The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced that it will formally launch the China Visa Online Application System from June 30, 2025.
In a declaration, the Embassys spokesperson dealt with key modifications and frequently asked concerns about the upgraded visa application procedure.Streamlined Application ProcessFrom June 30 onward, candidates are needed to send their visa applications online via the official portal at https://consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA/.
Applicants must create an account using their email address, complete the application form, and submit all necessary supporting documents.Once the application passes the preliminary online reviewusually within 1 to 3 working daysapplicants will get an alert showing their Passport to be submitted status.At that point, candidates should personally visit the Chinese Embassy in Colombo to offer their passport and biometric details, such as finger prints.
The last review then takes an extra 3 to 4 working days.Express Processing Still AvailableThe system will continue to offer both Normal and Express processing choices.
Express service will just use after the initial evaluation is total and physical files have been sent in person.An extra cost applies for expedited processing, and this charge will not be reimbursed even if processing times are extended by the consular office.Applicants are encouraged to use for their visas 2 to 3 weeks before their intended travel date to avoid delays.Submissions on Behalf of OthersApplicants may fill out the online visa application on behalf of someone else.
Unless the applicant is exempt from finger print collection, they should personally submit their passport and other required files to the Embassy.Those exempt from fingerprinting may license a third celebration to submit files, pay costs, and gather the visa on their behalf.Transition from Old SystemThe Embassy also confirmed that visa types submitted by means of the previous system before 5:00 PM on June 27, 2025, will stay valid.However, applicants need to send their documents before the due date to finish the procedure under the old system.
The visa application portal will undergo a system upgrade in between June 27 (5:00 PM) and June 30 (8:00 AM), throughout which no submissions will be accepted.
Any applications tried throughout this period will be considered invalid.Not Applicable to Hong Kong and Macao VisasThe brand-new system just applies to visas for mainland China.
Visa applications for Hong Kong and Macao will continue to be processed through the Embassy using the existing manual procedures.Contact InformationFor more details, applicants are encouraged to check out the official site at https://consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA/.htm.
Queries can likewise be directed to the Embassys Consular Office by means of telephone at 0094-112676658 or e-mail at [email protected], the statement included.