Answered by Peter | Nov. 22, 2011 20:27
Methods of Application & Processing Time
1. Applicants are usually required to be present in the visa office. If an applicant cannot come in person, he/she may entrust a relative, friend, or travel/visa agent to come and submit the application on his/her behalf. No appointment is necessary for visa applications. The Consulate in Dubai does not accept visa applications by mail.
2. It normally takes 4 working days to process the visa application.
3. The applicant may request expedited process with the approval of consular officers. Additional urgent fee of Dhs 90.00 per visa for 3- or 2-working-day process will be charged.
4. Visas are not issued on the same day of application.
5. Dhs 150 for single entry visa.
The required documents to apply for a visit visa to China from Dubai:
1. Original passport
2. UAE resident visa valid for more than 6 months.
3. Application Form
4. One passport photo
5. Copies of the data pages of the applicant's passport and UAE resident visa.
6. Copies of the kinship certificates (e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate);
7. Invitation from the applicant's relatives from China with a Copy of the relative's ID card or passport & residence visa;
8. A No-objection letter from the applicant's company;
9. Round-trip air tickets.