Chinese Visa Guide Step 3
Application
The third stage is applying for your Z visa. This process includes sending your documents to your chosen placement, awaiting your Work Permit Notice and Invitation Letter, and attending an appointment at a Chinese Visa Centre
APPLICATION FORM
While waiting for your prospective employer to send your Work Permit Notice and Invitation Letter, you may begin filling out the Z Visa Application Form.
Please note that all applications are processed online, and all appointments require the individual applicant to attend in person.
Begin your application at the China Online Via Application (COVA) service:
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The application process from here is straight forward, but does require some travel if you are outside the Visa Centres’ cities, and some waiting for processing times.
