How do I update my Chinese visa?

Generally speaking, it is not possible to renew, extend a China visa or change it into another type once it is issued. However, if you want to spend more time there, want a multiple-entry visa, or need to have a different type of visa, you can – in many circumstances – apply within China.

How do I make an appointment at Chinese Embassy?

2, Ordinary passport holders are required to book appointments on the website of Appointment for Visa Application Submission (AVAS): https://avas.mfa.gov.cn and submit the applications to our consular office on the date of appointment.

How long does it take to authenticate documents at the Chinese Embassy?

four working days
How long does it take for a foreign document to be authenticated by the Chinese Embassies or Consulates? It usually takes four working days. For urgent cases, the applicant can apply for an express or rush service subject to the approval of the local Chinese Embassy or Consulates.

Can I apply for a Chinese visa by mail?

Mail application for the Chinese Visa is not acceptable. For visa applications, applicants are required to come to the visa office, entrust a relative, friend, or travel/visa agent (no power of attorney is required) to come to the visa office for the application process.

How do I transfer my Chinese visa to a new passport?

You can also apply for a new visa to be issued and stamped into your new valid passport; however, the Chinese Government does not transfer the valid visa from the old passport to the new so you would receive a completely new visa.

Where are Chinese embassies located?

The people’s Republic of China currently maintains one Embassy in Washington D.C., but also maintains 5 consulates-general in the following U.S. cities: New York, NY; Chicago, IL; San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Houston, TX.

Can I apply for a Chinese visa outside of my home country?

Can you apply for a Chinese visa in another country? While it is possible to apply for Chinese visa outside home country, you may run into more difficulties compared with applying from your own country. Some consular offices do not accept applications from temporary visitors in the country concerned.

How do you get documents authenticated by the Chinese embassy?

Get your documents authenticated by Chinese Embassy/Consulates. After certification by the Secretary of State’s office and/or the US Department of State, your documents will be authenticated by the Chinese Embassy/Consulate that holds consular jurisdiction over the state where the document is certified.

What is consular authentication?

Consular authentication, refers to a consular practice ensuring authenticity of the very last signature and the seal affixed to a document related to the application from a natural person, legal person or other organization.

How do I contact the Chinese embassy in Malaysia?

Contact details for the Chinese embassy in Kuala Lumpur The embassy of China in Kuala Lumpur is located at 229, Jalan Ampang and can be contacted by telephone on 3-2163 6815 and 3-2142 8495. The consular section shares location as well as telephone number and email address with the embassy.

Is the Chinese visa application service center in Kuala Lumpur closed?

Due to the recent new phase of outbreak of the Covid-19 virus in Malaysia , please note that the Kuala Lumpur Chinese Visa Application Service Center will be temporarily closed effective from 1st June 2021 in accordance with the recent government regulations. For opening hour, please take note on announcement available on Visa Center website.

How do I get a visa approval letter for Malaysia?

Produce Visa Approval Letter (VAL) from the Immigration Department of Malaysia. Payment of processing fee is CNY200.00 for all passport holders. Payment of Visa fee is CNY80.00 for China, CNY130.00 for India and CNY50.00 for other passport holders.

Is Embassy of Malaysia liable in case of visa denial?

In case of denial of visa or entry into Malaysia by the Immigration Officer, Embassy of Malaysia shall in no way be liable to the applicant in any manner whatsoever.