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China Visa - When, Where & How to Apply  
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Travel visa is mandatory for Western visitors going to China. Laurus Travel customers should contact us or visit this Web page for updated information. Please note you should not mention Tibet or any part of it, such as Lhasa or Shigatse, on the application form without seeking advice from us first. Where applicable, a separate Tibet entry permit for the group will be obtained through our China office without your involvement. 

You are advised to wait till within 10 weeks of departure to apply for the visa. Applications submitted more than 3 months prior to intended date of entry may be rejected. Generally, mail-in applications are not accepted by the Chinese visa issuing offices. Exceptions to this rule may exist. So please check with the local Chinese embassy or consulate for detailed instructions if you plan to obtain your Chinese visa on your own. To apply through Laurus Travel you must

  1. Send us your actual passport
    The passport must have at least two blank visa pages and a minimum validity of 6 months at the time of intended entry (multiple entry visa requires a longer validity).
     
  2. Pay the visa fee and handling charge
    A single entry visa costs $50 for Canadian passport holders and $140 for US passport holders per fee schedule set by the Chinese government. Double or multiple entry visa may cost more. Our handling charge which includes courier fee to return the passport is $50 for singles and $40 per person for couples provided one single return address is used. The appropriate charge should be on your invoice if the service was requested at the time of your tour booking. There is no need to send us separate payment for visa application.
     
  3. Complete the visa application form
    Each applicant must complete his or her own form. Click here for a completed sample. If you notice different versions of the form available and you plan to apply for the visa on your own, you should contact the local Chinese embassy or consulate for the proper form. The blank form posted on our website is intended for customers applying through Laurus Travel only.
     
  4. Provide one portrait photograph (2"x2")
    Notarization or signature on the back of the passport style colour photo is not required. Photos generated using a home computer/printer are generally rejected due to poor quality. If in doubt please follow the same requirements for passport photos save photographer's signature. Failure to provide a quality photograph as required will result in unnecessary delay and extra cost.

Where should I send the passport, photo and completed application form?
Please refer to your invoice or contact us for details. Please do NOT send your applications to us without first checking with us!

How soon will I get my passport back?
The passport with visa imprinted inside will be returned to you 2 weeks after our receipt of your passport application assuming all paperwork is in order. Rush service is available at higher cost. We use FedEx, UPS, and traceable priority service by Canada Post and US Postal Service to return passports.

What else should I know or watch out for when filling out my visa application?
-- You may want to ask for a couple of weeks more than you need in case you have to stay behind after the tour due to an unexpected event.

-- If you never had a legal Chinese name, please leave the question unanswered.

-- If you are a married woman using your husband's surname, you do not need to mention your maiden name under "Other or Former Name".

-- You do not need to mention all the cities to visit if the form does not have enough space to list them all.

-- Please be sure to contact us for advice if your trip includes Tibet.

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