L
Tourist
Sightseeing and leisure trips. Needs a day-by-day plan with flight and hotel bookings, or an invitation from someone in China.
China visa desk, Dubai
China visa for UAE residents, handled from Dubai.
We fill in the form, book the visa centre, submit on your behalf and bring your passport back. Pickup and delivery in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman.
- Service fee
- Quoted before you pay
- Processing time
- Confirmed for your case
- Who it is for
- UAE residents
China visa from the UAE at a glance
We are a Dubai travel agency that prepares and submits China visa applications for UAE residents. The Chinese consulate decides every application; our part is a complete, consistent file.
- Steps we take off your hands
- 4
- Emirates with pickup and delivery
- 3
- A Dubai travel agency since
- 2005
- Service fee
- Quoted before you pay
- Sent with your checklist
- Processing time
- Confirmed for your case
- Set by the consulate
- Visa types
- L, M, Q, S, Z, X
- Tourist, business, family, work and study
- What we do
- Form, appointment, submission
- Then your passport back to you
- Pickup and delivery
- Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman
- Passport collected and returned
- UAE passport holders
- Visa-free up to 30 days
- A visa is needed for longer stays, work or study
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What does our China visa service include?
Four things: we complete the online application form, book your appointment at the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in Dubai, submit the application on your behalf, and collect and return your passport. Pickup and delivery cover Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman.
- The application formWe complete the online form from the documents you send, so every answer matches your passport and your supporting papers.
- The appointmentWe book the slot at the visa centre and tell you beforehand whether you need to be there.
- SubmissionWe lodge the application on your behalf. Where the centre requires your fingerprints you attend in person; otherwise you do not need to go.
- Passport pickup and deliveryWe collect your passport and bring it back to you in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman.
What we cannot do is decide the outcome. The consulate approves or refuses every application, and no agency can change that.
Which China visa do I need?
The visa follows the purpose of your trip: L for tourism, M for business, Q or S for family visits, Z for work and X for study. Tell us why you are going and we confirm the category before anything is filed.
M
Business
Trade fairs, supplier visits and meetings. Needs an invitation letter from the Chinese company you are visiting.
Q · S
Family visit
Visiting relatives who are Chinese citizens or foreign residents in China.
Z · X
Work and study
Employment and university admission. Starts from the permit or admission notice issued in China.
What documents do I need for a China visa from the UAE?
Your original passport, valid for at least six months with two blank visa pages; your UAE residence visa and Emirates ID; a recent photograph on a white background; and proof of your trip, either bookings or an invitation letter. The exact list depends on your nationality and visa type, and we confirm it before the appointment is booked.
Every applicant
- Original passport, valid for at least six months with two blank visa pages
- UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy
- One recent photograph on a white background
- Flight and hotel bookings, or an invitation letter
- Online application form, which we complete for you
Depending on your case
- A no-objection letter from your employer or sponsor
- Trade licence copy, if you own or co-own a UAE company
- Bank statements or other proof of funds
- An invitation letter from your host in China, for business and family visits
- Anything further the consulate asks for after submission
What gets an application sent back
Most returned applications fail on consistency, not eligibility. These are the five things we check on every file.
- A photograph or scan that is unclear or not to the required size
- A name or passport number that differs between the form and the documents
- Travel dates on the form that do not match the bookings
- An invitation letter that is out of date or missing required details
- A form left incomplete or unsigned
How much does a China visa cost from the UAE?
You pay two things: our service fee, and the consular and visa centre fee. We send you both figures before you pay anything.
- Our service fee
- Quoted before you pay
- What we charge for handling your application.
- Consular and visa centre fee
- Shown on your quote
- Set by the Chinese authorities, not by us. It varies with your nationality, the number of entries and how fast you need the visa.
You see both lines before you pay, so you know what goes to the visa centre and what is our fee.
How does the application work?
Four steps: you send your documents, we prepare the file, we submit it at the visa centre, and your passport comes back to you.
Share your documents
Passport, residence visa and travel plans by WhatsApp or email. We reply with the fee and your checklist, usually the same day.
We prepare the file
The online form, the itinerary and the supporting letters, checked against what the visa centre currently accepts.
Submission
We book the appointment at the visa centre in Dubai and lodge the application on your behalf. If your fingerprints are needed, you attend once.
Passport back
We track the application, collect your passport and deliver it in Dubai, Sharjah or Ajman.
When should I apply for a China visa?
Apply as soon as your travel dates are fixed, and at least three weeks before you fly.
That leaves room to gather documents, correct anything the visa centre sends back and answer a request for extra papers. If your passport is close to expiry, renew it first: it needs six months of validity when you apply.
Where do I apply for a China visa in Dubai?
Applications in Dubai go through the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre. You can apply there yourself, or hand the application to us and we deal with the centre for you.
- Our office
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Opening hours
- Weekdays 09:00 – 18:00
- Weekends 10:00 – 16:00
- Phone
- +971 54 324 7710
- +971 50 399 2668
China visa questions from UAE residents
How much does a China visa cost from the UAE?
You pay two things: our service fee, and the consular and visa centre fee, which depends on your nationality, the number of entries and how fast you need the visa. We send you both figures before you pay anything.
How long does a China visa take from Dubai?
The consulate sets the processing time, and it changes with the visa type and your nationality. We tell you the current time for your case before you pay, and we do not quote a date we cannot stand behind.
Can you guarantee the visa will be approved?
No. The decision belongs to the Chinese consulate alone. What we do is make sure the application is complete and consistent, which is what most refusals come down to.
Do I have to go to the visa centre myself?
It depends on your nationality, your age and whether your fingerprints are already on file. We confirm this before booking. Where attendance is not required, we submit on your behalf.
Do you collect and deliver my passport?
Yes, in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman. We collect your passport for submission and bring it back once the visa centre releases it.
I hold a UAE passport. Do I need a visa?
UAE nationals can enter China visa-free for stays of up to 30 days. For longer stays, work or study, a visa is still required.
I am in the UAE on a visit visa. Can I apply?
This service is for UAE residents. If you are here on a visit visa, message us first: whether the visa centre accepts your application depends on your nationality and your status in the UAE.
Do children need their own China visa?
Each traveller applies on their own passport, children included. The documents for a minor are different, so tell us their ages and we send the right list.
How long can I stay in China, and how many times can I enter?
Stays run from 30 to 90 days and entries from single to multiple. The consulate sets both on each visa, and your travel history counts.
What if the consulate asks for more documents?
It can, after submission. We tell you exactly what was requested and help you put it together.
Can you also arrange the trip itself?
Yes. Flights, hotels, a guide and internal trains can be booked with the visa, and the bookings double as the supporting documents.
Start your application
Tell us when you are travelling and why. We come back with the visa type, the fee and the checklist, usually the same day.
Important information
Shanghai Travels is a private travel agency. We are not the Chinese government, the consulate or the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre, and we are not affiliated with any of them.
The consulate alone decides whether a visa is granted, for how long and with how many entries. No agency can guarantee an approval or a processing time. Requirements and fees change and differ by nationality, and you are responsible for giving accurate information and genuine documents.
You can also apply directly through the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre, official site.
Ready when your dates are.
One message is enough to get the checklist and the fee for your passport.