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Original passport and old passports, if any
Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival in China, with a minimum of two blank pages
Confirmed return air tickets
Day-wise itinerary of your stay in China
The visa application form duly filled and signed
2 recent passport-size colour photographs (33mm x 48mm) taken against a white background with matte-finish. The face should cover a minimum of 70 percent of the photograph.
Covering letter mentioning your travel details addressed to the ‘Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China, Mumbai’ or Embassy of China, New Delhi as per the jurisdiction.
Original bank statements reflecting transactions of the last 6 months with a minimum balance of Rs 1,60,000 per traveler, duly attested and signed by a bank official
Confirmation of hotel booking required on the hotel’s letterhead mentioning passenger details
Original leave sanction letter from your employer
If your passport has not been issued from Maharashtra or Karnataka and you have submitted your application from Mumbai, one of the following documents will be required
- Valid Lease and License Agreement
- Address proof on the company’s original letterhead with authorized signatory sign and company stamp
- MTNL, BSNL bill of the last month
- Original society letter with stamp and sign
Apart from the above-mentioned documents, the applicant might have to submit additional documents as and when requested by the Consulate

Covering letter from the Indian company
Documents on the commercial activity issued by a trade partner in China, or trade fair invitation relevant entity or individual. The invitation letter should contain:
- Information of the applicant – name, gender, and date of birth
- Details such as purpose of visit, travel dates, and financial documents
- Details of the invitee – name, contact number, address, and business documents

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