How long does it take to get a visa?

Generally speaking, the applicant can get a tourist visa within 5-7 working days, and the processing time of a business visa is usually about 7- 15 working days.

Generally speaking, the applicant can get a tourist visa within 5-7 working days, and the processing time of a business visa is usually about 7- 15 working days. However, it should be noted that the visa processing time in some countries or regions may be longer. For example, the Schengen visa in Europe may take 1-3 weeks. Some special types of visas, such as work visas or student visas, may require longer review time.

If the applicant has specific travel plans or needs to get a visa as soon as possible for specific reasons, he can apply to the embassy or consulate, and they may provide expedited processing services. In addition, some countries also provide online inquiry service, and applicants can check the progress of visa processing within a specified time.

Visa processing program

1. Submit a valid passport.

2. Submit various documents related to the application, such as birth certificate, marital status certificate, education certificate and work experience certificate.

3. Fill in and submit the visa application form. Different visas have different forms. Most of them should be filled out in foreign languages and photos should be provided at the same time.

4. Go to the embassy or consulate in China to meet officials. Some countries stipulate that all immigrant applicants must be interviewed before making a decision; Some countries also require interviews to apply for non-immigrant visas.

5. The embassy or consulate shall submit the completed visa application form and necessary supporting materials to the domestic competent authorities for examination and approval. The embassies and consulates of a few countries have the right to issue visas directly, but they still have to report to China for the record.

6. After going to the competent department of the host country for necessary examination and approval, notify the embassy or consulate of the host country of the examination and approval opinions. If you agree, a visa will be issued. If you refuse, you will also inform the applicant.

7. Pay the visa fee. Generally speaking, when submitting a visa application, you must pay the fee first. In some countries, the fee is charged only after the visa application is successful. Generally speaking, immigrant visa fees are slightly higher and non-immigrant visa fees are slightly lower.