Information provided below is to guide you on how to travel to China from Nigeria.....................................

There are different types of visas issued for travellers in Nigeria but we will on treat the Business and Tourist Visa.

General information
All applicants in these categories are expected to make an appointment prior to submitting their documents. This simply means you walk to the consular office(s) to pick an interview date.

Appointment booking: every Tuesday and Thursday except holidays, from 3pm to 5pm.

Generally speaking, you should submit your application if you intend to travel to China in person and collect your passport with an issued visa. If circumstances really prevent you from doing so (e.g. illness), you may entrust someone else to do it for you (no need to provide a power of attorney) providing that you have prepared all the documents required and signed the application form.

It is advisable that you apply for a visa one month before your intended date of entry into China but not earlier than three months. The Chinese visa is typically valid for three months. If you apply for a visa too early, the visa may expire before your departure. For instance, if you plan to enter China on July 1, the best time to submit your application would be around June 1 (counting working days only).

Applicants are expected to visit the consular office in person with passport and appointment slip. The processing generally takes one to two weeks after the interview.

Interview day: is every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10am to 12pm except on holidays.

Issuance: every Tuesday and Thursday except holidays, from 0900 to 1200

Ticket
There are no direct flights to China from Nigeria at the moment. However, there are several airlines that depart from Lagos, Nigeria. On the average, a return economy ticket to Beijing costs between N200, 000 to N300, 000 depending on the airline and time of purchase.

Visa fee

Please note that visa fee(s) will be paid at the point of picking up your visa at the consular office.

Period of stay =N=Normal =N=Express =N=Extra Express
Single-entry visa valid for three months 5000 9000 11000
Double-entry visa valid for six months 7500 11500 13500
multiple entry visa valid for six months 10000 14000 16000
multiple entry visa valid for one year or more 15000 19000 21000
Other important information

Validity of a visa refers to the period within which the visa holder is allowed to enter China.
The number of entries refers to the number of times the visa holder is permitted to enter China within the visa’s validity.
Duration of stay refers to the longest period the visa holder is allowed to stay in China on each visit, and this is counted from the day following entry into China.

When all the permitted entries are used up, the visa is no longer valid. Even if there are still unused entries, the visa is no longer valid if the validity has already expired. In either case, the visa holder should apply for a new visa if another visit to China is planned.
Business Visa Requirements

Issued to foreigners who intend to go to China for commercial and trade activities.

One completed visa application form with a recently taken passport photo stuck on; all blanks on the application form should be filled in with genuine information; false or incomplete information and illegible words may lead to rejection

Visa Notification Form issued by an authorized unit in China (Visa notification refers to the form of visa notification issued by departments of the Chinese government, or companies and social organizations authorized by the Chinese Foreign Ministry) ;

Qualified original invitation & guarantee letter with signature and stamp from the applicant’s sponsor and business partner in China. The letter should state clearly applicant’s name, position and passport number, applicant’s company name, address and telephone number, purpose of visit, duration of stay and specific itinerary in China;

Qualified original introduction letter with the full name, title, date & signature of the issuing person from applicant’s company. The letter should state clearly applicant’s name, present occupation and position in the company, purpose of the visit, intended duration of stay, city intended to visit, name and address of applicant’s business partner in China, items and quantity of goods planned to order and purchase;
The original and one photocopy of the applicant’s ID card. (The original will be returned to the applicant after the interview)

The original and one photocopy of the certificate of incorporation of the applicant’s company. (The original will be returned to the applicant after the interview) ;

Hotel reservation in China and round-trip ticket between Nigeria and China;
Recent bank statement of account;

One photocopy of the applicant’s passport Bio-data page and, visa pages with Chinese visa if any;
Any proof of business connection with the inviting company in China (e.g. fax of business negotiation, contract, agreement, quotations of goods, invoices, bill of lading.) ;
A list of the documents submitted;
Other documents the Chinese Embassy requires.
Tourist Visa Requirements

Issued to foreigners who intend to go to China for exchanges, visits, study tours, etc.

One completed visa application form with a recently taken passport photo stuck on it; all the items on the application form should be completed neatly with genuine information; false or incomplete information and illegible characters may lead to refusal of a visa.
Photocopy of applicant’s passport data page, the passport should be with at least six months of remaining validity and two blank visa pages.
Original invitation letter of duly authorized unit or confirmation letter of invitation issued by the Chinese government departments, companies and social organizations authorized by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

Invitation letters issued by a relevant unit or individual. 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)

One formal introduction letter from the applicant’s working unit to tell his/her identity, the purpose of visit to China, and supposed duration of stay in China. If the applicant works in a company, he/she should offer a photocopy of applicant’s certificate of incorporation.

Latest six months’ bank statement of account with at least 4 million Naira in deposit for the applicant who is the first time to visit China.
Any other documents which the Chinese consular officials view necessary.

For more Info you can check my blog...........www.yourinfo1.com or linksandtours.net

Can some one with a business visa travel with his son of about 5years? if yes? will the child pay for the flight?

@perp yes you can travel with your son as far as he his five and above, you can travel with him and yes you will have to pay for his ticket...but it about 25% of the adult fare price its also depend on the airline

@Kingy10.... to get the cheapest airline for that destination you have to book two weeks ahead or you can let your agent find the cheapest airline for u depending on the date and season cause ticket fares varies, it not fixed

Angelus96:
@Kingy10.... to get the cheapest airline for that destination you have to book two weeks ahead or you can let your agent find the cheapest airline for u depending on the date and season cause ticket fares varies, it not fixed

Ok,thanks
Can I work while studying in China?

Angelus96:
@perp yes you can travel with your son as far as he his five and above, you can travel with him and yes you will have to pay for his ticket...but it about 25% of the adult fare price its also depend on the airline

Thanks for the clarification.

Please how can I get the confirmation letter from the government. The inviting company is also finding it complicated to get for me. I want to travel for a conference. please how else can I go about this.

Girly26:
Please how can I get the confirmation letter from the government. The inviting company is also finding it complicated to get for me. I want to travel for a conference. please how else can I go about this.

Are you not invited by the conference organisers ?

Angelus96:
Information provided below is to guide you on how to travel to China from Nigeria.....................................

There are different types of visas issued for travellers in Nigeria but we will on treat the Business and Tourist Visa.

General information
All applicants in these categories are expected to make an appointment prior to submitting their documents. This simply means you walk to the consular office(s) to pick an interview date.

Appointment booking: every Tuesday and Thursday except holidays, from 3pm to 5pm.

Generally speaking, you should submit your application if you intend to travel to China in person and collect your passport with an issued visa. If circumstances really prevent you from doing so (e.g. illness), you may entrust someone else to do it for you (no need to provide a power of attorney) providing that you have prepared all the documents required and signed the application form.

It is advisable that you apply for a visa one month before your intended date of entry into China but not earlier than three months. The Chinese visa is typically valid for three months. If you apply for a visa too early, the visa may expire before your departure. For instance, if you plan to enter China on July 1, the best time to submit your application would be around June 1 (counting working days only).

Applicants are expected to visit the consular office in person with passport and appointment slip. The processing generally takes one to two weeks after the interview.

Interview day: is every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10am to 12pm except on holidays.

Issuance: every Tuesday and Thursday except holidays, from 0900 to 1200

Ticket
There are no direct flights to China from Nigeria at the moment. However, there are several airlines that depart from Lagos, Nigeria. On the average, a return economy ticket to Beijing costs between N200, 000 to N300, 000 depending on the airline and time of purchase.

Visa fee

Please note that visa fee(s) will be paid at the point of picking up your visa at the consular office.

Period of stay =N=Normal =N=Express =N=Extra Express
Single-entry visa valid for three months 5000 9000 11000
Double-entry visa valid for six months 7500 11500 13500
multiple entry visa valid for six months 10000 14000 16000
multiple entry visa valid for one year or more 15000 19000 21000
Other important information

Validity of a visa refers to the period within which the visa holder is allowed to enter China.
The number of entries refers to the number of times the visa holder is permitted to enter China within the visa’s validity.
Duration of stay refers to the longest period the visa holder is allowed to stay in China on each visit, and this is counted from the day following entry into China.

When all the permitted entries are used up, the visa is no longer valid. Even if there are still unused entries, the visa is no longer valid if the validity has already expired. In either case, the visa holder should apply for a new visa if another visit to China is planned.
Business Visa Requirements

Issued to foreigners who intend to go to China for commercial and trade activities.

One completed visa application form with a recently taken passport photo stuck on; all blanks on the application form should be filled in with genuine information; false or incomplete information and illegible words may lead to rejection

Visa Notification Form issued by an authorized unit in China (Visa notification refers to the form of visa notification issued by departments of the Chinese government, or companies and social organizations authorized by the Chinese Foreign Ministry) ;

Qualified original invitation & guarantee letter with signature and stamp from the applicant’s sponsor and business partner in China. The letter should state clearly applicant’s name, position and passport number, applicant’s company name, address and telephone number, purpose of visit, duration of stay and specific itinerary in China;

Qualified original introduction letter with the full name, title, date & signature of the issuing person from applicant’s company. The letter should state clearly applicant’s name, present occupation and position in the company, purpose of the visit, intended duration of stay, city intended to visit, name and address of applicant’s business partner in China, items and quantity of goods planned to order and purchase;
The original and one photocopy of the applicant’s ID card. (The original will be returned to the applicant after the interview)

The original and one photocopy of the certificate of incorporation of the applicant’s company. (The original will be returned to the applicant after the interview) ;

Hotel reservation in China and round-trip ticket between Nigeria and China;
Recent bank statement of account;

One photocopy of the applicant’s passport Bio-data page and, visa pages with Chinese visa if any;
Any proof of business connection with the inviting company in China (e.g. fax of business negotiation, contract, agreement, quotations of goods, invoices, bill of lading.) ;
A list of the documents submitted;
Other documents the Chinese Embassy requires.
Tourist Visa Requirements

Issued to foreigners who intend to go to China for exchanges, visits, study tours, etc.

One completed visa application form with a recently taken passport photo stuck on it; all the items on the application form should be completed neatly with genuine information; false or incomplete information and illegible characters may lead to refusal of a visa.
Photocopy of applicant’s passport data page, the passport should be with at least six months of remaining validity and two blank visa pages.
Original invitation letter of duly authorized unit or confirmation letter of invitation issued by the Chinese government departments, companies and social organizations authorized by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

Invitation letters issued by a relevant unit or individual. 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)

One formal introduction letter from the applicant’s working unit to tell his/her identity, the purpose of visit to China, and supposed duration of stay in China. If the applicant works in a company, he/she should offer a photocopy of applicant’s certificate of incorporation.

Latest six months’ bank statement of account with at least 4 million Naira in deposit for the applicant who is the first time to visit China.
Any other documents which the Chinese consular officials view necessary.

For more Info you can check my blog...........www.yourinfo1.com or linksandtours.net

Thanks any update?

Angelus pls I need ur advice ,I have admission in China..how do I go about it

deraeze:
Angelus pls I need ur advice ,I have admission in China..how do I go about it

Pls Bro which admission? Undergraduate or masters?

Very helpful... Thanks

Good info.