Business Visa for China

A Business Visa in China, also known as an M visa, is issued to those who intend to go to China for commercial and trade activities.
This Visa has a Validity of

For longer business stays, foreign nationals might consider a Z visa, which is a work visa, but this would generally require a job offer and sponsorship from a Chinese company.

A Chinese Business (M) Visa is typically valid for three months from the issue date and allows for stays of 30 to 90 days, depending on the specifics of the visa. While in China, you may apply for an extension of your M Visa, but the approval is at the discretion of the Chinese authorities. As always, it is best to verify current policies with the Chinese embassy or consulate in your home country.

Passport

Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and with at least two blank visa pages, a photocopy of the passport’s data page and the photo page if it is separate.

Visa Application Form and Photo

One completed Visa Application Form with a recently taken colour passport photo (bare-head, full face) against a light background (size: 48mm x 33mm) attached. Please click here for general photo requirements.

Please complete an Online Application Form, print it out by color and sign it. Please remember to bring the completed form to the Visa Centre to submit your application.

Proof of legal status (applicable for those not applying for the visa in their country of citizenship)

Applicants other than South Africans must provide the original and photocopy of your permanent residence permit or other temporary residence permits valid for over 6 months beyond the date of your intended date of arriving in China.

Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous Chinese visas

Applicable for those who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship. If you are applying for a Chinese visa for the first time, you should provide the last Chinese passport and a photocopy of its data page. If you have obtained Chinese visas before and apply for a Chinese visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any Chinese visa, you should present the photocopy of the previous passport’s data page and the photo page if it is separate, as well as the previous Chinese visa page (If your name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, you must provide an official document of name change).

Air ticket booking (round trip) and Documents on the commercial activity

Issued by a trade partner in China, or trade fair invitation or other invitation letters issued by relevant entity or individual. The invitation letter should contain:

• Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, passport no., etc.)
• Information on the planned visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures)
• Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual)

Notes:

1. Unless the original version is required in particular, the invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout.
2. If necessary, the consular officer may require the applicant to provide other proof documents or supplementary materials, or require an interview with the applicant.
3. The consular officer will decide on whether or not to issue the visa and on its validity, duration of stay and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant.

Cost Details:

Government Fee:

For a single entry visa, the government fee is R1560.00, with an additional service fee of R860.00.

For a multiple entry visa, the government fee is R2060.00, also with a service fee of R860.00.

IBN Visa Fee:

The fee charged by IBN Immigration Solutions for the visa, is R9000.00.
Please note this is exclusive of VAT and does not include the service fee.

To apply or set an appointment, please visit the following website: Visa for China