List of Essential Documents

Passport

• The passport must have a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of travel.
• The passport should consist of at least 2 blank pages.
• Enclose old passports with the application.
• Handwritten passports, passports with observation and valid passports exceeding 10 years of duration are unacceptable.

Photograph

• The photograph must be clicked within the past 3 months' duration.
• The dimensions of the photograph should be 35 × 45 mm, featuring 80% of the face.
• The image should be clicked against a plain white background with a matte finish.

Vaccination Certificate

• Applicants must bring the vaccination certificate photocopy showing their doses.

Visa Application Form

• The visa application form should be duly filled and checked by the applicant.

Appointment Confirmation

• It is mandatory for applicants to bring an appointment confirmation letter.

Additional Requirements

Cover Letter

• All applicants must have a cover letter stating the purpose of the visit and other personal details.
• The cover letter must be addressed to:
  • Embassy of China, New Delhi, or
  • Consulate General of China, Mumbai, or
  • Consulate General of China, Kolkata.

Other Mandates

• All the documents should be mentioned in English.
• If the documents are not in English, an official translation is required.
• The Embassy or Consulate may ask for other essential documents or call the applicant for a personal interview.
• Biometrics is mandatory for every applicant (subject to age rules mentioned below).

Occupation-wise Requirements

Employed

• Employed applicants must bring company letters on the company letterhead.
• The letter must include the applicant's name, designation and the signature of the authorized signatory.
• Last 3 months’ payslips.
• Leave sanction letter or No Objection Certificate.
• If an applicant recently switched jobs, the applicant must show a company appointment letter.

Self-Employed

• Cover letter on official business letterhead.
• Business registration certificate such as GST certificate, Partnership Deed, Memorandum of Understanding, etc.
• Valid proof of proprietorship.

Student

• Bonafide certificate from the educational institution.
• Student identity card (hard copy).

Retired

• Applicants under this category must bring retirement proof or the last 3 months' pension slips.

Stay Proof & Jurisdiction

• If the passport is issued in a different jurisdiction from the jurisdiction of the visa application, an original company letter and rental agreement are required.

• Mumbai jurisdiction: Maharashtra, Karnataka.
• Kolkata jurisdiction: Orissa, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar.
• Delhi jurisdiction: All other states.

Biometrics

• If the application is submitted in the Mumbai or Kolkata jurisdiction, then the applicant has to present biometrics.
• Applicants below 14 years and above 70 years of age don’t require biometrics.

Marriage Certificate

• If the applicant is married and the spouse's name is not mentioned in the passport, then a marriage certificate is required.

Staying with Friends & Family in China

• Applicants must have an invitation letter from the inviting person residing in China.
• The letter must include:
  • Applicant’s name, passport number, travel dates, places of travel and purpose of travel.
  • A clear Chinese seal and authorized signature.
• The letter must be addressed to:
  • Embassy of China, New Delhi, or
  • Consulate General of China, Mumbai, or
  • Consulate General of China, Kolkata.
• The details must also include the inviting person's permanent address proof, contact number and ID.

Sponsor Documents

• If the applicant is being sponsored, the occupation documents of the sponsor are also required.