The Consulate-General of the P. R. China in Vancouver only accepts visa applications from B. C. Province and Yukon Territory.

The following documents should be submitted when applying for Chinese visas:
1. Passport valid at least for 6 months, with at least2blank pages, and in good condition;

2. Completed visa application form, which could be obtained from theConsulate in person or be downloaded here.

3. A recent 2 X 2 passport-size / style photo.

4. Relevant documents for different types of visa:
1) for business "F" visa(single or multiple): An official invitation from the competent Chinese government agencies or organizations, or companies that are authorized to request the Consulate-General to issue visa;

2) for tourist / family-visit "L" visa:Please be noted that the Consulate does not issue individual visas for tourists to Tibet. All applicants traveling to Tibet need to contact your local travel agency to obtain confirmation for group visa from the Tourist Bureau of Tibet at Fax: 011-86-891-34632 or 011-86-891-35588, Lhasa, Tibet, China or at Tel : 01-212- 867-0271, Fax: 01-212-599-2892 New York Office of China National Tourist Service, or from China National Tourist Office, Toronto at Tel. 416 599 6636 Fax: 416 599 6382.

3) for student "X" visa: Foreign Student Visa Application Form "JW201" or "JW202" issued by the Chinese Ministry of Education(copy needed);An enrollment letter from the receiving university in China(copy needed).

4) for employment / work "Z" visa: An Employment License issued by the Chinese Ministry of Labor or a confirmation issued by the Chinese State Bureau of Foreign Experts for applicants to be working in an academic institution;An official invitation issued by a Chinese government agency.

5)for transit "G" visa:A valid visa of the country of destination; An connecting air ticket showing transit through China.

6) for journalist's "J-1" or "J-2" Visa, please first contact the Press Officer at 604-736-5188 ext. 8006.

7) for crew members of unscheduled or chartered flights of private air-crafts or vessels, an official letter from the carrier, along with a name list of the crew members. A landing / docking permit, however, must be obtained prior to departure.

5. Other documents deemed necessary by the Visa Officer.

6. Chinese visas generally have single entry (valid only for3 months), dual entries (valid for6 months ) and multiple entries (valid for 6 months or 1 year).

7. Visa Fees: Single Entry $50CAD  Dual Entries $75CAD  Multiple Entries(6 months) $100CAD   Multiple Entries(1 year) $150CAD.

  For U.S.passport (single,dual or multiple entries ) $130CAD

Service Fees: Rush Service (same day pick-up) $50CAD  Express Service (2 to 3 working days pick-up) $35CAD

Important: The Consulate-General does not accept cash, credit cardor personal check. Please make payment by debit card, money order or company check.

Please be noted that theConsulate does not accept straight forward mail-in application. Those who wish to apply for Chinese visa by mail or courier need to send the applications to their clients or travel agencies in Vancouver, such as " CHINA TRAVEL SERVICE (CANADA) INC. ( Tel: 604-872-8787 Fax: 604-873-2823 Toll Free: 1-800-663-1126 E-mail: info@chinatravelcdn.com)"to submit the applications on behalf of the applicants.