Chinapac: China Visa
Chinapac Int’l Travel team are aware of changes to Chinese Visa applications that will come into effect on 1 January, 2019, all visa applicants aged between 14 and 70 inclusive will be required to book an appointment to process their visa request in person at a Visa Application Centre; as part of the application process, to collect biometric data (scanned fingerprints) will now have to be provided.
If you’re transiting China, visa waivers are available in certain places. Contact the Chinese Embassy or the China Visa Application Service Centre before your proposed trip for further information.
If you visit Hong Kong from the mainland of China and wish to return to the mainland, you’ll need a visa that allows you to make a second entry into China.
The overall level of advice for China has not changed and there are no travel restrictions in place.
The full advice for China Visa Application can be accessed via following links:
Chinese Embassy/Consulates-General in Canada will collect visa applicants' fingerprints
http://www.visaforchina.org/YVR_EN/generalinformation/news/283367.shtml
Process Modification for Visa Application and Authentication
http://www.visaforchina.org/YVR_EN/generalinformation/news/283368.shtml
Chinapac Int’l Travel will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as appropriate.
Process Modification for Visa Application and Authentication
From Dec. 10th, 2018，a new process of application will be implemented at Vancouver Chinese Visa Application Center.
Ⅰ. New Process of Visa Application
a. Submission
Check-in | Applicants need to submit passports for scanning and take on-site photos. Then you will get a ticket to Counters.
Counter | Submit your application form and profile. You will get a Payment Notice and a ticket to Cashier. Collection of applicants’ all ten fingerprints is needed from Jan. 1st, 2019.
Cashier | Finish the payment of visa fee and service fee then you can get your Pickup Form.
b. Delivery
Check-in | Get a ticket at the Self-service machine.
Delivery | Get your passport and receipt.
Ⅱ. New Process of Authentication
a. Submission
Check-in | Get a ticket at the Self-service machine. No need to make an appointment.
Counter | Submit your profile. And you will get a Payment Notice and a ticket to Cashier.
Cashier | Finish the payment of Authentication fee and service fee then you can get the Pickup Form.
b. Delivery
Check-in | Get a ticket at the Self-service machine.
Delivery | Get your passport and receipt.
Ⅲ. Good to Know
a. Pay at First Visit Payment must be finished before you get the Pickup Form.
b. Incoming Mail Service Application Cancelled You need to submit the profile for application in person. And delivery by mail is still available.
c. New Application Form from Dec. 24th, 2018 Click the Quick Access on our webpage and you will see Online Application Form button. Study the preface, finish the form, make an appointment, print the application form and the appointment form, bring them and welcome to Chinese Visa Application Center!
d. Fingerprints Collection In accordance with the notification issued by the Chinese Embassy and Consulates in Canada,applicants’ all ten fingerprints shall be captured when at our Counter.
All information is subject to change without prior notice. Please visit www.visaforchina.org for the most updated news.
Click here for more information and how to acquire China tourist visa.
For Travel to Tibet, a permit can be arranged free of charge when purchasing a package from Chinapac International. Contact our office for more information.