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New digital process aims to streamline applications for travel to mainland China
Digital Process Begins June 30
The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka will officially launch its China Visa Online Application System on June 30, 2025, the embassy spokesman announced. The initiative marks a significant shift toward digitalization in consular services.
Step-by-Step Guide to the Application Process
Applicants must visit https://consular.mfa.gov.cn/
Fill out the visa application form online
Upload the required documents
Fill out the visa application form online
Upload the required documents
Once submitted, the application enters a preliminary review phase, which takes approximately 1 to 3 working days.
When to Submit Your Passport
When to Submit Your Passport
After the application status changes to “Passport to be submitted”, the applicant must:
Visit the embassy in person
Submit their original passport
Provide any other required documents
Provide biometric information
A second review process follows and typically takes 3 to 4 working days.
Payment and Visa Collection
If the visa is approved, applicants will be instructed to return to the embassy to:
This will complete the application process.
Visit the embassy in person
Submit their original passport
Provide any other required documents
Provide biometric information
A second review process follows and typically takes 3 to 4 working days.
Payment and Visa Collection
If the visa is approved, applicants will be instructed to return to the embassy to:
Collect their passport and visa
Pay the applicable visa feesThis will complete the application process.
Important Timing Guidelines
The embassy advises applicants not to submit applications more than one month in advance.
Applying too early may cause delays in processing.
Instead, it is recommended to apply two to three weeks before the intended travel date.
Applications for Hong Kong and Macao must still be submitted via the traditional method at the Chinese Embassy.
A Step Toward Efficient Diplomacy
According to the Chinese Embassy, this digital upgrade is expected to:
Reduce in-person congestion
Improve processing times
Enhance bilateral cooperation through improved administrative efficiency
The new system is part of a broader push by China to modernize its global consular services.
Applying too early may cause delays in processing.
Instead, it is recommended to apply two to three weeks before the intended travel date.
Mainland Visas Only
This system applies exclusively to visas for mainland China.Applications for Hong Kong and Macao must still be submitted via the traditional method at the Chinese Embassy.
A Step Toward Efficient Diplomacy
According to the Chinese Embassy, this digital upgrade is expected to:
Reduce in-person congestion
Improve processing times
Enhance bilateral cooperation through improved administrative efficiency
The new system is part of a broader push by China to modernize its global consular services.
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