We are pleased to provide you with a Step by Step guide to completing your visa application with Jade Travel. The instructions below should be adhered to IN FULL for each applicant – all items are essential so do not send us anything until you have all of the required documents together. Once we have received your documents one of our team will personally make sure that your visa application is complete. If anything else is needed we will contact you on the e-mail address or phone numbers provided – please provide full and accurate contact details.
STEP 1 - Once you have confirmed the details are correct, please date and sign Client Contact Sheet.
STEP 2 - Gather the following documents:
Please submit all of your documents in duplicate (one original plus one photocopy), if you fail to do this it will delay your application.
PLEASE NOTE: if you work in private employment (eg nanny, housekeeper or au pair) then you must also submit your employers passport as well as a photocopy of it.
(1) A passport or official travel document, valid for at least 3 months longer than the validity of the requested visa, with blank pages to affix the visa sticker. Your British Residence permit must also exceed by at least 1 month the validity of the requested visa.
(2) One completed application form signed by the applicant (or the legal guardian in the case of minors). (please note: nationals of: Russia, China, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyztan, Latvia, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan must provide two application forms)
Schengen Visa Application Form can be downloaded here:
(3) One recent colour passport photograph. (please note: nationals of Russia and China must provide two passport photos)
(4) Evidence that you have sufficient funds to cover the cost of your intended stay (for example your most recent bank statement which must be dated within one month from the time of application and feature your full name and address, or traveller's cheques), this is calculated at around £35/day that you intend to spend in the country.
(5) Confirmation of return travel to France in your name. This can be either tickets or a confirmed booking from your travel agent, which must show receipt of full payment (plane, train, ferry or Eurotunnel tickets). All proof of travel must be original, photocopies will not be accepted.
(6) A confirmation of your hotel reservation or a certificate of board and lodging ("Attestation d'Accueil") to be obtained by the person you are visiting in France from the local Townhall ("Mairie") or Police Station ("Gendarmerie" or "Commissariat de Police").
(7) A recent letter -less than 1 month old - from your employer, or - if you are self employed, - a letter from your solicitor, your accountant, your Bank manager, or your local Chamber of Commerce. If you are a student please submit a recent letter -less than 1 month old- from your school, college or university confirming attendance. If you are an "au pair" or domestic help, your employer's passport and a letter from your employer. If you are not working, a recent proof of occupation -as listed above- for your spouse along with his/her passport and marriage certificate. The letter should indicate that your employment is permanent and will continue on your return from France.
(8)Please note: minors under 18 must supply original birth certificate, if traveling without parents they must supply a notarised letter from their parents or legal guardian authorizing them to travel to France and also enclose one of their parent’s original passports.
(9)If you are traveling through Germany you will require Travel Insurance covering you for the whole period of your trip.
STEP 3 – Ready clearly the attached General Guide and double check your documents are ready as required.
STEP 4 –
Please pay by the following options：
Normal service（more than 21 days）
Express service （7 to 21 working days）
GBP 125.00
GBP 180.00
** For resubmission applications, there will be an additional charge of £55.00 per passport **
..CHINA VISA
To apply for all types of Chinese visa, the following are required:
• One completed visa application form. The form is available here.
• Two recent passport sized photograph
• A valid original passport with blank pages
(There must be at least one totally blank page in the passport. Pages for endorsements or amendments cannot be used as a visa page.)
Travel Visa:
Travel information including the booking of airline ticket and itinerary in China.
No multi entry visa for Travel application.
Business Visa:
An invitation letter/Fax from a Chinese Government Department or Government-Authorized company. For multi entry visa, the invitation letter must be original.
Visa Fee:
Single Entry
Double Entry
Multiple Entry Visa
All Nationalities
£80
£100
N/A
N/A
Mail service
Postage charges: £5 per application by Special Delivery
Express service
Supplement charge is £75 per person.
Passport must be with us by 10 a.m. on the day and ready for collection after 3 p.m. on the next day.
NO NEED TO GO TO EMBASSY…
Following the news that all tourist and business visas must be applied in person at the China Embassy in U.K. we can help you to save you time by obtaining the Chinese visa for you, for further information, please call 0870 898 8928.
..GENERAL GUIDE
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..USEFUL INFORMATION
TRAVEL TO TIBET/XINJIANG
Please contact the Tourist Bureau of Tibet (Tel: 0086 891 6834207 Fax: 0086 891 6834632) / Xinjiang (Tel: 0086 991 2825305 Fax: 0086 991 2824449) to obtain an approval before applying for a visa.
TRAVEL TO HONG KONG:
British passport holders enjoy 6 months visa free treatment only for the purposes of tourism or short-term business. For other types of visa or other nationalities.
TRAVEL TO MACAO:
Please contact the Director of Identification Department of Macao SAR. A single or double entry visa is usually valid for entry within 3 months from the date of issue. Multi-entry visa is normally valid for 6 months and only issued according to official invitation letters for business visitors. Duration of stay of a visa may vary. It is possible to extend the duration of stay of a visa in China. Visa is always required wherever you enter Chinese mainland even from Hong Kong or Macao.
IMPORTANT NOTES
The visa application form must be completed and signed by the application himself (herself). Parents can sign the forms for children under the age of 16.
If the information provided by applicant is incorrect or misleading, they shall bear all the consequences arising thereform.
A visa will be issued only if the Visa Officer is satisfied with the application. Your may b required to submit further supporting documents and information in connection with your application when necessary.
The Visa Officer has the rights reject a visa application or cancel and issued visa.
A visa may not always be issued as the applicant wishes. If there is no immediate inquiry relating to an issued visa, the applicant must obey the conditions of the visa.
The applicant should not engage in activities incompatible with his/her status when he/she enters into China. Otherwise the applicant will bear full responsibilities.
The possession of a Chinese visa is only one of the prerequisites for entry into the territory of China. If entry is refused, no compensation in any form can be claimed from the Embassy.
Tourists are not allowed to bring their own bicycles and vehicles into China without previous permission.
Employment without approval in the territory of China is prohibited.
No vaccination is required for short-term visitor except those from/via epidemic areas.
No refund if the apply is turned down or cancelled.
