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    • Study, exchange visa to China (F-type)

    A study, exchange visa to China (F-type) is granted for the purpose of (1) academic exchanges; (2) cultural exchanges (e.g. non-profit performance); (3) religious exchanges; (4) NGO activities;(5) volunteering (90 days or less); (6) foreign expert with pre-approved letters of invitation; (7) geographic surveying and mapping activities. Usually, a visa is issued for a period of 3 months.

    Please note, we work on a pre-booked appointment basis only to ensure efficient and professional assistance to each of our clients. Please, scroll down to book an appointment.

    Required documents for an exchange visa to China

    • Upon completion of the online application form, kindly submit it via email so we can make an appointment with the Chinese Visa Processing Centre.
    • All applicants for a multiple-entry or FDW visa aged 14 to 70 need to provide fingerprints at the China Visa Application Service Centre. An exception applies if your fingerprints were collected for a visa application in the past five years and your passport hasn’t been renewed since then.
    • All documents should be printed or photocopied on A4-sized paper.
    • Separate all the application documents for different applicants into individual sets.

    • The completed Chinese visa application form must be printed and signed by hand (blue ink) in two designated locations: the first and last pages.
    • The original passport must have at least 6 months of validity remaining after the intended visa expires and at least 2 blank pages for visa stamps.
    • A colour copy of a passport.
    • Copy of a Residence permit for EP, PR, DP and S-Pass holders or Re-entry Permit for PR holders or NRIC for Singaporeans. For a new employment pass with a QR code instead of an expiry date, you must provide a printout of the validity and expiry status which can be obtained with a free SGWorkPass app (available on App Store and Google Play). The printout must show the access date at the top and the bottom.
    • 1 recent passport-size (48mm x 33mm) photograph in a digital format (for completing the online form) and 1 hard copy (for affixing to the printed-out form). The photo must meet the following criteria:
      • The applicant is required to present the frontal view to the camera with the entire head and face visible.
      • The facial expression must be neutral with eyes open, mouth closed and ears visible.
      • Eyeglasses are allowed only if the lenses are not tinted and there is no glare, shadows, or frames obscuring the eyes.
      • Hats or other head coverings are only allowed if worn for religious reasons and if they do not obscure any facial features.
      • The background of the photo should be white or close to white with no borders around the edge of the image.
      • The photo should be recent, taken within 6 months.
    • You cannot wear a white top; the top must have sleeves.
    • Copy of previous visas to China if they were stamped in a different/old passport.
    • Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous Chinese visas (applicable for 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 the last Chinese passport held and a photocopy of its data page.
      • If you have obtained Chinese visas before and are applying 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 data page 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).
    • An invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China. The invitation letter should contain:
      • Information on the applicant ( full name, gender, date of birth, etc.).
      • Information on the planned visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures).
      • Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual).
    • For multiple entries visa application, please provide the photocopy of your recent F or M visa.
    • Completed and signed Global Singapore visa order form.
    • Document checklist.

    • Should you require to print any of the required documents in our office, please note that an additional charge will be applied.

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      • All fees and charges are subject to prevailing GST.

      Processing time for an exchange visa to China

      • Regular service at the Chinese Consulate is 5-7 working days once we submit the documents to the processing centre.
      • Express service at the Chinese Consulate is 4-5 working days once we submit the documents to the processing centre.

      Please add one more day in order for us to check all your paperwork.

      • Please note, once your application is submitted for normal service, it will not be possible to change processing into the express or urgent service or vice versa.

      Delivery of your passport