How to get a China visa from Malawi

• The China tourist visa is issued to foreigners for tourism purposes.
• Completely filled Chinese visa application forms provided in two copies.
• The applicant must sign both copies of the application form.
• Incomplete or unsigned applications will delay the application process.
• (2) recent passport photographs taken against a white background.
• The applicant must provide a copy of the round trip airline confirming the dates of entry and exit from China.
• Applicant's name must be on the ticket, applicants are not required to send the original ticket.
• Proof of accommodation issued by the inviting party or hotel reservation.
• Copy of most recent bank statements or a letter from the bank of at least $125 per day verifying that the applicant has sufficient funds during the stay.
• Letter of invitation from tour organization or relative to be visited in China stating the exact duration of stay and purpose of the visit is required.
• An international certificate of vaccination for yellow fever is required. The applicant must submit a photocopy of the booklet.
• The applicant under age 18 must submit a signed letter of consent signed by both parents, a copy of the minor's birth certificate and a copy of the passports or photo IDs of both parents.

• Malawi signed passport must be valid for 6 months from the date you plan to depart China.
• Passport must contain sufficient blank visa pages.
• Visas and stamps should be affixed to the blank pages of the passport.
• Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not acceptable for visa issuance.
• If the passport does not meet this requirement, the applicant must renew a passport or obtain a new one.
• (2) Passport photographs.
• China visa application form that is signed and completely filled.
• Letter from host, sponsor or company to be visited in China stating responsibility for applicant’ financial means in China.
• Letter of invitation written on company letterhead explaining the nature of the business to be conducted, and specifying the type and validity of the requested visa.
• An International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever is required.
• The applicant must provide a copy of round trip airline confirmation indicating the dates of entry and exit from the country you intend to visit.

The PHAC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for China: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza.

Applicants overstaying the visa or residence permit for a short period will be given a warning and be required to pay a fine. Usually, the penalty is CNY500 per day not to exceed CNY10,000.