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China Crew Visa
Latest News and Updates
China and London :
Biometric Exemption Now Available for China Double Entry visa. We are pleased to inform our clients that individuals applying under the Double Entry category are now exempt from biometric submission requirements. This update significantly streamlines the application process for eligible clients.
Additionally, applicants based in London can now conveniently complete the entire process remotely — even for services from London to Manchester. There is no need to visit the visa centre. As part of this enhanced service, passports can be sent directly to clients via Special Delivery, ensuring secure and timely delivery.
For more information or to confirm your eligibility, please contact our support team.
What is China Crew Visa UK?
A China Crew visa (C-Visa) is a type of visa which is issued to international crew members who are employee of logistic ships, vessels, train, aircraft, or working in any type of international transportation organizations. This visa allows crew members to enter and stay in China for a short period of time which is a part of their job duties. On the other side, if you want to accompany your family member, they may also get this visa but at certain conditions which can be brief to you by Nexus Consultancy China crew visa agent.
Moreover, the eligible candidates who can apply for this visa type are Pilots, Flight Attendants, Ship & Boat Crew Members, Train Conductors and Drivers, Fishing Vessels and other maritime jobs.
How to apply with Nexus Consultancy visa agent for China Crew Visa?
We are providing a very simple way procedure from initial stage to visa approval. Our China Crew Visa Agent are very experience and providing the visa service from many years. They are familiar and up-to-date with the rules, regulation, and procedure.
See the below steps to understand the application procedure:
Step 1 – Click on the “Start Your Application” button and fill out your basic information which are mentioned in the application form.
Step 2 – Submit your documents that are mentioned in the page through email id. Once our agent received your application form and document received, they will start the verification process.
Step 3 – Our China crew visa agent will book the appointment with the embassy for the fingerprints and fee process. After finalizing the details and verification our agent will submit the file according to the China crew visa application type from Normal to Express.
Step 4 – Choose your delivery type and wait for the visa approval document to be received at your door step.
How much time will be taken by the procedure?
The time duration is depended upon the selection of service from below option: –
- Normal 5 Working Days
- Express Up to 48 Working Hours
What is the total fee required for the processing application?
What is the total fee required for the processing application?
- Embassy Fee – There two processing method one is Normal Fee is @£151 and another is Express Fee @£182
- Nexus Consultancy Fee – There are two service we are providing which are Normal Process Fee @£150 and Express Processing Service Fee is @£175.
The total fee for Normal Procedure is @£301 & Express Service @£357 including embassy fee and service fee.
China Crew Visa
Validity Period
- Up to 24 Months
Allowed Activities
- Business Meetings
- Attending Trade Fairs
- Meeting Suppliers.
What are the delivery charges for China crew visa?
- Special Delivery £12
- 9am Delivery £30
- Saturday Guaranteed Delivery £35
- 9am Saturday Guaranteed £50
- Courier Varies
Details required to be attached with the application of China crew visa
You require the following main documents:
- A valid passport, Recent passport photo, Visa application form
- Declaration Form, Photocopy of passport, Fingerprints
- Invitation Letter, UK Employer Letter, Original Crew ID
- Non UK OR EU/EEA Passport Holders
How much does it cost?
| Visa Type | Validity | Processsing Time | Embassy Fee | Nexus Consultancy Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Crew Visa | Up to 24 Months Multiple Entry | Normal 5 Working Days | £151 | £150 | £301 |
| Express Up to 48 Working Hours | £182 | £175 | £357 |
Get your china crew visa in 4 Simple steps
Submit Your Application
Submit your Document
Embassy Visit for Biometric
Pay the fee
Passport
Your passport must have these below details
- Valid for at least the next 6 months from entry in China.
- Number of 2 pages of the passport should be blank (1 page for the visa, and 2nd page for the stamp)
- These 2 pages does not reserve for the “observation”
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Photocopy of Passport
- A copy of passport photo page. Also copy of previous China Visa.
Invitation letter
Invitation letter from the company you are visiting in China. The invitation letter must be:
- Headed notepaper
- Dated, DOB, Gender, Passport number
- Contain your full name (as set out in the passport),
- Date of arrival and departure from China
- Purpose of visit
- Who will be financing the trip,
- Frequency of visits
- Purpose of the visit.
- This must be signed and stamped.
UK Employer Letter
Must be on letterhead and original. Please include client details:
- Full name, Gender, Passport number
- Valid from and expiry date
- Date of Birth
- Planned arrival and departure date
- Who will be paying for the trip
- Please sign and date
Original Crew ID
- This must be valid until atleast date of exit
Declaration Form
- Click here to download
- The declaration letter format template.
- Take a print out of the declaration letter after download.
- Do the sign and submit it to us via email
Book An Appointment
Fingerprints
As per Chinese laws and guidelines, and based on the standard of correspondence, as of 1st November 2018, all the Chinese Visa Application Service Centers in London, Manchester and Edinburgh (hereinafter alluded to as ‘Visa Application Centre’s) will take fingerprints of all visa candidates in the interest of the Chinese Embassy and Consulates in the U.K.
Please note that fingerprints are not required for:
- Kids under 14 years of age and grown-ups more than 70 years of age;
- Applicants who have fingers mutilation or for whom the fingerprints can’t be collected for various reasons.
Non UK OR EU/EEA Passport Holders
Non UK or EU/EEA passport holders must have a valid UK visa in their passport and should provide the original and a copy of their 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).
How long will procedure take of China crew visa?
We offer multiple delivery methods to ensure that our clients receive their approval letter conveniently and securely. Our agency has tie-ups with postal and various courier service providers which are allows us to express and faster delivery process. Pricing depends upon the type of visa and delivery method you have chosen from the below options:
There are two timelines of the processing time
- Normal Service – After submission of your application and biometrics it will take 5 working days to ready your visa
- Express Service – After submission of your application and biometrics the procedure time will be up-to 48 hours for your visa
what are the activities allowed with your China crew visa?
With the China crew visa you will be allowed for 3 activities –
- Business Meetings
- Attending Trade Fairs
- Meeting Suppliers.
what is the validity of the China crew visa?
- Up to 24 Months
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Why Choose Us?
Nexus Consultancy will help you move to UK, get your e-visas and Travel visas done in no time. Moreover, passport renewal and document legalisation are just a matter of few clicks with us. Nexus Consultancy is your one-stop corporate service provider who along with other established parties offers high quality assurance for your relocation, insurance needs and secure your visa efficiently.
If you live or work in Central London, Nexus Consultancy will arrange for your documents to be collected FREE OF CHARGE!
Established in 2008, our expert professionals have delivered over 47,000 successful visa applications from all around the world- this is how we justify us! We strive really hard to meet our customer’s expectations. Expert professionals who know all the ins and outs of visa application procedure are the secret behind our high success rate.
At Nexus Consultancy, we have an extraordinary team of masters who adore effective listening and excellent communication skills. Our humble staff provides best in class customer support through all possible means of communication. In case of emergencies where you need urgent passport and visas, speak to our advisors and get everything done in shortest possible time. We also make sure that you get your passport and visas safe and secure.