I. Application process
(1)Fill in the E-application form online:
Visa applicants (excluding those applying for Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR visas) can access and fill out the E-application forms athttp://cova.mfa.gov.cn, and print out the confirmation page and full application form (8 pages in total). Afterwards, sign both on the confirmation page and the application form.
(2)Submit at the Visa Office Front Counter:
The applicant could bring confirmation page, full application form, original passport, ID photo and other application documents to the Embassy for application processing.
II. Required Documents
(1). Passport:
Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, and photocopy of the bio-page of the passport.
(2). Visa Application Form and Photo:
One Visa Application Form completed online ( please print-out of the full form, 8 pages in total) with one original photo same as in the application form.
(3). Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to those not applying for the visa in their country of citizenship):
If you are not applying for the visa in the country of your citizenship, you must provide the original and photocopy of your valid certificates or visa of stay, residence, employment or student status, or other valid certificates of legal staying provided by the relevant authorities of Estonia.
(4). Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous Chinese visas (applicable to those who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship):
If you are applying for a Chinese visa for the first time, you should provide your previous Chinese passport held and a photocopy of its bio-page. If you have obtained Chinese visas before and want to apply for a Chinese visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any Chinese visa, you should present the photocopy of the previous passport's bio-page and the photo page if it is separate, as well as the previous Chinese visa page. (If your name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, you must provide an official document of name change.)
(5). Other supporting documents the Embassy required in case of need
(6). In addition to the visa documents in 2.2.1 to 2.2.5 above, the following types of visa documents must be submitted:
Visa Categories | Description of Visa | Supporting Documents |
C | Issued to foreigncrew members of means of international transportation, Includingaircraft, trains and ships, or motor vehicle drivers engaged in cross-border transport activities, or to the accompanying familymembers of the crew members of the above-mentioned ships. | Issued to foreign crew members of means of international transportation, including aircraft, trainsand ships,or motor vehicle drivers engaged in cross-border transport activities, or to the accompanying family members of the crew membersof theabove-mentioned ships. |
D | Issued to those who intendtoreside in Chinapermanently. | The original and photocopy of the Confirmation Formfor Foreigners Permanent Residence Status issued bythe Ministry of Public Security of China. |
F | Issued to those who intendtogo to China forexchanges,visits,study toursand other activities. | An invitation letter issued by a relevant entityorindividual in China. |
G | Issued to those who intendtotransit through China. | An onward air (train or ship) ticket with confirmed date and seatto the destination country or region. |
J1 | Issued to resident foreign journalists of foreign news organizations stationed in China.The intended durationof stay in China exceeds 180days. | Visa Notification Letter issued by the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and anofficial letter issued by the mediaorganization for Whichthe journalist works. |
J2 | Issued to foreign journalists who intend to go to Chinafor short-term news coverage. The intended duration of stay in China is no more than180 days. | Visa Notification Letter issued by the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China or otherauthorized units in China and an official letterissued by the media organization forwhich thejournalist works. |
L | Documents showing the itinerary including air ticket booking record (round trip) and proof of a hotel reservation, etc. or an invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China. | |
M | Issued to those who intend to go to China forcommercial and trade activities. | Documents on the commercial activity issued by atrade partnerin China, or trade fair invitation or otherinvitation letters issued by relevant entity or individual. |
Q1 | Issued to those who are family members of Chinesecitizens or of foreigners with Chinese permanent residenceand Intendto go to China for family reunion, or to those who intend to go to Chinafor the purpose of fostercare. The intended durationof stay in China exceeds 180 days. "Family members"refers to spouses, parents,sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents,grandsons, Granddaughtersand parents-in-law. |
foreign citizen with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China.
foreign passport and permanent residence permit. (3) Original and a photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issuedby Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between applicant and inviting individual."Family members"refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses ofsons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law. |
Q2 | Issued to those who intend to visit their relatives who are Chinese citizens residing in China or foreigners with permanent residence in China. The intended duration of Stayin China is no more than 180 days. |
foreign citizen with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China.
permanent residence permit of the inviting individual. |
R | Issued to those who are high-level talents or whose skills are urgently needed in China. | The applicant should submit relevant certification in accordancewith relevant regulations, and meet the relevant requirements ofthe competent authorities of the Chinese government on high-level talents and individuals with special skills urgently needed by China. |
S1 | Issued to those who intend to go to China to visit the foreigners working or studyin China to whom they are spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of18or parents-in-law, or tothose who intend to go toChina for other private affairs. The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180days. |
residence permit (3)Original and a photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issuedby Public SecurityBureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of immediate family members between applicants and inviting individual. "Immediate family members" refers to spouses,parents, sons or daughters under the age of 18, parents-in-law. |
S2 | Issued to those who intendto visit their family members who are foreigners workingor studying in China, or to those who intend to go to China for other private matters. The intended duration of stay InChina is no more than180 days. "Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents,grandsons, Granddaughtersand parents-in-law. | For visiting family members for a short period, the following documents are required:
foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies)
stays or lives in China for work or studies)passport and residence permit
birth certificate or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between the applicant and the inviting individual."Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.For private affairs, documentation identifying the nature of the private affairs should be provided as required by the consular officer. |
X1 | Issued to those who intend to study in China for a period of more than 180 days. | (1) Original and photocopy of the Admission Letter issued by aschool or other entities in China. (2) Original and photocopy of "Visa Application for Study in China" (Form JW201 or Form JW202). |
X2 | Issued to those who intend to study in China for a period of no more than 180 days. | Original and photocopy of Admission Notice issued by a school or other entities in China. |
Z | Issued to those who intend to work in China. | “Notification Letter of Foreigner's Work Permit” or the original“Foreigner's Work Permit” |
Special Reminder: (1) The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may require the applicant to submit the original of the invitation letter. The invitation letter should contain: 1. Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.) 2. Information on the visit ( purpose of visit, intended arrival date, place(s) of intended residence, intended duration of residence, arrival and departure dates, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures) 3. Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of legal representative or the inviting individual, etc.) (2) If necessary, the consular officer may require the applicant to provide other proof documents or supplementary materials, or require an interview with the applicant. (3) The consular officer will decide on whether or not to issue the visa and on its validity, duration of stay and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant. |
III. Who do not need to apply for a new visa
(1)Foreign nationals who subject to mutual visa exemption agreements
(2) All kinds of valid residence permits by China
(3) Valid Chinese Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card
- Those under the 24-hour Transit Visa Exemption Program are allowed to enter the Mainland of China with no need to apply for new visas.
*Please contact the immigration inspection agencies of the intended destination for the application of the 72 and 144-hour Transit Visa Exemption Program.
IV. Contact information:
Email: tallinn@csm.mfa.gov.cn
Phone: 00372-5063626 (Weekdays 9:00am-12:00am and 2:00pm-6:00pm)
Consular service: Narva mnt 98, Tallinn, 15009, Estonia