How to Apply Chinese Visa in Northern European Countries

Traveling to China, visa application usually will first come into the travelers’ minds. Citizens from Northern Europe should apply for Chinese visa in advance to enter China. Boasting vast territory, diverse landscapes, long history and profound culture, China is one of the most fascinating countries in the world. Travelers from Northern Europe will ask themselves 3 questions before traveling to China. Should I apply for a Chinese visa to enter China? How can I apply for a Chinese visa in my country? Where should I apply for my Chinese visa? This article provides you a complete guide of Chinese visa application in Northern European countries.
 

Should I Apply for a Chinese Visa to Travel to China?

Citizens from Northern Europe including Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden and Norway should apply for Chinese visa in advance to enter China. Visa application is needed to enter China for Northern European citizens.

 

Where Can I Get the Information of Chinese Visa Application?

For the Northern European citizens who first go to China, you can look through the official website of China Embassy in your country and official website of Chinese Visa Application Service Center to know about the information of Chinese Visa Application. There are latest policies and information on the official websites. Generally speaking, the China Embassy in Northern European countries do not directly deal with the visa application of the ordinary passport holders. You can apply for the Chinese visa at the Chinese Visa Application Service Centers in your countries. However, citizens in Iceland should apply for the Chinese visa to the China Embassy in Iceland. It is recommended that you look through the official website of China Embassy in your countries because there is not Chinese Visa Application Service Center in some countries.



 

How to Apply for Chinese Visa in Northern European Countries?

Clarify your Visa Category

To apply for Chinese visa, you should clarify your major purpose of your visit to China and decide he most appropriate visa category for your Chinese visa application. For example, if you are going to travel to China for tourism, you should apply for the L visa. To make sure your visa category, you can check the information on the China Embassy in your countries or the Chinese Visa Application Service Center.
 

Documents Required for Chinese Visa Application

1. Passport(with at least 6 months’ remaining validity, with at least 2 blank visa pages)
2. A photocopy of the passport’s information page
3. Visa Application Form and Photo(You can complete online Chinese Visa Application Form and check the photography requirements at the official website of the Chinese Visa Application Service Center.)
    

Kindly reminder, for travelers applying for the L visa(Visa for Tourism) to China, you should prepare for the supporting documents to show your itinerary in China including air ticket booking record(round trip) and proof of a hotel reservation or an invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China. And there is invitation letter on the website of the Chinese Visa Application Service Center for your reference.
 

Submit the Application at the Chinese Visa Application Service Center

After clarifying your visa category and preparing the documents needed and making an appointment with the Chinese Visa Application Service Center(you can look through the information on the official website of the China Embassy in your country or consulting with Chinese Visa Application Service Center to confirm whether you should make an appointment in advance), you can submit your Chinese visa application to the Chinese Visa Application Service Center.
 

How Far in Advance should I Submit My Chinese Visa Application?

It is advisable that you apply for your Chinese visa approximately one month prior to your intended date of entry into China, but not earlier than three months. If you apply for a visa too early, the visa might expire before your arrival to mainland China. For example, if you plan to enter China on July 1, the best time to submit your application would be around June 1 (counting working days only).
 

What to do at the Chinese Visa Application Service Center

Generally speaking, you should come to the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in person to submit your Chinese visa application materials. And your fingerprints will be collected at the visa center. Following is the procedure of things to do at the visa center.
 

1. Show your appointment information(If needed), application form, passport and other documents
2. Your on-site photo will be taken while your passport is being scanned, you will get a queue number
3. When your queue number is called, submit your Chinese visa application at the counter and your fingerprints will be collected at the same time
4. If your Chinese visa application is accepted, the Visa Center staff will issue you a payment-due slip.
5. Read the statement on the back of the payment-due slip, sign it and give it back to the cashier.
6. Pay the fee and get a pick-up form and a payment receipt
    

Where Can I Apply for my Chinese Visa?

Denmark: Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Copenhagen
 

Address: Lyngbyvej 28, st.tv. 2100, Copenhagen

 

Iceland: Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Iceland
 

Address: Bríetartún 1, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland

 

Finland: Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in Helsinki
 

Address: Salomonkatu 17B, 3krs, Helsinki, Finland

 

Sweden

Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in Gothenburg
 

Address: Lilla Bommen 6, Floor 4, 41104, Gothenburg, Sweden
 

Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in Stockholm
 

Address: Karlavägen 108, Stockholm, Sweden

 

Norway: Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Oslo
 

Address: 2nd floor, Sørkedalsveien 10D, 0369 Oslo, Norway

 

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