FAQ on Applying for a China Visa

(March 6, 2023)

Q1: What are the differences between the requirements for applying for a Chinese visa now and those before the epidemic?

A: In addition to the application form, photos, invitation letters, old visa records and other materials required before the epidemic, ordinary visa holders now have two new requirements when applying for a Chinese visa. One is to fill in the visa application form online in advance and make an online appointment to submit the materials. Second, the applicant should go to Kuala Lumpur Chinese Visa Application Service Center (hereinafter referred to as the Visa Center) for fingerprint collection.

The Chinese Embassy in Malaysia has launched the online form filling and online reservation application system for China Visa on May 10, 2021. Visa applicants (except visa applicants from Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions) should log in to the online China Visa Application website to fill in the visa application form online, and log in to the online reservation website to make an appointment to submit the documents. The reservation information must be consistent with the applicant information. The specific website is as follows:

Fill in the form online:

https://cova.cs.mfa.gov.cn

Online booking:

https://avas.cs.mfa.gov.cn

Applicants can also fill in the online form and make an online appointment through the "Quick Entry" section of the Visa Center website. Visa Centre website address:

https://www.visaforchina.cn/KUL2_ZH/

Q2: Do I still need to submit my application to the Visa Center after filling in the online form and making an online reservation?

Answer: Yes. After making an appointment to submit the documents, please print out the confirmation page and the complete form (8 pages in total, double-sided printing is recommended), and sign on the confirmation page. I shall submit the application at the visa center on time with my passport and other application materials (please refer to the Notice on the latest requirements of Visa Application for Foreigners to China, updated on January 8, 2023), and keep my ten-finger fingerprint.

Please be sure to arrive at the Visa Centre within the appointment time. Please show your reservation form and pick up the queue number upon arrival. When the number is called, please go to the corresponding window to submit the application.

Visa Centre Address: Level 5, Hampshire Place Office, Jalan Mayang Sari, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Question 3: After filling in the online form and making the online reservation, can I entrust others to the visa center?

A: The applicant should submit his/her visa application at the Visa Centre on time as scheduled and keep his/her ten-finger print. Those who do not have to take fingerprints may entrust others to submit visa applications.

The applicant must be physically present in Malaysia at the time of submission of the visa application, whether or not he/she has appointed an agent. If you are not in Malaysia when you submit your visa application, please submit your application to the Chinese Embassy or Visa center in your home country, or re-apply after you return to Malaysia.

Q4. Which applicants are exempt from fingerprinting?

A: Visa applicants who are exempt from fingerprinting include those under the age of 14 or over 70; Persons who have applied for visas with the same passport at the Embassy or visa Center within five years and have kept fingerprints; Holders of diplomatic passports or those who meet the requirements for the examination and issuance of diplomatic, official and courtesy visas; We can't keep a 10-finger print.

Q5. What are the requirements of the visa invitation letter?

A: The invitation can be faxed, photocopied or printed. Depending on the case, the consular officer may request the original invitation letter from the applicant. The invitation letter shall contain the following:

1. Personal information of invitees: name, gender, date of birth, etc.;

2. Invitee visit information: purpose of coming to China, planned arrival and departure date, planned residence/visit place, relationship with the inviter or inviter, source of expenses, etc.;

3. Inviting company or inviter information: inviting company name or inviter name, contact phone number, address, company seal, legal representative or inviter signature, etc.

The contents of the invitation letter must be authentic and valid, with no omissions or omissions. Otherwise, the applicant will bear all the responsibilities caused by the return or rejection of the application materials.

Q6: How long does it take to apply for a visa after the application is successfully submitted?

A: Under normal circumstances, the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia can handle the visa within 4 working days (in case of holidays, the processing time will be postponed). For special cases, the Embassy has the right to extend the visa approval time (if more than 4 working days, please take the initiative to email the Visa Center for consultation). It is appropriate for applicants to complete the visa application form and make an online appointment about one month before the intended date of entry. If there is no urgent or special reason to go to China in the near future, it is recommended to avoid the current visa application peak and arrange the application time reasonably.