China visa · Application
China visa application without the hassle
Applying for a China visa is exacting: the electronic form, the right attachments, and a personal visit only if the visa centre requires fingerprints for your specific application. We prepare everything and usually file the application for you.
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Visa centre, form and fingerprints: what to know
China visa applications in Finland are filed through the official Chinese visa centre in Helsinki, and Rustravel usually files the documents for you. A personal visit and fingerprints are required especially in long-term categories that lead to a residence permit after entry, for example Z, X1, D, J1, Q1 and S1 visas. Short-term tourist and business visas, short family visits and X2 student visas usually do not require fingerprints. The visa centre confirms the final need per application and visa category.
Process
How the application proceeds
- 01
Assessment
We tell you immediately which visa type and attachments your case needs, the purpose of the trip decides.
- 02
Documents ready
Passport (valid 6+ months, blank pages), visa photo and bookings or invitation, we check everything before filing. You can have the photo taken at our office or send a digital photo taken with your phone (€10 with a visa order): we process it to meet the requirements and add it to the electronic application.
- 03
Online form
We complete China's online application form with your details and make sure it matches the attachments exactly.
- 04
Visa centre visit
Most applicants give fingerprints, so the submission visit is personal. We prepare everything and brief you step by step.
- 05
Passport back
We track the processing and notify you the moment the visa is issued, normal or express handling as needed.
The price of a China visa depends on nationality, visa type and processing speed, so we quote the price on request. You get a binding quote before we start.
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