At Star Tours we can take the hassle away from you and arrange your visas depending on your status and nationality. If you would like us to process your visas on your behalf then it is suggested that you provide us with all the relevant documents as set out below (for UK residents only) at the time of booking. It is recommended that you allow yourself plenty of time for the visa application process, usually 1 month prior to your departure, (During peak periods ie: Bank Holiday weekends & school holidays it is advisable to allow 6-8 weeks). We can not process your visa application if you are not taking a tour with us.

• Chinese Visa Requirements

A valid passport as well as a copy of its information page: Your valid passport must have at least six (6) months of remaining validity and at least one blank visa page in it.

Photo: one recent photo of 2x2 square inch (black & white or colour is acceptable) glued or stapled on the application form.

An applicant holding a passport other than UK passport should provide the original and a copy of his or her permanent residence or work permit which should be valid for at least half a year (except for those who are visa or permit exempt for residing or working in the UK);

Duly completed application form

• Chinese Visa Price

Fee category	Amount
	UK Citizen	Third Country Citizen	US Citizen
Visa Fees Single Entry Double Entries Multiple entries/6months Multiple entries/1year
	£65	£55	£100
	£80	£65	£100
	£95	£75	£100
	£125	£95	£100

• Sending & Receiving Visa Documents

There are 2 ways in which you can send us your passport(s) and documents; you can either provide it to us in person by visiting us or sending it by post. If you are sending by post we highly recommend using Royal Mails Special Delivery which guarantee’s next day delivery or any other courier service such as DHL / UPS / Parcel Force.

• Chinese Visa Duration

Passengers intending to obtain a long term visa should submit an annual insurance policy if their UK visas are valid for more then one year from the date on which they return to the UK. However, the duration of the visa granted cannot be guaranteed as it is the decision and at the discretion of the embassy and not Star Tours Ltd.

• Who does not require a Chinese Visa?

1) All European Union Nationals

2) Certain nationalities are exempt* as long as they do not engage in non-tourist activity. These countries include: Canada, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore and USA

(*please check the website of the embassy of the destination country for the most up-to-date information available)

3) Check with the destination country's embassy before travel to verify how long you are allowed to stay in each country without a visa.