China Visa Requirements And Application Process In Kenya

Tourist Visit Requirements

1. Provide a valid passport with at least six months remaining before expiry and two consecutive blank pages. Include a photocopy of the bio data page.

2. Submit one recent color passport photograph with a clear, front-facing view on a light background. The same photo must also be uploaded during the online application.

3. Submit an invitation letter from a licensed travel agency in China, a copy of the agency’s business license, and a detailed itinerary. The invitation must include the applicant’s full name, date of birth, passport number, the travel agency’s name, address, phone number, the official seal, and authorized representative’s signature.

4. Provide a prepaid hotel reservation showing the applicant’s name, check-in and check-out dates, and hotel contact details.

5. Submit an employment letter for first-time travelers, including the applicant’s name, passport number, date of birth, job position, employer’s contact details, and the signature of a director or manager. Those employed by businesses or sole proprietors must also include the company registration certificate and the employer’s ID copy.

6. Provide alternative documents where applicable:

   • Unemployed spouses may submit a marriage certificate and the spouse’s employment letter.

   • Retirees, freelancers, and unemployed applicants must submit a police clearance certificate authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a notarized three-month bank statement showing at least KSh 500,000.

   • Applicants under 18 must provide a birth certificate and written guardian consent. If the minor is not traveling with their guardians, the accompanying adult must be named in writing and must apply together or provide a valid Chinese visa.