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Denmark
Population: 5,450,661
Area: 43,094 sq km
Ethnic groups: Scandinavian, Inuit, Faroese, German, Turkish, Iranian, Somali
Religions: Evangelical Lutheran, other Protestant and Roman Catholic, Muslim
Languages: Danish, Faroese, Greenlandic, German
Capital: Copenhagen
Country Phone Code: +45
Currency: Danish krone
Area: 43,094 sq km
Ethnic groups: Scandinavian, Inuit, Faroese, German, Turkish, Iranian, Somali
Religions: Evangelical Lutheran, other Protestant and Roman Catholic, Muslim
Languages: Danish, Faroese, Greenlandic, German
Capital: Copenhagen
Country Phone Code: +45
Currency: Danish krone
Apply for Chinese Visas
1．Brief Introduction of Chinese Visa Categories
Tourist Visa(L): for sightseeing, visiting family or friends.
Business Visa(F): for business trips invited by Chinese partners or trainees to stay in China for less than 6 months.
Student Visa(X): for aliens studying in China for more than 6 months.
Employment Visa(Z): for employed aliens who will work in China for more than 6 months.
Transit Visa(G): for aliens who transit in China to other countries or regions.
Journalist Visa(J): for journalists.
Residence Visa(D): for aliens intending to reside in China permanently.
Visas C: for Train Attendants, Air Crew Members and Seamen.
Diplomatic or Service Visa: for diplomatic or official passport holders.
2．Tourist Visa(L-Visa)
Tourist visas are generally issued to applicants who intend to visit China for sightseeing, visiting family or friends.
(1)Requirements:
One completely filled-out Visa Application Form（Download ）.
One recent passport-size photo. Please stick the photo to the application form.
Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages.
(2)The following applicants may apply for multi-entry tourist visas:
Applicant born in China with the record of visits to China for at least twice in the past year: copy of the record of visits rquired.
Applicant who owns a property in China: copy of certificate of property required.
Applicant born in China needs to visit China frequently for health care: certificate of a doctor required.
Applicant whose spouse, children or parents reside in China: copy of certificate of marriage or kindred required.
Applicant with a record of multi-entry tourist visas: copy of multi-entry tourist visas required.
Other applicants who were born in China intend to visit China frequently: necessary supporting document required.
3.Business Visa(F-Visa)
Business visas are generally issued to applicants who intend to take business trips to China and will stay in China for less than 6 months.
(1)Requirements:
One completely filled-out Visa Application Form (Download ).
One recent passport-size photo. Please stick the photo to the application form.
Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages
For single-entry or two-entry business visa: an invitation from the relevant Chinese governmental departments, relevant companies, business entities or non-profit governmental organizations is required.
(2)The following applicants may apply for a multiple-entry F-visa valid for 6 months or 12 months, and the relevant supporting documents should also be submitted:
Applicant who intends to visit China frequently on business purposes: a letter from his or her company or the host company in China is required to prove that the applicant will visit China frequently within one year.
Applicant who has had a multi-entry visa: copy of multi-entry visa and entry record required.
(3)The following applicants may apply a multiple-entry F-visa valid for 24 months, and the relevant supporting documents should also be submitted:
Applicant who has had the record of visits to China at least twice with business visa (F visa) in the past year and has a formal letter from his or her company to prove that he or
she will visit China frequently on business purposes: copies of business visas、entry records, and the formal letter from the company required.
Applicant who invests in China: copy of the business registration or relevant business permit with the applicant's name required.
Applicant who has the record of multi-entry business visa: copy of the visa required.
NOTES:
Original passport should be valid at least 24 months beyond the date of application.
It will take 4 working days to process the visa. There is no the same day or next day pickup service for applicants of multiple-entry F-visas valid for 24 months.
Multiple-entry F-visas valid for 24 months can only be applied for in the nationality country of the applicants. We only issue Multiple-entry F-visas valid for 24 months to Danish citizens.
4.Student Visa(X-Visa)
Student visas are generally issued to applicants who intend to study in China for more than 6 months.
Requirements:
One completely filled-out Visa Application Form(Download ).
One recent passport-size photo. Please stick the photo to the application form.
Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages.
Original and copy of visa application form for international students (JW-202) issued by the Ministry of Education of China, and notification of admission from the receiving school with the seal of the said ministry are required.
A Physical Examination Record for Foreigner (Q-2) filled out and signed by a doctor.
Aliens holding X-visas shall, within 30 days of entry into China, obtain aliens' residence permits from the Public Security Bureau at their residing local places. Otherwise, aliens may be fined, detained or even ordered to leave the country within a specific time period.
5.Employment/work Visa(Z-Visa)
Employment Visas are generally issued to applicants who are employed to work in China for more than 6 months and who intend to do business in China.
Requirements:
One completely filled-out Visa Application Form
One recent passport-size photo. Please stick the photo to the application form.
Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages.
An invitation letter or telegram from the relevant department of the Chinese Government or Government-authorized company.
Original and copy of Foreign Experts Working Permit issued by the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affaris, or orginal and copy of Alien Employment License issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, or other relevant permit of employment.
The spouse or children of the Z-visa applicant who accompany the applicant to stay in China are required to be listed in the above-mentioned invitation letter or telegram. Otherwise, original and copy of Marriage Certificate or Birth Certificate to prove their relationship are also required.
NOTES: Z-visa is generally valid for 3 months. Applicants should apply for a residence permit from a local county-level Public Security Bureau within 30 days after entering China.
6.Transit Visa(G-Visa)
Transit visas are generally issued to applicants who intend to transit to another country or region via China.
Requirements:
One completely filled out Visa Application Form(Download ).
One recent passport-size photo. Please stick the photo to the application form.
Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages.
A valid visa from the destination country (region) and connecting tickets are required.
NOTES:
G-visas are generally good for one or two entries.
Australian, New Zealand, American, Canadian, South Korean, German, French, Dutch, Luxemburg, Belgian, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Austrian, Greek, Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian and Swedish passports bearers do not need a Transit Visa (G Visa) if they transit via SHANGHAI and staying for less than 48 hours (going out of the airport is allowed).
7.Journalist Visa(J-1, J-2 Visa)
You are kindly requested to contact the press department of the Embassy (Tel.:39460869) for detailed information about the Journalist visa.
Requirements:
One completely filled out Visa Application Form(Download).
One recent passport-size photo. Please stick the photo to the application form.
Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages and valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of application.
A letter or telegram from the competent department of the Chinese Government is required.
NOTES:
J-1 visas are generally valid for 3 month. Applicants should apply for a residence permit from a local Public Security Bureau within 30 days after entering China.
Journalists to visit China for sightseeing will be issued an L-visa and are not permitted to cover news.
8.Residence Visa (D-Visa)
Requirements:
One completely filled-out Visa Application Form(Download).
One recent passport-size photo. Please stick the photo to the application form.
Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages and valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of application.
A permanent residence confirmation form is required. You or your designated relatives in China may obtain this form from the exit-and-entry department of the municipal or county public security bureau where you intend to reside.
NOTES:
D-visas are generally good for one entry and valid for 3 months. Applicants should apply for a residence permit from a local Public Security Bureau within 30 days after entering China.
9.Visa C：for Train Attendants,Air Crew Members and Seamen
Requirements:
One completely filled out Visa Application Form(Download).
One recent passport-size photo. Please stick the photo to the application form.
Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages
The application will be dealt in accordance with the mutual agreement. An invitation letter from the relevant department of the Chinese Government is required when there is no agreement or when the application is not within the agreement.
NOTES:
Train Attendants, Air Crew Members and Seamen to visit China for touring or a family visit should apply for another L-visa despite the validities of their C-visas.
10.Diplomatic or Service Visa
Both visas are for foreign government officials, the staff of diplomatic missions or the United Nations who intend to travel to China for an official mission or accreditation.
Requirements:
One completely filled-out Visa Application Form(Download).
One recent passport-size photo. Please stick the photo to the application form.
Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages.
A diplomatic note from your government, consulate general, or the United Nations is required.
If you are invited by Chinese governmental departments, a notification of issuance of visa, invitation letter, or telegram or pertinent document from the competent department is also required.
11.some advices in applying for Chinese Visa
Applicants are reminded to pay attention to the following:
Please arrange your travel to China properly before submitting your visa application. Applicants are required to fill in the Visa Application Form completely and correctly, especially the utmost duration of each stay and intended number of entries.
Consuls will make the final decision on categories, number of entries validity and duration of stay according to laws and regulations.
Applicants have the responsibility to check the contents of visas, and report to consuls when doubts aroused.
All Danish citizens, including Chinese Danes should have valid visas when they enter China. Please check if the visas are valid and have enough number of entries. Applicants should reapply for visas if the visas in the passport are invalid or number of entries is not enough.
An applicant born in China who is applying for a Chinese visa with his or her new foreign passport is required to submit his or her Chinese passport or last foreign passport.
A child of Chinese descent who was born abroad and applies for a Chinese visa for the first time is required to submit his or her Birth Certificate and foreign passport or foreign permanent residence permit of one of his or her parents.
All foreign citizens should not stay in China beyond the duration of stay permitted.
12.Learn about “Validity of Visa, Entries of visa and Duration of each stay”.
Validity of Visa (Enter before) means that you may use the visa to enter China before 12:00am on the date printed on the visa if there is enough number of entries. Visas become invalid and can not be extended after the date of Enter Before even if there are Entries left. Chinese visas come into effect on the date of issuance and are generally valid for 3 months, and up to 24 months from the date of application. Applicants should arrange the entry date in advance and apply for visas before their departure date. Visa may become invalid if you apply for the visa earlier than 2 months before entry date. You may not have enough time to apply for the visa if you do it later than 2 weeks. Applicants should apply for their visas before the purchase of air tickets. They should take all responsibility if they decide to change their journey and the visas become invalid.
Entries of Visa means the number of entries permitted while visa is valid. Visas become invalid after the applicants fully use the entries permitted, which can not be added or changed. Visa becomes invalid if it goes beyond the date of Enter Before even if there are some entries left.
Duration of Each Stay after Entry means the longest period the applicants are permitted to stay in China. Duration of Each Stay is counted from the date of entry. Applicants should apply for an extension of the duration at a local county level Public Security Bureau if he or she stays in China longer than the Duration of Each Stay printed on the visa.Z, J-1, D AND X visa holders should apply for residence permits at local Public Security Bureaus no later than 30 days after their arrival in China. Otherwise, they become illegal residents.
13.Applicants should take responsibilities in the following cases:
Visa application forms have not been completely and correctly filled out;
Visas became invalid because the applicants applied for the visas more than 2 months before their entry dates.
Visas are not ready before the departure dates due to the delay in visa applications;
Visas become invalid because the applicants change their entry dates.
Visas have not been carefully checked while being picked up and some errors are found afterwards;
Applicants are refused to enter China or even to get on the planes heading for China because the validity and number of entries are not correct;
Categories and Duration of Each Stay of the visa have not been properly checked and applicants have been in China beyond the permitted period.
1．Brief Introduction of Chinese Visa Categories
Tourist Visa(L): for sightseeing, visiting family or friends.
Business Visa(F): for business trips invited by Chinese partners or trainees to stay in China for less than 6 months.
Student Visa(X): for aliens studying in China for more than 6 months.
Employment Visa(Z): for employed aliens who will work in China for more than 6 months.
Transit Visa(G): for aliens who transit in China to other countries or regions.
Journalist Visa(J): for journalists.
Residence Visa(D): for aliens intending to reside in China permanently.
Visas C: for Train Attendants, Air Crew Members and Seamen.
Diplomatic or Service Visa: for diplomatic or official passport holders.
2．Tourist Visa(L-Visa)
Tourist visas are generally issued to applicants who intend to visit China for sightseeing, visiting family or friends.
(1)Requirements:
One completely filled-out Visa Application Form（Download ）.
One recent passport-size photo. Please stick the photo to the application form.
Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages.
(2)The following applicants may apply for multi-entry tourist visas:
Applicant born in China with the record of visits to China for at least twice in the past year: copy of the record of visits rquired.
Applicant who owns a property in China: copy of certificate of property required.
Applicant born in China needs to visit China frequently for health care: certificate of a doctor required.
Applicant whose spouse, children or parents reside in China: copy of certificate of marriage or kindred required.
Applicant with a record of multi-entry tourist visas: copy of multi-entry tourist visas required.
Other applicants who were born in China intend to visit China frequently: necessary supporting document required.
3.Business Visa(F-Visa)
Business visas are generally issued to applicants who intend to take business trips to China and will stay in China for less than 6 months.
(1)Requirements:
One completely filled-out Visa Application Form (Download ).
One recent passport-size photo. Please stick the photo to the application form.
Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages
For single-entry or two-entry business visa: an invitation from the relevant Chinese governmental departments, relevant companies, business entities or non-profit governmental organizations is required.
(2)The following applicants may apply for a multiple-entry F-visa valid for 6 months or 12 months, and the relevant supporting documents should also be submitted:
Applicant who intends to visit China frequently on business purposes: a letter from his or her company or the host company in China is required to prove that the applicant will visit China frequently within one year.
Applicant who has had a multi-entry visa: copy of multi-entry visa and entry record required.
(3)The following applicants may apply a multiple-entry F-visa valid for 24 months, and the relevant supporting documents should also be submitted:
Applicant who has had the record of visits to China at least twice with business visa (F visa) in the past year and has a formal letter from his or her company to prove that he or
she will visit China frequently on business purposes: copies of business visas、entry records, and the formal letter from the company required.
Applicant who invests in China: copy of the business registration or relevant business permit with the applicant's name required.
Applicant who has the record of multi-entry business visa: copy of the visa required.
NOTES:
Original passport should be valid at least 24 months beyond the date of application.
It will take 4 working days to process the visa. There is no the same day or next day pickup service for applicants of multiple-entry F-visas valid for 24 months.
Multiple-entry F-visas valid for 24 months can only be applied for in the nationality country of the applicants. We only issue Multiple-entry F-visas valid for 24 months to Danish citizens.
4.Student Visa(X-Visa)
Student visas are generally issued to applicants who intend to study in China for more than 6 months.
Requirements:
One completely filled-out Visa Application Form(Download ).
One recent passport-size photo. Please stick the photo to the application form.
Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages.
Original and copy of visa application form for international students (JW-202) issued by the Ministry of Education of China, and notification of admission from the receiving school with the seal of the said ministry are required.
A Physical Examination Record for Foreigner (Q-2) filled out and signed by a doctor.
Aliens holding X-visas shall, within 30 days of entry into China, obtain aliens' residence permits from the Public Security Bureau at their residing local places. Otherwise, aliens may be fined, detained or even ordered to leave the country within a specific time period.
5.Employment/work Visa(Z-Visa)
Employment Visas are generally issued to applicants who are employed to work in China for more than 6 months and who intend to do business in China.
Requirements:
One completely filled-out Visa Application Form
One recent passport-size photo. Please stick the photo to the application form.
Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages.
An invitation letter or telegram from the relevant department of the Chinese Government or Government-authorized company.
Original and copy of Foreign Experts Working Permit issued by the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affaris, or orginal and copy of Alien Employment License issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, or other relevant permit of employment.
The spouse or children of the Z-visa applicant who accompany the applicant to stay in China are required to be listed in the above-mentioned invitation letter or telegram. Otherwise, original and copy of Marriage Certificate or Birth Certificate to prove their relationship are also required.
NOTES: Z-visa is generally valid for 3 months. Applicants should apply for a residence permit from a local county-level Public Security Bureau within 30 days after entering China.
6.Transit Visa(G-Visa)
Transit visas are generally issued to applicants who intend to transit to another country or region via China.
Requirements:
One completely filled out Visa Application Form(Download ).
One recent passport-size photo. Please stick the photo to the application form.
Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages.
A valid visa from the destination country (region) and connecting tickets are required.
NOTES:
G-visas are generally good for one or two entries.
Australian, New Zealand, American, Canadian, South Korean, German, French, Dutch, Luxemburg, Belgian, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Austrian, Greek, Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian and Swedish passports bearers do not need a Transit Visa (G Visa) if they transit via SHANGHAI and staying for less than 48 hours (going out of the airport is allowed).
7.Journalist Visa(J-1, J-2 Visa)
You are kindly requested to contact the press department of the Embassy (Tel.:39460869) for detailed information about the Journalist visa.
Requirements:
One completely filled out Visa Application Form(Download).
One recent passport-size photo. Please stick the photo to the application form.
Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages and valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of application.
A letter or telegram from the competent department of the Chinese Government is required.
NOTES:
J-1 visas are generally valid for 3 month. Applicants should apply for a residence permit from a local Public Security Bureau within 30 days after entering China.
Journalists to visit China for sightseeing will be issued an L-visa and are not permitted to cover news.
8.Residence Visa (D-Visa)
Requirements:
One completely filled-out Visa Application Form(Download).
One recent passport-size photo. Please stick the photo to the application form.
Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages and valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of application.
A permanent residence confirmation form is required. You or your designated relatives in China may obtain this form from the exit-and-entry department of the municipal or county public security bureau where you intend to reside.
NOTES:
D-visas are generally good for one entry and valid for 3 months. Applicants should apply for a residence permit from a local Public Security Bureau within 30 days after entering China.
9.Visa C：for Train Attendants,Air Crew Members and Seamen
Requirements:
One completely filled out Visa Application Form(Download).
One recent passport-size photo. Please stick the photo to the application form.
Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages
The application will be dealt in accordance with the mutual agreement. An invitation letter from the relevant department of the Chinese Government is required when there is no agreement or when the application is not within the agreement.
NOTES:
Train Attendants, Air Crew Members and Seamen to visit China for touring or a family visit should apply for another L-visa despite the validities of their C-visas.
10.Diplomatic or Service Visa
Both visas are for foreign government officials, the staff of diplomatic missions or the United Nations who intend to travel to China for an official mission or accreditation.
Requirements:
One completely filled-out Visa Application Form(Download).
One recent passport-size photo. Please stick the photo to the application form.
Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages.
A diplomatic note from your government, consulate general, or the United Nations is required.
If you are invited by Chinese governmental departments, a notification of issuance of visa, invitation letter, or telegram or pertinent document from the competent department is also required.
11.some advices in applying for Chinese Visa
Applicants are reminded to pay attention to the following:
Please arrange your travel to China properly before submitting your visa application. Applicants are required to fill in the Visa Application Form completely and correctly, especially the utmost duration of each stay and intended number of entries.
Consuls will make the final decision on categories, number of entries validity and duration of stay according to laws and regulations.
Applicants have the responsibility to check the contents of visas, and report to consuls when doubts aroused.
All Danish citizens, including Chinese Danes should have valid visas when they enter China. Please check if the visas are valid and have enough number of entries. Applicants should reapply for visas if the visas in the passport are invalid or number of entries is not enough.
An applicant born in China who is applying for a Chinese visa with his or her new foreign passport is required to submit his or her Chinese passport or last foreign passport.
A child of Chinese descent who was born abroad and applies for a Chinese visa for the first time is required to submit his or her Birth Certificate and foreign passport or foreign permanent residence permit of one of his or her parents.
All foreign citizens should not stay in China beyond the duration of stay permitted.
12.Learn about “Validity of Visa, Entries of visa and Duration of each stay”.
Validity of Visa (Enter before) means that you may use the visa to enter China before 12:00am on the date printed on the visa if there is enough number of entries. Visas become invalid and can not be extended after the date of Enter Before even if there are Entries left. Chinese visas come into effect on the date of issuance and are generally valid for 3 months, and up to 24 months from the date of application. Applicants should arrange the entry date in advance and apply for visas before their departure date. Visa may become invalid if you apply for the visa earlier than 2 months before entry date. You may not have enough time to apply for the visa if you do it later than 2 weeks. Applicants should apply for their visas before the purchase of air tickets. They should take all responsibility if they decide to change their journey and the visas become invalid.
Entries of Visa means the number of entries permitted while visa is valid. Visas become invalid after the applicants fully use the entries permitted, which can not be added or changed. Visa becomes invalid if it goes beyond the date of Enter Before even if there are some entries left.
Duration of Each Stay after Entry means the longest period the applicants are permitted to stay in China. Duration of Each Stay is counted from the date of entry. Applicants should apply for an extension of the duration at a local county level Public Security Bureau if he or she stays in China longer than the Duration of Each Stay printed on the visa.Z, J-1, D AND X visa holders should apply for residence permits at local Public Security Bureaus no later than 30 days after their arrival in China. Otherwise, they become illegal residents.
13.Applicants should take responsibilities in the following cases:
Visa application forms have not been completely and correctly filled out;
Visas became invalid because the applicants applied for the visas more than 2 months before their entry dates.
Visas are not ready before the departure dates due to the delay in visa applications;
Visas become invalid because the applicants change their entry dates.
Visas have not been carefully checked while being picked up and some errors are found afterwards;
Applicants are refused to enter China or even to get on the planes heading for China because the validity and number of entries are not correct;
Categories and Duration of Each Stay of the visa have not been properly checked and applicants have been in China beyond the permitted period.
How to apply for Chinese visa by mail
1. Does the Embassy accept mail-in visa application?
The Embassy strongly recommends that you apply for visa in person (by yourself or someone else, namely your friends, relatives or travel agents) due to the long processing time and the likely risks of documents' safety if you send the application by mail.
Only under special situations when you are unable to apply in person, can the Embassy accept your mail-in visa application providing you are a Danish resident and able to submit all the necessary materials (please see Question 2).
Upon sending the mail-in visa application, you shall be fully aware of the risks you are undertaking. The Embassy is not responsible for any loss, damage or delay of your passport or documents during the process of mailing, and is not responsible for any delay or costs incurred by change of your planned trips due to longer-than-expected processing time of your mail-in visa application.
2. What are the steps one should take if one really needs to apply for the Chinese visa by mail?
You should choose EXPRESS MAIL, REGISTERED MAIL or DHL, to send in the following materials to the Embassy (mailing address: Visa and Consular Section， Embassy of China in Denmark, Oeregaardsvaenget 5, 2900 Hellerup Denmark):
(1) Passport with at least two blank pages, and sufficient remaining validity.
(2) Completed Visa Application Form with one photograph attached. Mobile phone number is preferred for the Embassy to contact you in case questions arise. If you were born in China, please provide your Chinese name in CHINESE CHARACTERS in the required space.
(3) Relevant supporting documents. Please apply with all the materials in Chinese or English, other languages are not accepted.
(4) A pre-paid, self-addressed return envelope. EXPRESS MAIL, REGISTERED MAIL or DHL is acceptable.
(5) Visa fee. Please find details in Table 2.
(6) Handling fee: 50.00 krs per package (maximum 5 passports per package).
Please note:
Only CASH and BANK CHEQUE are acceptable. And the "payee" should be Visa and Consular Section, Embassy of China in Denmark
3. When should the mail-in visa application be sent? How long does it take to apply by mail? How many days does the Embassy need to process the application? Does the Embassy provide expediting service?
Since the validity of a single entry visa is 3 months, it is recommended you send your mail-in visa application 1 or 2 months before your planned entry date of China.
Generally speaking, if you have prepared all the necessary materials in question 2, and using EXPRSS MAIL or DHL services, you may expect to get the visa and your passport back in 10 working days, of which 5-6 working days are for the Embassy to process your visa application (upon receiving the application).
Due to technical reasons, the Embassy is unable to provide expediting service to the mail-in visa application. Please leave enough time for the processing.
4. What are the important tips on applying by mail?
(1) The mailing address should be located in DENMARK. If you are from the countries other than DENMARK, you should send the visa application to the appropriate Chinese mission.
(2) If you haven't provided sufficient and correct materials, the Embassy has to stop processing your application, or send the application back. Please apply with all the materials in Chinese or English, other languages are not accepted. In the application form, if you have children attached to your passport, please state clearly that if the children will travel with you to China or not. If they travel with you, please attach a photo of each child to the application form and pay visa fee for them.
(3) It takes longer to apply for visa through mail than in person. Therefore, you should carefully arrange your travel schedule.
(4) For mail-in visa application, the Embassy can only mail the passport and visa back. Personal pick-up is not welcome. ？
(5) If the applicant doesn't receive the passport (and the visa) back in 10 working days after the application was sent, he may make an inquiry in written to the Embassy. In this written inquiry, the applicant shall provide his name, birth date and information about his mail-in application, etc. and then fax it to the Embassy at 0045-39460878. Please refer to How to make mail enquiry?
1. Does the Embassy accept mail-in visa application?
The Embassy strongly recommends that you apply for visa in person (by yourself or someone else, namely your friends, relatives or travel agents) due to the long processing time and the likely risks of documents' safety if you send the application by mail.
Only under special situations when you are unable to apply in person, can the Embassy accept your mail-in visa application providing you are a Danish resident and able to submit all the necessary materials (please see Question 2).
Upon sending the mail-in visa application, you shall be fully aware of the risks you are undertaking. The Embassy is not responsible for any loss, damage or delay of your passport or documents during the process of mailing, and is not responsible for any delay or costs incurred by change of your planned trips due to longer-than-expected processing time of your mail-in visa application.
2. What are the steps one should take if one really needs to apply for the Chinese visa by mail?
You should choose EXPRESS MAIL, REGISTERED MAIL or DHL, to send in the following materials to the Embassy (mailing address: Visa and Consular Section， Embassy of China in Denmark, Oeregaardsvaenget 5, 2900 Hellerup Denmark):
(1) Passport with at least two blank pages, and sufficient remaining validity.
(2) Completed Visa Application Form with one photograph attached. Mobile phone number is preferred for the Embassy to contact you in case questions arise. If you were born in China, please provide your Chinese name in CHINESE CHARACTERS in the required space.
(3) Relevant supporting documents. Please apply with all the materials in Chinese or English, other languages are not accepted.
(4) A pre-paid, self-addressed return envelope. EXPRESS MAIL, REGISTERED MAIL or DHL is acceptable.
(5) Visa fee. Please find details in Table 2.
(6) Handling fee: 50.00 krs per package (maximum 5 passports per package).
Please note:
Only CASH and BANK CHEQUE are acceptable. And the "payee" should be Visa and Consular Section, Embassy of China in Denmark
3. When should the mail-in visa application be sent? How long does it take to apply by mail? How many days does the Embassy need to process the application? Does the Embassy provide expediting service?
Since the validity of a single entry visa is 3 months, it is recommended you send your mail-in visa application 1 or 2 months before your planned entry date of China.
Generally speaking, if you have prepared all the necessary materials in question 2, and using EXPRSS MAIL or DHL services, you may expect to get the visa and your passport back in 10 working days, of which 5-6 working days are for the Embassy to process your visa application (upon receiving the application).
Due to technical reasons, the Embassy is unable to provide expediting service to the mail-in visa application. Please leave enough time for the processing.
4. What are the important tips on applying by mail?
(1) The mailing address should be located in DENMARK. If you are from the countries other than DENMARK, you should send the visa application to the appropriate Chinese mission.
(2) If you haven't provided sufficient and correct materials, the Embassy has to stop processing your application, or send the application back. Please apply with all the materials in Chinese or English, other languages are not accepted. In the application form, if you have children attached to your passport, please state clearly that if the children will travel with you to China or not. If they travel with you, please attach a photo of each child to the application form and pay visa fee for them.
(3) It takes longer to apply for visa through mail than in person. Therefore, you should carefully arrange your travel schedule.
(4) For mail-in visa application, the Embassy can only mail the passport and visa back. Personal pick-up is not welcome. ？
(5) If the applicant doesn't receive the passport (and the visa) back in 10 working days after the application was sent, he may make an inquiry in written to the Embassy. In this written inquiry, the applicant shall provide his name, birth date and information about his mail-in application, etc. and then fax it to the Embassy at 0045-39460878. Please refer to How to make mail enquiry?
Visa Pickup, Fees and Payments
1. Pickup
Applicant will be given a pickup form when handing in the documents. He or She or someone authorized can pickup the visa by submitting the pickup form. Please keep the pickup form in a safe place.
Chinese visas can generally be picked up on the fourth working day from the submitting date. For example, if you applied for visa on Friday, you may pick it up your visa next Thursday (if not a holiday).
If an application is submitted before 11:30am, you can ask for express service. Generally speaking, visas can be picked up at about 12:00am for the same day service.Applicants should pay 250DKK extra per visa for this, or 150DKK per visa for the next or third working day pickup service in addition to the regular visa fee.
2. Regular Visa Fees (DKK)
1) Visas for Danish Citizens
Single Entry: 200
Two Entries: 300
Multiple Entry for 6 Months: 400
Multiple Entry for 12 Months: 600
Multiple Entry for 24 Months: 600
2) Visas for Non-Danish Citizens
Single Entry: 250
Two Entries: 400
Multiple Entry for 6 Months: 500
Multiple Entry for 12 Months: 750
3)Visas for American Citizens:
Single Entry: 350
Two Entries: 550
Multiple Entry for 6 Months: 700
Multiple Entry for 12 Months: 1050
3. Payments:
We only accept cash and check. Other payments are not accepted. Please make the payment when visa is collected. Applicants have the responsiblity to check the contents of the visas when they pick up their visas.
1. Pickup
Applicant will be given a pickup form when handing in the documents. He or She or someone authorized can pickup the visa by submitting the pickup form. Please keep the pickup form in a safe place.
Chinese visas can generally be picked up on the fourth working day from the submitting date. For example, if you applied for visa on Friday, you may pick it up your visa next Thursday (if not a holiday).
If an application is submitted before 11:30am, you can ask for express service. Generally speaking, visas can be picked up at about 12:00am for the same day service.Applicants should pay 250DKK extra per visa for this, or 150DKK per visa for the next or third working day pickup service in addition to the regular visa fee.
2. Regular Visa Fees (DKK)
1) Visas for Danish Citizens
Single Entry: 200
Two Entries: 300
Multiple Entry for 6 Months: 400
Multiple Entry for 12 Months: 600
Multiple Entry for 24 Months: 600
2) Visas for Non-Danish Citizens
Single Entry: 250
Two Entries: 400
Multiple Entry for 6 Months: 500
Multiple Entry for 12 Months: 750
3)Visas for American Citizens:
Single Entry: 350
Two Entries: 550
Multiple Entry for 6 Months: 700
Multiple Entry for 12 Months: 1050
3. Payments:
We only accept cash and check. Other payments are not accepted. Please make the payment when visa is collected. Applicants have the responsiblity to check the contents of the visas when they pick up their visas.
