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    • Tourist visa to China for helpers (S2-type)

    A tourist visa to China for helpers is granted to a domestic helper for the purpose of accompanying family on a tourist trip or family visit. The visa will be issued strictly to the number of days indicated in the tickets and hotel bookings but no more than 30 days even if the employer’s family members have to stay longer. From September 2, 2024 to December 31, 2025, applicants for short term visas (staying for less than 180 days) for one or two entries will be exempted from fingerprints collection.

    The visa will only be valid for a month so do not apply too early.

    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.

    Application procedure for a tourist visa to China for helpers

    Step 1

    • Complete the online Chinese visa application form.
      • All applicants are required to fill the online application form and upload all necessary documents.
      • The online application form can be completed in our office with the professional assistance of our consultant; this would help to avoid any mistakes and to ensure smooth visa processing. An additional surcharge of 50 SGD will apply in this case.
    • Documents required for online submission:.
      • Passport information page. The original passport must have at least 6 months validity remaining after the intended visa expires and at least 2 blank pages for visa stamps. You will need to upload your passport bio-page and 2 blank pages in your passport.
      • Residence / re-entry permit / NRIC. 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).
      • Photograph. 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.
        • You cannot wear a white top; the top must have sleeves.
        • The photo should be recent, taken within 6 months.
      • Copy of a work-pass. 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 (scanned within last 5 days) 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.
      • Printscreen from the helper’s SingPass app showing her employment status with the name of their employer and salary.
      • Copy of employer’s passport.
      • Copy of employer’s IC.
      • Copy of a passport and birth certificate of a child or an elderly who will be taken care of by the domestic helper.
      • Copy of employer’s tickets.
      • Completed sponsorship/explanation letter.
      • Round-trip airline tickets.
      • Copy of a hotel reservation OR an invitation letter from a relevant entity or an individual located in China. The letter should contain detailed information about the applicant, information on the visit including dates of arrival and departure, places that will be visited, etc., and detailed information on the inviting party (with name, address, phone, official stamp, and signature).
      • Copy of passport of an inviting party if staying at a private address.

    Step 2

    • Check the assessment result of your application. Applicants can find the assessment result following the “Track My Application” link once submitting the application.
    • If the status shows “Approved”, and you have received a confirmation email, then you can submit documents with the printed confirmation to us.
    • When submitting documents, please bring the following:
      • Original passport.
      • Printed Application Form, signed on the first and last pages.
      • Confirmation letter.
      • Completed and signed Global Singapore visa order form.

    • 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 a helper’s 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.

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