Chinese Visa Policy and Requirements for Citizens of Dominica

Visa Policy

Visa Application Process

1. Email Pre-Application: Send an email to consulate_dm@mfa.gov.cn for pre-application. Include the type of visa, your name, passport number, phone number, reason, and time of going to China, along with corresponding application materials in PDF or JPG format.
2. Online Application: After receiving confirmation, fill in the online application form on the China Online Visa Application (COVA) website (https://cova.mfa.gov.cn) and make an appointment.
3. In-Person Submission: Submit the application in person at the Chinese Embassy in Dominica according to the appointment time, along with the required documents.
4. Biometric Collection: Applicants aged between 14 to 70 years old should collect ten fingerprints when submitting the application at the Embassy.

Required Documents

• Completed visa application form and confirmation page.
• Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages.
• One recent colored ID photo, facing forward with a white background and bareheaded.
• Additional documents based on the visa category (e.g., invitation letter, work permit, proof of kinship).

Chinese Embassy in Dominica

• Address: Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Commonwealth of Dominica
• Phone: +1(767)6161396
• Email: consulate_dm@mfa.gov.cn

Visa Types and Purposes

• L Visa: For tourism. Main documents include a reservation of a round-trip flight ticket and hotel.
• M Visa: For commercial and trade activities. Main documents include an invitation letter issued by the inviting entity in China.
• F Visa: For necessary visits, exchanges, or non-commercial activities. Main documents include an invitation letter issued by the inviting entity in China.
• Z Visa: For working in China. Main documents include a valid Notification Letter of Foreigner’s Work Permit in the People’s Republic of China.
• Q1, Q2 Visa: For visiting or reunion with immediate family members of Chinese citizens or holders of valid China Foreign Permanent Resident ID cards.
• S1, S2 Visa: For short-term or long-term visiting immediate family members of foreigners residing in China for work, study, or other purposes.

Additional Tips

• Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay in China.
• Keep copies of all submitted documents for your records.
• Check the specific requirements for your visa category, as they may vary.
• Be aware of the visa processing time and apply well in advance of your planned travel dates.

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