1. Can I apply for a Visa for China in Northern Ireland?

Yes, you can. The Belfast Chinese Visa Application Service Center has a temporary office in Belfast. The temporary office is usually open for 2-3 days at the end of each month. For the detailed address, monthly office hours and specific visa requirements, please check the website of the Belfast Chinese Visa Application Service Center.

2. How to apply for a Visa for China in Northern Ireland?

You can submit your visa application to the Belfast Chinese Visa Application Service Center. The main steps are as follows: Firstly, fill in and submit the visa application form online at the website of the Center; secondly, bring along the printed visa application form and the relevant visa application documents to the Center in person during the office open dates and time.

4. Do I need to make an appointment to submit my visa application to the Belfast Chinese Visa Application Service Center?

No appointment is required. You can go and submit your visa application in person to the Belfast Chinese Visa Application Service Center during its opening dates and time after you’ve submit your online visa application.

5. What should I do if I have any queries regarding my visa application?

You can contact the Belfast Chinese Visa Application Service Center either in land line, fax or email. Please refer to "Contact Us" on the Center's website for more details.

6. If I need to go to China ASAP and cannot wait for the opening date of the Center, how can I apply for a visa to go to China?

In case of the above situation, you can choose to submit your visa application to Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Edinburgh, Manchester or in London at your convenience. It is important to note that whichever Chinese Visa Application Service Center you choose to submit your visa application to, you should first fill in and submit the visa application form on the website of that Chinese Visa Application Service Center. Then, you can go to the center to submit your application in person without making an appointment.

7. Can I submit my visa application directly to the Consulate General of P. R. China in Belfast?

No, you cannot. The Consulate General of P. R. China in Belfast does not accept ordinary visa application. You should submit your application to the Chinese Visa Application Service Center either in Belfast, Edinburgh, Manchester or in London at your convenience.