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China visa refused? What to do next

Had a China visa refused, or your application sent back? Here are the usual reasons, what you can do, and how we help you apply again.

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Why a China visa is refused or returned

  • Missing or incomplete invitation letters
  • Form details not matching your passport or documents
  • Photos not meeting the rules
  • Missing hotel bookings or flight details
  • Previous immigration problems or undeclared refusals
  • Not enough blank pages or passport validity

Can I appeal if my China visa is refused?

There’s no formal appeal. You can apply again once you’ve fixed the problem, with stronger documents.

How we help after a China visa refused decision

Send us the details and any letter you received. We work out the likely reason, fix the documents and prepare a new application.

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Questions people ask

Will I get my fee back if my China visa is refused?

The embassy fee isn’t refundable.

How soon can I reapply?

Usually as soon as you’ve fixed the problem.

Will a refusal affect future applications?

You must declare it on future forms, but a well-prepared new application can succeed.

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