Al Waleed International

China Business / Visit Visa for Pakistani Nationals

China is an attractive destination for Pakistani business entities, dealers, distributors, importers & exporters, manufacturers, students, tourists, and family visitors. As there are strong relations between Pakistan and China, thousands of Pakistani nationals travel annually to cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Yiwu. Pakistani citizens/passport holders must obtain a visa before traveling to China for vacations, business purposes, family visits, education, or employment.

Chinese Visas for Pakistani Citizens

  • Tourist Visa (L Visa)
  • Business Visa (M Visa)
  • Family Visit Visa (Q or S Visa)
  • Student Visa (X Visa)
  • Work Visa (Z Visa)

China Tourist Visa Requirements (L Visa)

  • Passport with at least six months’ validity and at least two blank pages. 
  • Latest passport-size pictures, CNIC, and completed Visa Application. 
  • Confirm trip schedule (return dates or onward travel), city details, and hotel bookings and reservations.  
  • Last 06 months’ bank statement with sufficient funds 

Note: A good financial profile significantly enhances approval opportunities.

China Business Visa Requirements (M Visa)

Business visas demand additional paperwork in the form of guarantees to verify that the applicant is a businessman. 

Invitation Letter:

  • An invitation letter is required from a Chinese company/ factory, trading company, or business partner. Include the applicant’s name, passport number, purpose of visit, duration of stay, and corporate details, with an official signature and stamp.
  • All kinds of company documentation of the applicant, including SECP Documents, Partnership Deed, Business Registration Certificate, Chamber of Commerce Certificate, NTN Certificate or Tax Registration, with Business Bank Statement.

 If the Applicant is an Employee, then must needed documents are the Employment Certificate with Authority Letter and Company Introduction.

Family Visit Visa Requirements

  • For a Family Visit Visa Application for China, you need a passport, CNIC and a photograph with the Sponsored Documents, including the Chinese ID/ Resident Permit, Passport Copy and Invitation Letter. 
  • Also need Relationship Proof in sort of a Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate and Family Registration Certificate (FRC)

Step-by-Step China Visa Application Process for Pakistani Nationals

Step
01

Gather Required Documents including Passports, CNIC, Photograph, Bank Statement, Confirmed Hotel booking, Flight Reservation and Invitation Letter.  

Step
02

Completion of Online Visa Farm, with extremely accurate personal details, travel information, employment details and travel history. 

Step
03

An applicant needs to book an appointment normally, through the Chinese Visa Application System in Pakistan. 

Step
04

Submission of Passport, Other supporting Documents, and Biometric (If required under policy) at the Visa Application Center

Step
05

China Visa Fee varies according to visa category, visa processing urgency, and Number of Entries. Applicants are advised, “always confirm the updated and latest fee schedule before applying”. 

Processing Time for China
The visit visa usually takes 4 to 10 business days. Additional or sophisticated verifications may result in longer processing times.

Multiple Entry Business Visas

Frequent business travelers qualify for 

  • Double-entry visa
  • Multiple-entry visa

It depends on the travel history of the applicant, invitation quality, and embassy assessment.

Note: Businessmen regularly importing goods from China often apply for multiple-entry visas.