I  Important Notice

All applicants for Chinese visas are required to make an appointment and complete the application form online, at https://www.visaforchina.cn/OSL3_ZH/qianzhengyewu

Applicants without the confirmation of online visa application shall not be accepted.

1.  Applicants are advised not to apply for a visa more than three months prior to their journey. They should take upon themselves any consequences resulting from their failure to submit visa application at an appropriate time, which may lead to either their already-issued visa becoming expired or being too late to get a visa before their planned departure date.

2.  Any information correction by the consignee is supposed to be confirmed by the applicant.

3.  Once submitted, the visa application cannot be corrected or cancelled. No visa application documents will be returned. Applicants should make copies themselves in advance if necessary.

4.  Consular Officers decide on whether a visa is to be issued or not, what type of visa is to be issued, the visa's period of validity, duration of stay and number of entry in the light of China's laws and regulations. The applicants should not take the collection date specified in their pickup forms for granted. The informed date of visa collection is only applied to the general. Consular Officers may request an applicant to provide additional supporting documents or have an interview with the applicant when needed. The applicant should submit them as soon as possible. Therefore, the visa collection date will be postponed as well. The Embassy is not responsible for any related economic losses and legal consequences if a visa application is rejected.

II  Method of application for Chinese Visa and Time for processing

All applicants holding ordinary passports for Chinese visas are kindly requested to apply at the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Oslo.  

Address: 2nd Floor, Sørkedalsveien 10 D, 0369 Oslo

Phone: +47-22463003

Email: oslocenter@visaforchina.org

Website: https://www.visaforchina.cn/OSL3_EN/qianzhengyewu

Opening Hours: Monday - Friday (Except for notified holidays)

Application/ Payment: 09:00 - 13:30

Collection: 09:00 - 13:30

The center will charge visa fees and express processing fees on behalf of the Chinese Embassy..

Important Note: Applicants holding diplomatic, service passports are requested to complete the application form online at https://www.visaforchina.cn/OSL3_EN/qianzhengyewu and then deliver passport directly at the Consular Section of the Chinese Embassy in Norway (Address: Holmenveien 5, 0374 Oslo；Opening Hours:09:00 – 11:30, workdays). APPLICATION BY POST IS NOT ACCEPTED.

III  Visa fee

1.  Payment upon collection; Only debit card is acceptable. No cash. 

2.  Price list of visa fees

IV. Visa categories

V. General Requirements

1. The Visa Application Form should be filled out clearly with recently-taken color visa photo (Photo Requirements: http://no.china-embassy.gov.cn/chn/lsfw_0/qzyw/qzxz/202306/P020230406614276910811.jpg). Items which are not applicable should be filled in with N/A or None. All other documents provided by the applicant together with the Application Form should be genuine, complete and accurate. Otherwise, the applicant shall take full consequences.

2. The remaining validity of the passport should be at least 6 months and with at least two blank visa pages. For multiple-visa application, the remaining validity of the passport must cover the validity of visa and the duration of stay. For example, if applying for a visa with 6 months validity, multiple entries, and 30 days of each stay, the remaining validity of the passport should be at least 7 months.

3. When former Chinese national (including those who were born in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan) holding either a foreign passport or a newly-issued passport, applies for a Chinese visa for the first time after gaining foreign citizenship, the original Chinese passport and a copy of its information page, or the old foreign passport and its information page and a copy of the previous Chinese visas are required.

4. A Child with Chinese descent born either in China or in Norway applies for a Chinese visa for the first time, the Birth Certificate with his/her parents' names, the original certificate for quitting Chinese nationality and the copies of the above mentioned documents, and the statement written by his/her parents or guardian are required.

5. A Child with Chinese descent born in a third country should make his/her first Chinese visa application in his/her resident country if the Birth Certificate and the certificate for quitting Chinese nationality as mentioned in Article 5 cannot be submitted.

6. The applicant must be in Norway while making the application for a Chinese Visa. Otherwise, the applicant shall take all related consequences.

7. Different types of visas will be issued according to applicants' different identities, purposes and activities. The applicant should not engage in activities incompatible with the type of visa he/she is holding in China. In case a change of purpose or activity is made, an application should be made for a corresponding type of visa. Otherwise, the applicant shall take all related consequences.

8. Fraud and forgery are forbidden. If cheating, the applicant will be rejected a Chinese visa and the travel / visa agency will be deprived of the qualification of applying for Chinese visa.

9. The citizens other than European Union or Schengen Member States should provide the original and a photocopy of the residence permit. Applicants who have entered Norway free of visa shall provide Norwegian entry record, both the original and the copy.

10. Holders of following Chinese visas: D, J1, Q1, S1, X1, Z, shall apply for corresponding foreigner residence permit from the local Public Security Bureau at the level of county or above within 30 days upon entry into China.

11. Holders of following Chinese visa: C, F, G, J2, L, M, Q2, S2, X2, shall stay in China with respective visa and stay within the duration period as indicated on visa.

VI. Documents Required for Visa Application

1. Basic documents

(1) Passport: the original of the applicant’s passport with over 6 months’ validity and blank visa pages.

(2) A recently-taken, passport-sized COLOR photo (bare-head, full face) with plain white background.

(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 the country where you are currently staying.

(4) Previous Chinese passports or previous Chinese visas (applicable to foreign citizensthose 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 data 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 data 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.)

2. Other supporting documents:

C visa

Guarantee Letter from the foreign transport company or an invitation letter from a relevant entity in China;

D visa

The Confirmation Form for Foreigners Permanent Residence Status issued by the Ministry of Public Security of China;

You are kindly reminded that:

Holders of D Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security organs under local people's governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits.

F visa

An invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China. The invitation should contain:

a) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.);

b) 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);

c) Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual)

G visa

An onward air (train or ship) ticket with confirmed date and seat to the destination country or region; 

J1 visa

Visa Notification Letter issued by the Department of Press, Communication and Public Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and an official letter issued by the media organization for which the journalist works;

Applicants should contact the press section of the Chinese Embassy/Consulate General in advance or and complete relevant formalities.

You are kindly reminded that:

Holders of J1 Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security organs under local people's governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits. 

J2 visa

Visa Notification Letter issued by the Department of Press, Communication and Public Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and an official letter issued by the media organization for which the journalist works;

Applicants should contact the press section of the Chinese Embassy/Consulate General in advance or and complete relevant formalities.

L visa

For individual applicants, the following documents are required:

Itinerary documents including air ticket booking record (round trip) and proof of hotel reservation, or an invitation letter issued by an entity or individual in Chin. The invitation letter should contain:

a) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.);

b) Information on the planned visit (arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, etc.);

c) Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual);

d) Photocopy of Chinese ID of the inviting individual or foreign passport and permanent residence permit

M visa

(1)An Invitation letter issued by Chinese institutes or relevant units or confirmation letter of Invitation (accompanied by the invitation letter issued by a trader partner in China) issued by Chinese institutes or relevant units. The invitation letter should contain:

a) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.);

b) 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);

c) Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual)

(2) Business License or Certificate approving the establishment of enterprise which shows the applicant as the enterprise's investor or owner

For application of a multiple entry visa: copy of all previous M or F  visas (on one A-4 sized paper) should be attached. 

Q1 visa 

For family reunion, the following documents are required: 

(1)An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen who lives in China with a Chinese permanent residence permit. The invitation letter should contain:

a) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.);

b) 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);

c) Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of legal representative or the inviting individual, etc.);

d) Photocopy of Chinese ID of the inviting individual or foreign passport and permanent residence permit

(2) Both Original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by 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 of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law. 

For foster care, the following documents are required: 

(1) Foster entrustment notarization issued by Chinese Embassies/Consulates General in foreign countries or Foster Care Power of Attorney notarized and authenticated in the country of residence or in China;

(2) Original and photocopy of the consignor's passport(s), as well as the original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) notarized and authenticated certification showing the relationship between parents or guardians and children;

(3)  A letter of consent on foster care issued by the trustee living in China who has agreed to provide foster care services and a photocopy of the ID of the trustee;

(4) A photocopy of the certificate indicating the permanent residence status abroad of the parent(s) when the child was born, provided that either or both parents of the child are Chinese citizens.

You are kindly reminded that:

Holders of Q1 Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security organs under local people's governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits.  

Q2 visa

An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen who lives in China with a Chinese permanent residence permit. The invitation letter should contain:

a) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.);

b) 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);

c) Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of legal representative or the inviting individual, etc.);

d) Photocopy of Chinese ID of the inviting individual or foreign passport and permanent residence permit

"Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.

R visa

Relevant certification in accordance with relevant regulations, and meet the relevant requirements of the competent authorities of the Chinese government on high-level talents and individual with special skills urgently needed by China.

S1 visa

(1) An invitation letter from the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies) which contains:

a) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.);

b) Information on the visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place of intended residence, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures, etc.);

c) Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, signature, etc.)

(2) A photocopy of the inviting individual's passport and residence permit;

(3) Original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau 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. 

You are kindly reminded that:

Holders of S1 Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security organs under local people's governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits. 

S2 visa

For visiting family members for a short period, the following documents are required:

(1) An invitation letter from the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies) which contains:

a) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.);

b) Information on the visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place of intended residence, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures, etc.);

c) Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, signature, etc.)

(2) A photocopy of the inviting individual's passport and residence permit;

(3) Original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of immediate family members between applicants and 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, the following documents are required:

Documentation identifying the nature of the private affairs should be provided as required by the consular officer. 

X1 visa

(1) A photocopy of the Confirmation Form for Study in China (Form JW201 or Form JW202) and the original or a photocopy of the Admission Letter issued by the school in China

(2) The original or a photocopy of the Confirmation Form for Elementary-Stage Foreign Students to Study in China, if the applicant is a foreign student of the primary/elementary or junior/senior high school level

You are kindly reminded that:

Holders of X1 Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security organs under local people's governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits. 

X2 visa

The original or a photocopy of the Admission Notice issued by the receiving institution in China; 

Z visa

One of the following documents:

a) Notification Letter of Foreigner's Work Permit in the People's Republic of China issued by the State Bureau of Foreign Experts;

b) Registration Certificate of Resident Representative Offices of enterprises of foreign countries (regions) issued by Chinese authorities of industrial and commercial administration;

c) An approval document for commercial performances issued by the Chinese government authorities for cultural affairs, and Approval of Short-Term Employment For Foreigners working in P. R. China (for performances less than 90 days);

d) Letter of Invitation to Foreigners for Offshore Petroleum Operations in China issued by China National Offshore Oil Corporation

You are kindly reminded that:

Holders of Z Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security organs under local people's governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits.