Some people on the Internet say that visas to China are particularly difficult to pass. Therefore, today we will talk about the 8 most likely reasons why foreigners are rejected when they apply for a visa to stay in China.

1. Mistakes in the visa application form

When applying for a visa, the application form is the most important document because it is the basis for the examiner to decide whether to grant you a visa. Inaccurate information such as spelling mistakes, incorrect passport numbers or invalid addresses can cause your visa to be rejected.

2. Apply for the wrong visa category

This is one of the most common mistakes people make when filling out visa application forms. It is very important to select the appropriate visa category in the application form and submit the appropriate documents. Different visa categories have different requirements.

3. Missing application documents

Before submitting your application, please carefully check the latest application requirements for your visa type and collect all the required documents. If any of these documents are missing, your application may be rejected.

4. From a sensitive country

Applicants from countries where wars, terrorist attacks, political turmoil frequently occur, or countries whose nationality often overruns their visas, or countries with strained relations with China will increase the probability of visa rejection.

5. The applicant has a criminal record

Having a criminal record does not mean that all applications will be rejected. However, if the applicant commits a very serious crime, the possibility of refusal will greatly increase. Misdemeanors usually have no effect, especially when applying for a tourist visa.

6. Engaging in sensitive occupations

Applicants working in religious or military industries may have a higher rate of visa refusal because these industries are considered sensitive by the Chinese government. Although there is no explicit stipulation, there are indeed cases.

7. Notification requirements from embassies and consulates

The Chinese embassies in various countries can formulate their own policies for coming to China in accordance with the requirements of the country. Other countries may not implement them simultaneously. Therefore, all visas for foreigners in China shall be subject to the notification of the embassy.

8. Political reasons

For political reasons, it is tantamount to saying that there is a problem with the diplomacy of the two countries, so visas must not be issued.

Political reasons are often very serious, not only the issue of visas, but also the impact on the national level. So if the visa is really refused for political reasons, just accept the decision.

In addition to the above reasons, there are various reasons for the unsuccessful visa application. We never recommend that customers try to apply for a certain type of visa at will, because once the refusal of the visa will affect their visa records, these will be used as the basis for future visa approval.