The Embassy/Consulate will make the decision on whether or not to grant the visa based on the result of the final review. Whether the visa is granted or not, your passport will be returned to you.
\nHow do I collect my passport?
\nWhen you submit your passport, the staff of the Embassy/Consulate will tell you how to collect your passport later by visiting the Embassy/Consulate or by post.
\nPlease follow your application status and collect your passport according to instructions on the \"Collect Your Passport\" page.
","choiceCountry.noticeNotice5":"You need to submit your passport by visiting the Embassy/Consulate or by post as required. Your fingerprints may be collected when you visit the Embassy/Consulate.
\nDoes the applicant need to visit the Embassy/Consulate in person to submit the passport?
\nThe applicant may be required to visit the Embassy/Consulate to submit the passport and have the fingerprints taken. Fingerprints of ten fingers will be collected for all applicants for Chinese visas, with the exception of those who are:
\n① under 14 years old or over 70 years old;
\n② heads of state or government and their accompanying family members;
\n③ qualified for a Chinese diplomatic visa, official visa, or courtesy visa (unless the reciprocity principle otherwise requires);
\n④ members of the staff of foreign diplomatic or consular missions in China and their spouses, parents, and minor children;
\n⑤ applicants for Chinese visas at the same Embassy/Consulate of China with the same passports and with fingerprints already taken within the past 5 years;
\n⑥ missing all ten fingers or unable to provide any of the ten fingerprints.
\nIf you have entrusted someone to submit your passport, please confirm the application submission and fingerprint collection arrangements with the entrusted person.
\nPlease track your application progress and follow the instructions on the \"Submit Your Passport\" page.
","choiceCountry.noticeNotice8":"Please select the city for your visa application:","choiceCountry.noticeNotice7":"The Embassy/Consulate will make the decision on whether or not to grant the visa based on the result of the final review.
\nWhether the visa is granted or not, your passport will be returned to you.
","choiceCountry.noticeNotice2":"The specific application materials required are determined by the visa type you are applying for and the location of your application.","choiceCountry.noticeNotice1":"Please enter the 【Start my application】 page
\nSelect the city where you will submit your application
\nNotice: For a city where there is a Chinese Visa Application Service Center, your application will be automatically redirected to the website of \"China Visa Application Service Center\", and the relevant center will provide visa application services for you.
","choiceCountry.noticeNotice4":"Check the result of the preliminary review: Once your application is submitted, the Embassy/Consulate may require you to provide additional materials at any time. Please track the progress of your application through the \"Track My Application\" page.
Revise your application form: If problems are found in your application form or materials, the Embassy/Consulate will return your application for revision. You can make relevant revisions or supplements through the \"Track My Application\" page.
Make an appointment for the next step: After passing the preliminary review, you need to make an appointment for a video interview or a visit to the Embassy/Consulate as required.
First, you need to create an account in the China Online Visa Application System and sign in to the account to enter the visa application page.
\nPlease fill out the application form correctly and completely before uploading the application materials as required. You may save a draft of the unfinished application form if you need to sign out during the process.
\nAfter filling out the application form and uploading the application materials, you need to make the visa fee payment. There is a separate page for visa fee payment and relevant instructions.
\nHow far in advance should I apply for a visa?
\nYou are advised to apply one month before your planned travel date, but no earlier than three months in advance. The application process may take longer in special cases.
\nMay I cancel my application, and will my visa fee be refunded?
\nThe visa application process is complicated, and normally you cannot cancel the visa application you have submitted. Even if you insist on canceling the application, all the visa fees already paid will not be refunded.
","choiceCountry.noticeTitle6":"Step 5: Collect your passport.","choiceCountry.noticeTitle5":"Step 4: Submit your passport.","choiceCountry.enterCountryName":"Please enter the country name.","choiceCountry.noticeTitle4":"Step 3: Check the result of the preliminary review.","choiceCountry.noticeNotice262":"The photo of your travel companion who shares the same passport with you, if applicable","choiceCountry.noticeTitle3":"Step 2: Fill in the application form, upload the materials, and make the payment.","choiceCountry.noticeTitle2":"Step 1: Choose the right visa type and prepare the application materials.","choiceCountry.all":"All","choiceCountry.noticeTitle1":"Select the city for your visa application.","choiceCountry.noticeTitle0":"Please select the city where you will submit your visa application.","choiceCountry.noticeNotice29":"The city you have chosen for your visa application: {0}.The Embassy/Consulate you have chosen will redirect you to the website of the China Online Visa Application (COVA). ","choiceCountry.noticeNotice28":"Other materials","choiceCountry.oceania":"Oceania","choiceCountry.noticeNotice27":"Specific requirements for the photo","choiceCountry.noticeNotice26":"Recent color photo (front view and bareheaded with a white background)","choiceCountry.noticeNotice25":"Application materials:","choiceCountry.noticeNotice24":"General materials:","choiceCountry.southAmerica":"South America","choiceCountry.noticeNotice23":"(Please select the \"Visa Type and Main Purpose of Visit to China\".)","choiceCountry.noticeNotice22":"Checklist of basic application materials
\nPassport:
\nThe original of a passport with at least 6 months remaining validity from the application date and at least one blank visa page, and a photocopy of the data page of the passport.
\n① For a multiple-entry visa with a validity of 12 months, the remaining validity of your passport should be at least 15 months from the application date.
\n② If you hold more than one nationality, please provide the originals of all your valid passports.
\nThe applicant's photo:
","choiceCountry.noticeNotice21":"Notice: Based on the city you have chosen for your visa application, your application may be automatically redirected to the website of the \"China Visa Application Service Center,\" which will provide visa application services for you. ","choiceCountry.noticeNotice20":"The visa services for the city you have chosen are entrusted to {0}. Please pay close attention to the information provided by the Embassy/Consulate and go to the correct address for your application.","choiceCountry.america":"Americas","choiceCountry.northAmerica":"North America","choiceCountry.noticeButton":"Start my application.","choiceCountry.noticeNotice9":"The city you have chosen for your visa application is:","choiceCountry.asia":"Asia","choiceCountry.europe":"Europe","choiceCountry.noticeNotice19":"Examples of materials to be uploaded","choiceCountry.noticeNotice18":"Please select the type of visa.","choiceCountry.noticeNotice17":"The city you have chosen for your application: {0}Your application will be redirected. Please complete your application form.","choiceCountry.noticeNotice16":"Based on the city you have chosen for your visa application: {0}., your application will be automatically redirected to the website of the \"China Visa Application Service Center,\" which will provide visa application services for you. ","choiceCountry.noticeNotice14":"Start filling in the form.","choiceCountry.noticeNotice13":"Checklist of application materials","choiceCountry.noticeNotice12":"List of visa types and purposes of visit","choiceCountry.noticeNotice11":"Type of visa and main purpose of your visit to China","choiceCountry.noticeNotice10":"Notice: Based on the city you have chosen for visa application, your application may be automatically redirected to the website of the \"China Visa Application Service Center\", which will provide visa application services for you. ","choiceCountry.africa":"Africa","choiceCountry.noticeNotice52":"The scope of visa service of the Embassy/Consulate
\nThe Embassy/Consulate of China accepts visa applications made by:
\n① citizens of its residing country, or
\n② citizens of other countries who legally reside in its residing country.
\nThe applicant must currently be in the territory of the Embassy/Consulate's residing country. Please make sure you submit the application in the country where you currently stay.
\nEach Chinese Embassy/Consulate has its own consular district. Please submit your application to the Embassy/Consulate in the consular district you reside in.
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