information (regarding the visit reason, entry and departure date, destination (e) relationship between warm and person invited to provide information on any financial support during the stay in China)

c) information on the inviter (full name, address, telephone number, signature of the inviting person)

"Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandchildren and in-laws.

For personal matters relevant documents must be presented that document the purpose of travel.

One of the following documents:

(1) a certificate issued by the Chinese Government Agency for Human Resources and Social Security Alien Employment License of the PRC;

(2) a certificate issued by State Administration of Foreign Experts affaris work permit;

(3) registration certificate of resident representative offices of foreign enterprises issued by Administration Bureau for Industry and Commerce;

(4) a certificate issued by Administrative Department of Culture approval for commercial performances (only for applicants traveling for commercial performances to mainland China);

(5) a letter of invitation of the China National Offshore Oil Corporation for foreign citizens who work promoting companies for petroleum.

G

A valid ticket (plane, ship, train) for a connecting journey to a third country or region

C

a confirmation letter of a foreign transport company or a letter of invitation of a Chinese competent authority

X1

(1) Original and copy of the admission notice (Admission Notice) provided by issued school or other institution

(2) Original and copy of "Visa Application for Study in China" (form JW201 or form JW202) issued by the competent Chinese authorities

Please note:

Must hold an X1-visa at apply for the immigration department of the local public security Bureau in the intended location within 30 days after entering China for a residence permit.

X2

Original and copy of the admission notice (Admission Notice), which was issued by a school or other institution.

R

From highly qualified professionals with special skills certificates submitted or other certificates that comply with the requirements of the relevant Chinese authorities.

J1

a Confirmation letter of the media company where you are employed at

Applicants must first contact the press office of the Chinese Embassy or Consulate General and the competent media authorities in China and pass the appropriate criteria for authorization.

Please note:

Holders of a J-1 visa must reach the immigration department of the local Public Security Bureau in the intended location within 30 days after entering China apply for residency

J2

a Confirmation letter of the media company where you are employed at

Applicants must advance contact the press office of the Chinese Embassy or Consulate General and the competent media authorities in China and pass the appropriate criteria for authorization.

D

Original and copy of confirmation of permanent residency for foreign citizens, which was issued by the Chinese Ministry of Public Security

Please note:

Holders of a D-visa must be made within 30 days after entering China at the Immigration Department of the local Public Security Bureau in apply for a residence permit to the intended location.

Special documents

(1) The letter of invitation can be sent as a fax, copy or printout. Employees of the consulate may require the applicant to submit the letter of invitation as an original. The invitation of Chinese citizens is a two-sided copy of the identity card (ID) accompanied (applies to anyone with an F, M, L, Q1 or Q2 visa apply).

(2) Employees of the consulate may request the applicant to submit additional documents or to appear for an interview at the consulate.

(3) Depending on the situation decides the consulate if a visa is issued. In addition, a decision on the validity, number of entries and length of stay.