How Nigerians Can Get a Visa to China

China is the world's most populous nation, with an estimated population of 1.4 billion people. It is located in East Asia and the capital is Beijing. With a total land mass of approximately 9.6 million square kilometers, China is the second largest country in the world by land area. This post will describe how Nigerians can get a Chinese visa.

Types of Chinese Visas You Can Apply For

These following are the various types of Chinese visas you can apply for:
1. Business "F" Visa
2. Transit "G" Visa
3. Students "X" Visa
4. Visa for employment/work "Z "Visa

Where To Go

Embassy of the Peoples Republic of China in the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Address: Plot 302-303, A.O. Central Area, Abuja, Nigeria Telephone: +234-9-4618661, 4618662 Fax: +234-9-4618660 Email: [email protected]

Requirements

For the Business visa, these are the requirements:

1. One completed visa application form with a recently taken passport photo stuck on; all blanks on the application form should be filled in with genuine information; false or incomplete information and illegible words may lead to rejection;

2. Visa Notification Form issued by an authorized unit in China (Visa notification refers to the form of visa notification issued by departments of the Chinese government, or companies and social organizations authorized by the Chinese Foreign Ministry) ;

3. Qualified original invitation & guarantee letter with signature and stamp from the applicant's sponsor and business partner in China. The letter should state clearly applicant's name, position and passport number, applicant's company name, address and telephone number, purpose of visit, duration of stay and specific itinerary in China;

4. Qualified original introduction letter with the full name, title, date & signature of the issuing person from applicant's company. The letter should state clearly applicant's name, present occupation and position in the company, purpose of the visit, intended duration of stay, city intended to visit, name and address of applicant's business partner in China, items and quantity of goods planned to order and purchase;

5. The original and one photocopy of the applicant's ID card. (The original will be returned to the applicant after the interview) ;

6. The original and one photocopy of the certificate of incorporation of the applicant's company. (The original will be returned to the applicant after the interview) ;

7. Hotel reservation in China and round-trip ticket between Nigeria and China;

8. Recent bank statement of account;

9. One photocopy of the applicant's passport Bio-data page and, visa pages with Chinese visa if any;

10. Any proof of business connection with the inviting company in China (e.g. fax of business negotiation, contract, agreement, quotations of goods, invoices, bill of lading.) ;

11. A list of the documents submitted;

12. Other documents the Chinese Embassy requires.

For the requirements for other and all types of Chinese visas, you can check the embassy website.

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