Visas - China

China

China is the third largest country in the world. It is also the most populous country with a rich history of ancient Chinese dynasties. Don't miss the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven and the Beijing Zoo. There are many historical and cultural sites from different stages of Chinese history. The famous Terracotta Army, the Big and Little Wild Goose Pagoda, the Bell Tower, and also the Shanxi Provincial Museum.

A Slovak/Czech passport with visa is required for the trip. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of return and have at least 3 blank pages (including one double page). For visa processing, it is necessary to come to the Embassy in Bratislava for fingerprinting.

A citizen of the Slovak Republic who has a valid passport and a valid visa may enter the territory of the PRC. The validity of the passport must be at least 6 months longer than the expected date of departure from the territory of China. Passport holders must have a visa, which can be obtained from the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Bratislava.

The applicant is required to submit the following documents with the application for a short-stay visa:

  • Valid travel document
  • Completed application form
  • 2x passport size photo
  • Presentation of documents confirming the purpose of the visit
  • Proof of financial means to cover the costs of the stay
  • Proof of permanent residence in the country of origin
  • Return ticket

The processing time for a standard visa to China usually takes around 7 working days.

Fees:

  • One entry - 40 EUR
  • 2 entries - 60 EUR
  • Multiple entries/6 months - 80 EUR
  • Multiple entries/12 months - 118 Eur

The age limit for applying for a work visa is between 18 and 60 years.

Documents required for a work visa:

  • Valid passport for at least 1 year
  • Completed application
  • Passport format photo
  • TEFL/TESOL certificate certified by a Chinese embassy or consulate (for teaching positions)
  • Medical examination report
  • Clean criminal record
  • Letter of notification of work permit for foreigners
  • Diploma or certificate
  • Evidence of at least 2 years' work experience in a relevant field
  • CV
  • Application for a job
  • Copy of employment contract

Visa fees:

The fee for a work visa for citizens of Schengen area countries is EUR 55.

What documents do you need?

To obtain a tourist visa you need:

Important to know

Time limited

A tourist visa is granted to the applicant for a maximum of 90 days for the purpose of tourism.

Fast equipment

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic will decide on the granting of a visa within 15 days.

Valid in the EU

You can also use this type of visa on the territory of other EU member states. But not automatic.

Simplified visa

Since this visa is for the purpose of tourism or visiting, the entire granting process is simplified and procedurally fast.

Essential information

For travelers, the least restrictive visas are those that can be obtained directly upon entering the country - that is, at the border crossing or after landing at the airport. Such visas usually have no conditions.

Sometimes their issuance is subject to the payment of an administrative fee. These visas can be considered more like "entrance fees" or an additional source of income for local governments.

In the case of visas, which need to be arranged in advance at the relevant embassy, this is an incomparably more difficult matter. An applicant for a visa must visit the diplomatic mission of the relevant state in person or through an authorized representative, where he/she will apply for a visa. Since not all countries have their embassies in every country in the world, applicants often have to travel to neighboring countries for the sake of visas, or countries where a given country has a competent authority authorized to issue visas. Various conditions are often associated with obtaining a visa before entering the country.

Tourist visas usually require the presentation of a purchased travel ticket or accommodation reservation, or proof of sufficient financial security for the stay. A frequent requirement of a visa application is the so-called "invitation letter" (also "voucher"), which is a kind of justification for the trip and is issued by a local hotel, or a local tourist agency or host family. Tourist visas are issued for a limited period of time, usually up to 30 days. Tourist visas can entitle the holder to one or more entries/exits. Accordingly, we distinguish:

  • single entry visa
  • multiple entry visa

What do you get

The price services

from €60 / person

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