1. Application processing fee
2. Biometric fee

As mentioned above, the fees must be paid before you submit your application online or when you attend your appointment at the visa application center. The fee required may be paid in your local currency.

Bio-metric Fee:

Fees are subject to change at any time and will not be refunded even if your application is rejected.

VFS Global has a range of other services such as package transmission or photocopying etc. See their website for the full list of services and associated fees.

Step 5 – Visit the visa application center

On the day of your appointment, you need to arrive at least 15 minutes before your allotted time. You will need to take:

1. A copy of your visa application
2. A valid passport or travel document with at least 2 pages that are blank on both sides

At the appointment, you will:

1. Hand over your application and supporting documents
2. Provide a scan of your fingerprints and have your photo taken
3. Pay the fee and receive a receipt which will have a tracking number which you can use to find out the progress of your application

It’s as easy as that! Just don’t forget anything and make sure you have all the required documents otherwise you may have to make a new appointment!

Step 6 – Track your application

You can track your application in the following ways:

1. On VFS Global’s website
2. Webchat: Chat Now
3. Email: infopek.cacn@vfshelpline.com
4. Helpline number: +86 4000886637
5. Visit the visa application center in person

Step 7 – Collect your passport

Required documents

Whether you are applying online or in person, there is a list of required documents that you will need to submit with your visa application. There is a document checklist you can refer to, but documents include

1. Completed application form for a Temporary Resident Visa – IMM 5257
2. Passport – valid for at least 6 months past your trip with 2 blank pages.
3. Copies of all cancelled or expired passports as proof of previous trips
4. 2 photos with your name and date of birth written on the back of 1 of the photos. Read the full photo requirements. NOT REQUIRED if you are providing biometrics
   
5. Proof of legal residency status
   
6. Travel authorization letter (if the applicant is a minor) including parent (s) passport
7. Visa fee
8. Travel itinerary and hotel booking

It is important to note that further documents may be required depending on where you are applying from. If you are applying from China, you will need to submit other specific documents.

On the “Apply online” page, click on “Read the instruction guide”:

Go to the “Gather documents” section and click on the link for “Application for a visitor visa”:

Scroll down to “Select a country/territory” choose China and click on “Get documents”:

Please note, you must get the documents for the country you are applying from. Each country has different requirements and if you fail to include these additional documents, your application may be rejected.

On the next page, click on “Visa office instructions – Visit (IMM 5884)”:

You will then be directed to the visa office instruction document:

The above document must be used in conjunction with the document checklist IMM 5484. You also need to place the visa office instruction checklist on top of your application pack, so don’t forget to do this.

Read the instructions carefully! In addition to the above documents, applicants from China must also provide the following documents:

1. VFS Consent form
2. Copy of your national identity document
3. Family Information form IMM 5707
4. Schedule 1 form – IMM 5257B
5. Completed “Education, Employment and Travel” form for you and each accompanying family member aged 18 years old and above, completed in English or French AND Chinese
6. If you are employed, a signed letter on company letterhead from your employer granting your leave of absence and including your name, position, salary and date of hire and your employer’s name and address in Chinese characters as well as the telephone and fax number
7. If you are retired, a retirement certificate indicating the amount of your pension
8. If you are a student traveling during periods other than school holidays, a letter from your school confirming that you are enrolled and in good standing and that the school has approved your absence
9. Original bank documents showing financial history over several months OR Zhima Report available on the Alipay mobile app (available to Chinese Nationals)
10. Evidence of assets in China OR Zhima Report
11. Evidence of any previous travel
12. Hotel Reservation
13. Name and address of all agents who assisted you in planning your trip (both in China and Canada)
14. Detailed travel itinerary
15. Proof of relationship with the inviter in Canada (e.g. copy of birth certificate, copy of Hukou,etc.)
16. An invitation letter stating the purpose and duration of the visit and a list showing the number of people in inviter’s household. Plus, a copy of the inviter’s citizenship or immigration status document e.g. Permanent Resident Card and proof of inviter’s income and financial situation. If the inviter is studying in Canada, confirmation that inviter is currently enrolled in school
17. Evidence of private medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company, valid for a minimum of one year. Cover for health care, hospitalization and repatriation for a minimum of $100,000
18. Proof that you have undergone a medical examination undertaken by one of the panel physicians for China and Mongolia

It is your responsibility to make sure you have all the required documents, so take care and read all the requirements before submitting your application.

If you’re planning to obtain your flight reservation for visa without paying for the ticket, all you have to do is follow the 3 simple steps below:

1. Visit the Visa Reservation website to choose the right package
2.  Submit the travel details and make the payment online
3. Receive flight itinerary in email