China crew visa requirements

•  Passport requirements: Original passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available. Multiple entry one year visas require the passport to be valid for fourteen (14) months beyond stay
• One (1) completed and signed application form: Original signature in blue or black ink only. All questions must be answered
• One (1) recent colour photo: Photos should be 3.5 x 4.5cm taken on a light coloured background with no sunglasses , hats or headgear
• Business letter: Letter from employer (i.e. airline) or sponsoring company, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant’s employment status/position held in the company, employee number, and clearly stating that the applicant requires a visa as a crew member. Applicants requesting a multiple entry visa to China must provide a letter stating the need for a multiple entry visa and the dates of future travel to the country.
• Original employee/crew ID: and a list of all crew members
• Service request form (SOF): This is EmbassyLink’s Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents.
• Special Notes: Vancouver Consulate: Double entry visas will only be issued to travellers who have had a previous China visa. Multiple entry visas will only be issued to travellers who have held a previous double or multiple entry visa. If your previous visa is in an expired passport kindly also include this passport with your application