The Chinese Embassy in U.A.E. does not accept mail-in applications. The applicants are requested to appear at the Embassy in person, or submit their applications through an authorized visa agency, or public relations officer of the applicant's organization or company. Uncompleted application form, failure to provide the necessary documents may result in the delay of the visa processing or even the refusal of the visa.
The Chinese Embassy in U.A.E. only accepts visa applications of the U.A.E. citizens and expatriates who reside in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
Consular Section Hours: 09:00 am.-- 13:00 pm. Sunday -Thursday
Application Time: 09:00 am.-- 12:00 am.
Collection Time: 12:00 am.-- 13:00 pm.
Address: Plot No. 26, Sector No. W-22, Abu Dhabi. Al khaleej Al Arabi St.(NO30)across No 17.

The U.A.E. citizens and expatriates from the rest of the Emirates should apply for the visa in the Chinese Consulate General in Dubai.Add: Villa No.14, Street 7a, Community 357, Umm Al Sheif Road, Safa 2 Area,
Chinese consulate in Dubai. Tel: 04-3944733 Fax: 04-3952207 Website: www.dubai.chineseconsulate.org
L Visa (Tourist Visa) and documents required:
1. A completed visa application form, which must be signed by the applicant or parent and guardian if the applicant is under 16 years old.
2. Original passport, which must be valid for more than 6 months and has more than two blank visa page left, and a passport copy (A-4 size).
3. A copy (A-4 size) of the U.A.E. residence visa, which should be valid for more than 6 months, if non-U.A.E. national.
4. A photograph as in the passport.
5. A signed and stamped employment/no-objection letter from the company which clarifies the applicant's full name, nationality, passport number, position,salary, the purpose of the visit etc. Or a copy of the trade license, if self-employed.
6. A copy of the round air ticket booked, hotel reservation, an invitation letter and personal bank statement, if required by the consular officers.
F Visa (Business/Visit Visa) and documents required:
1. A completed visa application form, which must be signed by the applicant or parent and guardian if the applicant is under 16 years old.
2. Original passport, which must be valid for more than 6 months and has more than two blank visa page left, and a passport copy (A-4 size).
3. A copy (A-4 size) of the U.A.E. residence visa, which usually should be valid for more than 6 months, if the applicant is non-U.A.E. national.
4. A photograph as in the passport.
5. A signed and stamped employment letter from the company which clarifies the applicant's full name, nationality, passport number, position, salary,the purpose of the visit etc. Or a copy of the trade license, if self-employed.
6. An invitation letter from relevant Chinese government, organization or company.
7. A copy of the round air ticket, confirmed hotel reservation and personal bank statement, if required by the consular officers.
X Visa (Student Visa) and documents required:
1. A completed visa application form, which must be signed by the applicant or parent and guardian if the applicant is under 16 years old.
2. Original passport, which must be valid for more than one year and has enough blank visa pages left, and a passport copy (A-4 size).
3. A copy (A-4 size) of the U.A.E. residence visa, if non-U.A.E. national.
4. A photograph as in the passport.
5. Original Admission Notice, which should have been signed and stamped, from the university or college in China.
6. Original Visa Application Notice (JW201/JW202), which should have been signed and stamped by the Office of Foreign Affairs of the local province in China.
7. Original medical check-up, in line with the requirements of the university or college in China, issued by a public hospital in U.A.E..

C Visa (Crewmember Visa) and documents required:
1. A completed visa application form, which must be signed by the applicant.
2. Original passport, which must be valid for more than 6 months and has more than one blank visa page left, and a passport copy (A-4 size).
3. A copy (A-4 size) of the U.A.E. residence visa, which usually should be valid for more than 6 months, if the applicant is non-U.A.E. national.
4. A photograph as in the passport.
5. A signed and stamped letter from the company which clarifies the applicant's full name, nationality, passport number, position ,salary and the purpose of the visit, etc.
●According to the agreement signed between the Chinese and U.A.E. Governments, crewmembers of the U.A.E. airlines enjoy visa-free access to China within a duration of up to 30 days if they are on a regular flight mission.
D Visa (Residence Visa) and documents required
1. A completed visa application form, which must be signed by the applicant.
2. A photograph as in the passport.
3. Original passport, which must be valid for at least one year and has enough blank visa pages left, and one passport copy (A-4 size).
4. Original confirmation letter of permanent residence issued by the Ministry of Public Security of P. R. China.
5. Original Clearance Certificate issued by the local police and Health Certificate, which should have been legalized/attested by the U.A.E. Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
G Visa (Transit Visa) and documents required:
1. A completed visa application form, which must be signed by the applicant or parent and guardian if the applicant is under 16 years old.
2. Original passport, which must be valid for more than 6 months and has more than one blank visa page left, and one passport copy (A-4 size).
3. A copy (A-4 size) of the U.A.E. residence visa, which usually should be valid for more than 6 months, if non-U.A.E. national.
4. A photograph as in the passport.
5. A signed and stamped employment letter from the company, which clarifies the applicant's full name, nationality, passport number, position,salary,the purpose of the visit etc. Or a copy of the trade license, if self-employed.
6. Detailed itinerary and a copy of the round air ticket, and a copy of the valid visa of the final destination.
7. Personal bank statement and other relevant documents, if required by the consular officers.
●No G/Transit Visa is required if a traveler transits directly (Which means that he/she has the valid visa for the destination country , or a citizen of the destination country, and that he/she stays for less than 24 hours and does not leave the airport) through China to another destination country.
J-1 Visa (Journalist Visa)
A foreign media organization should establish a resident office in China before sending resident reporters. The foreign media organization should first submit a written application to the Information Department of the Chinese Foreign Ministry directly or through the Chinese embassy or consulate in country. The application should be signed by the legal representative of the organization and should include:
(1) A profile of the media organization concerned.
(2) Name of the resident office and the city in which it is to be established, its business scope, number of staff as well as personal information of the office chief and other staff such as full name, gender, age, nationality, capacity and working experience.
(3) A copy of the media organization's registration certificate issued by its home country.
If a foreign media organization, which already has a resident office in China, wishes to send a resident reporter to China, it should first submit a written application to the Information Department of the Chinese Foreign Ministry directly or through the Chinese embassy or consulate in country.
If two or more foreign media organizations wish to send the same individual as their reporter in China, they should go through the above-mentioned procedures separately and indicate in their respective applications the post which the reporter will hold concurrently.
Documents required:
1. A completed visa application form, which must be signed by the applicant.
2. Original passport, which must be valid for more than one year and has enough blank visa pages left, and a passport copy (A-4 size).
3. A copy (A-4 size) of the U.A.E. residence visa, which usually should be valid for more than one year, if non-U.A.E. national.
4. A photograph as in the passport.
5. An application letter which should be signed by its head (chairman, president, vice president, editor-in-chief, deputy editor-in-chief, president or vice president of radio/TV station etc.) and should include:
(1) A profile of the media organization concerned.
(2) The full name, gender, age, nationality, capacity, resume and the city where the reporter is to be based.
(3) Professional credentials and a copy(A-4 size).
J-2 Visa (Journalist Visa)
For short-term news coverage in China by foreign reporters and related personnel, the following documents are required:
1. A completed visa application form, which must be signed by the applicant.
2. Original passport, which must be valid for more than 6 months and has more than one blank visa page left, and a copy (A-4 size) of the passport, a copy of professional journalist credentials and contact information.
3. A copy (A-4 size) of the U.A.E. residence visa, which should be valid for more than 6 months, if non-U.A.E. national.
4. A photograph as in the passport.
5. A letter of application for covering news in China signed by the head of the foreign media organization with detailed programs in China including the name list of the visiting reporter/reporters, date of arrival and departure, venues and subject of news coverage.
6. An invitation letter from the interviewee.
7. A completed Equipment Declaration Form if the reporter intends to bring into China the reporting equipment of his or her own.
Z Visa (Work Visa) and documents required:
1. A completed visa application form, which must be signed by the applicant.
2. Original passport, which must be valid for more than one year and has enough blank visa pages left, and a passport copy (A-4 size).
3. A copy (A-4 size) of the U.A.E. residence visa, if non-U.A.E. national.
4. A photograph as in the passport.
5. Original Employment Certificate from the Ministry of Labor and Social Security of P. R. China.
6. Original Visa Application Notice from the Office of Foreign Affairs of the local province in China.
7. Original general medical check-up issued by a public hospital in U.A.E..
How long does it take to process a visa ?
It usually takes 4 working days to process the visa, or 2 working days as for the Express service. The visa will not be issued on the same day .

Visa Important notes

(1) Consular officers may request an applicant to provide additional supporting documents. The applicant should provide this as soon as possible.

(2) Whether a visa is to be issued or not, and what type of visa to be issued shall be decided by Consular officers in the light of China's relevant laws and regulations. Application may be refused without detailed explanation.

(3) The applicant should check all the information of the issued visa upon collection and if necessary raise queries at the same time. If there is no immediate query relating to the issued visa, the applicant is held responsible under any circumstances thereafter.

(4) The visa application form should be fully completed and signed by the applicant upon completion (application for an applicant under 18 years of age should be signed by one of his or her parents). Items which are not applicable should be filled in with N/A.

(5) Please be advised to apply for a visa about one month in advance of the intended date of entry into China. The applicant is held responsible for any consequences resulting from the failure to submit visa application at an appropriate time, which may lead to either the issued visa becoming expired or it would be too late to get a visa before the intended entry date.

(6) Consular officers decide on the visa's period of validity, duration of stay and number of entry in the light of China's laws and regulations.