Basic Travel Requirements for Gaboneses visiting
China
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Chinese Visa.
- Original Gabon passport valid for 6 months after an intended stay in Italy.
- The original passport must have more than two blank visa page for visa stamp.
- The visa application form must be signed and completely filled by the applicant.
- Proof of legal stay or residence (applicable to applicants who are not applying for visas in the country of nationality).
- Minors under the age of 18 are required to submit a birth certificate and a travel statement of minors to China by one party (requires both parties to sign).
- The original and photocopy of the ID card of both parents (the divorce certificate of the named guardian who should provide the notarization of the divorce of the parents).
- One recently taken passport photo showing a full face, front view, bare-head, and against a light background (size: 48 x 33mm).
- Travel itinerary showing details of the applicant’s planned trip to China, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, and accommodation arrangements.
- A copy of confirmed return ticket to Gabon is required.
- Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations in Italy is to be submitted.
- An invitation letter from the host in China containing the information of the applicant such as name, gender, and date of birth.
- Information of the host in china such as name(s), contact number, address, and relationship to the applicant.
China Visa for Gaboneses
Facts about China
China,
officially the People’s Republic of China is a country in East Asia
and the world’s most populous country, with a population of around
1.404 billion in 2017. Covering approximately 9,600,000 square
kilometres, it is the third or fourth-largest country by total
area. China’s
political system was based on hereditary Monarchies or dynasties
beginning with the semi-mythical Xia dynasty in 21st Century BCE.
China
as a whole was ravaged by feudal warlordism with Japan during World
War II. The Chinese civil war resulted in a division of territory in
1949 when the communist party of China led by Mao Zedong established
the people’s republic of China on mainland China. Also the
Kuomintang led nationalist government retreated to the Island of
Taiwan where it governed until 1996 when Taiwan changed to democracy.
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China’s
economy has been one of the world’s fastest-growing with its annual
growth rates consistently above 6 per cent. According to the World bank
China’s GDP grew from $150 billion in 1978 to $12.24 trillion in
2017. In 2018, its GDP increased to $13.5 trillion (90 trillion yuan).
Since 2010, China has been the country with the world’s second-largest economy by nominal GDP and the largest economy in the world
by purchasing power parity in 2014.
China is also the world’s
largest exporter and second-largest importer of goods and also the
home to some of the world’s largest tech giants such as
Huawei, Baidu, Tencent and Alibaba as it is the world’s most
technologically advanced nation. Since 2019, China has the highest
number of rich people in the world.
Types of China Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 5 business days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 5 business days | 90 days |
General Requirements for China Visa
- Original Gabon passport valid for 6 months after an intended stay in Italy.
- The original passport must have more than two blank visa page for visa stamp.
- The visa application form must be signed and completely filled by the applicant.
- Proof of legal stay or residence (applicable to applicants who are not applying for visas in the country of nationality).
- Minors under the age of 18 are required to submit a birth certificate and a travel statement of minors to China by one party (requires both parties to sign).
- The original and photocopy of the ID card of both parents (the divorce certificate of the named guardian who should provide the notarization of the divorce of the parents).
- One recently taken passport photo showing a full face, front view, bare-head, and against a light background (size: 48 x 33mm).
- Travel itinerary showing details of the applicant’s planned trip to China, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, and accommodation arrangements.
- A copy of confirmed return ticket to Gabon is required.
- Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations in Italy is to be submitted.
- An invitation letter from the host in China containing the information of the applicant such as name, gender, and date of birth.
- Information of the host in china such as name(s), contact number, address, and relationship to the applicant.
China Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Passport with at least 6 months remaining validity and available blank pages, and a photocopy of the passport’s data page.
- One accurately completed the China tourist visa application form.
- If the application form is not filled out truthfully, completely and legibly, there could be a delay in processing or refusal of the application.
- A recent passport-size colour photo with white background attached to the application form.
- Documents showing the itinerary including proof of round trip tickets booking and proof of hotel reservation.
- An invitation letter issued by the host, whether it’s an entity or individual, with following the information on the applicant, including full name, gender, and date of birth, and information on the planned visit, including arrival and departure dates, place(s) of visit.
- The invitation letter must also include information on the host, including name, contact number, address, official stamp, and signature of the legal representative of the entity or the inviting individual.
- For those not applying in their country of citizenship, proof of legal stay or residence status is required.
- A copy of a recent 6-month bank statement of the applicant is required.
China Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The business visa is issued to foreigners travelling for business purposes such as attending trade fairs, negotiating with clients, and signing contracts.
- Gabon signed passport must be valid for 6 months from the date you plan to depart China.
- Visas stamps should be affixed to the blank pages of the passport.
- Passport must contain sufficient blank visa pages for visa stamp.
- China visa application form that is signed and completely filled.
- Proof of legal stay or residence if you are applying from a third country.
- China Business visa Invitation Letter issued by a Chinese business or trade partner is required.
- Invitation letter or confirmation letter of invitation issued by duly authorized Chinese institutes or relevant units.
- The invitation letter for the business visa should also indicate the applicant’s information including full name, birth date, passport number, information about the intended business visit, including purpose, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, and information about the host including name, contact number, address, signature, and official stamp.
- Letter from host, sponsor or company to be visited in China stating responsibility for applicant’s financial means in China.
- The applicant must provide a copy of round trip airline confirmation indicating the dates of entry and exit from the country you intend to visit.
China Visa Fees
Tourist visa
30.00 (USD)
Business visa
30.00 (USD)
China Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Gabon
Libreville
Boulevard Triomphal Omar Bongo B.P. 3914 Libreville Gabon
ga.chineseembassy.org
chinaemb_ga@mfa.gov.cn
(+241) 01 743 207