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How to Apply Chinese Visa in New Zealand

China is a vast country with long history, extensive culture and beautiful scenery. Traveling to China, you can visit the ancient and modern architectures, enjoy the picturesque or spectacular scenery, see the diverse landscapes, experience the unique culture and meet the friendly people. In China, you can explore the long history of China by visiting the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army, the Forbidden City, etc. Planning a trip to China, visa and passport usually come to the minds of the tourists from New Zealand. Do I need a visa to enter China? How to apply the Chinese visa in New Zealand? When should I apply my Chinese Visa? These problems are usually the people in New Zealand consider. This article is a complete guide of the Chinese visa application in New Zealand for your reference.

 

Do I need a visa to enter China?

Visa will usually come to our mind when we plan to visit another country. Based on the visa policy of China, New Zealand citizens should apply for Chinese visa in advance to enter into China.

 

Where to Apply Chinese Visa in New Zealand

Generally speaking, you can apply the Chinese visa in the Chinese Embassies or Consulates in New Zealand. You can find the addresses of the Chinese Embassies or Consulates on the official website of the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand. There are latest visa policies, guide of Chinese visa application and information you need when you plan a trip to China from New Zealand.

 

Select Your Visa Category

To apply for the Chinese visa in New Zealand, you should first clarify your visa type. The type of your visa depends on your major purpose to go to China. For example, if you go to China for traveling, you should apply for the L visa. There is detailed description of types of the Chinese visa on the official website of the Chinese Embassy in new Zealand. You can look through the information on the website and check your visa type.

 

Prepare the Documents

To apply for the Chinese visa in New Zealand, you should prepare some documents.
 

Passport

Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, and a photocopy of bio-data page of your passport.
 

Visa Application Form and Photo

All applicants should complete the visa application form online through the China Online Visa Application website. Please note that your information on the visa application form is complete and accurate. If you provide inaccurate, false or misleading information, your application will be declined or you may be refused entry permission to China.
 

You can check the requirements of the photo on the official website of the Chinese Embassy in new Zealand.
 

Except for the passport, visa application form and photo, some supporting documents are needed when applying for the Chinese visa. If you are applying for the L visa to China, you should prepare the supporting documents to show your itinerary in China like round-trip air tickets and hotel reservation record or invitation letter. Supporting documents required depend on the type of your visa, you can check the information on the official website of the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand.

 

Submit the Visa Application

After preparing the documents needed for the visa application in New Zealand, you can submit your visa application to the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand. Please note that each applicant should go the the Chinese Embassy in person to submit your Chinese visa application. At the same time, your fingerprints will be collected at the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand. And please pay attention to that you should go to the embassy according to your place of residence. Your application might be refused if you do not submit your Chinese visa application to the Chinese Embassy according to your place of residence. After submitting your visa application, please keep your pickup form crefully, which should be shown to the staff at the Chinese Embassy while getting your Chinese visa.

 

Pay and Collect

Generally speaking, you need to pay the visa fee and application service fee at the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand after submission. As for the regular visa fees, you can see the prices on the news or information on the official website of the Chinese Embassy in new Zealand. Before your payment, please make sure all the information on the form is correct and complete. Any mistakes or incomplete application materials will make your submission unsuccessfully on the day. If you have any questions please consult the staff at the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand immediately.

 

When should I apply for my Chinese visa?

The Chinese visa is typically valid for three months for single entry. It is advisable that you apply for a visa one to two months before your intended date of entry into China but not earlier than three months. If you apply for the Chinese visa too earlier, your Chinese visa may be expired before your entry into China. And if you apply for the Chinese visa too late, your itinerary in China will be influenced if you could not get your Chinese visa before your intended date of entry into China.

 

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