Consulate-General of the Poeple's Republic of China in Istanbul

Embassy/Consulate Appointment or Contact Information Consulate-General of the Poeple's Republic of China in Istanbul : Before Visit make an appointment

Appointment Booking

Before visiting the consular section, please book an appointment. consular section offices may remain closed during Turkey and China holidays. Make a phone call to confirm the opening hours since the opening hours may be affected due to the ongoing global pandemic.

You can make an appointment through either a phone call or email on chinaconsul_ist_tr@mfa.gov.cn. You are advised for more details. Please check the consulate website for the inquiries contact form. A contact form for inquiries can be found on the consulate website.

China Consulates in Turkey may organize/prioritize an Appointment for China residents or have committed support.

Consular/Embassy Services

Ensuring the safety and protection of China citizens in Turkey is the foremost responsibility of the embassy. The China embassy in Turkey offers passport and visa processing, birth Report, document legalization, and other services. In addition, an embassy may visit their country fellows in jails and assist the families and friends in the death of their relative(s).

Visa/Passports Services
The consulate facilitates visa and passport issuance services to visit China for travel/tourism or business purposes, meeting family or friends, seeking job opportunities, and/or making an investment. If you want to apply for the Long Stay/employment Visas, contact the above mentioned phone numbers.

' . http://istanbul.chineseconsulate.org . '.

If unfortunately unable to get contact here, one should try to the Chinese Consulate General in Izmir , Chinese Embassy in Ankara ,
For your convenience here listed all other representatives of China located in Turkey.

Visa types granted by China are;

• China eVisa
• China Diplomatic Visa
• China Official Visa
• China Tourist Visa
• China ( M ) Commercial Trade Activities
• China ( F ) Exchanges, visits, study tours or other relevant activities Visa
• China ( D ) Residence Visa
• China ( R ) Highly Qualified Persons
• 10-Year Visa for China
• China Z Visa–Work Visa
• China S Visa – Relatives of Foreigners
• China (C ) Crew-member Visa
• China Q Visa – Family/Personal Visit Visa
• China Journalist Visa
• China Student Visa / Research Visa / Intern Visa
• China Transit Visa
• China Film Visa
• China Entry Visa
• China Business Visa / Sports Visa
• China Employment Visa / Project Visa
• China Conference Visa
• China Medical Visa

In case you need some references, here are a few articles that could be beneficial.

• Visa Types & Categories to Apply for China
• How to Get a China Visa?
• What Are the Requirements for a China Visa?
• Photo Requirements for China Visa Application
• Check the visa policy for China to plan your trip
• China Visa Cost & Processing Time
• China Visa Extension

Requirements for Visa

The following requirements must be met for China Visa

• Signed ad Valid Passport
• A filled-out application form
• Photographs (no more than three months older, must have a white background, no glasses)
• Identification Card
• Business Cover Letter/ Intent Letter (for those intending to do business or make an investment in the country)
• Invitation letter from China sponsor (To validate your travel purpose and accommodation)
• Letter of Authorization
• China Ministry of Foreign Affairs Letter

Following are the Visa application form filling guide

• Personal details (Full name, dob, place of birth, country, occupation, and gender)
• Contact details (Phone number, email, permanent address)
• Passport details (passport number, passport issue date, passport expiry date)
• Travel details (date intended for arrival and accommodation address)

Visa processing time

An applicant must apply for a visa 5-7 days before the travel date, as 5-7 days is the visa processing time. If a person needs an urgent Visa in case, the applicant receives his Visa in just three hours.

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Relationship between Turkey and China

On December 21, 1991, the Republic of Turkey was recognized as an independent state China. The diplomatic relations between these countries were established on November 16, 1994. While China has an embassy in Turkey located in Baku, Turkey is yet to open one in China. However, the country is planning to open an embassy in China soon.

Check for Turkish Visa Application.