As of June 19, 2018, all applicants holding ordinary passports for Chinese visas are kindly requested to apply at the Chinese Visa Application Service Center.
Address: Salomonkatu 17 B, 3krs, Helsinki
Phone: 010 337 5600
Email: helsinkicenter@visaforchina.org
Website: http://www.visaforchina.org
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday (Except for notified holidays)
Application: 9:00 AM - 15:00 PM
(Urgent applications must be made before 11:30AM)
Payment/Collection: 9:00 AM - 16:00 PM
Service fee of Chinese visa Application Service Center: The center will charge visa fees, express processing fees on behalf of the Chinese Embassy. Additionally, the center service fees are 55 Euros for regular processing (4 working days), 75 Euros for express processing (3 working days), 85 Euros for urgent processing (2 working days), and 85 Euros for one way postal service (excluding tax).
Important Note: Holders of diplomatic or service passports, or those applying for diplomatic, courtesy, service visas or for Hong Kong/Macao visas/entry-permits are requested to apply directly at the Consular office of the Chinese Embassy as usual. The Consular office of the Embassy will continue to handle applications for notarization, legalization, Chinese passports, and travel documents.
Chinese Visa Application Service Center Introduction
In recent years, the demand for Chinese visas has steadily increased. In order to ensure high quality visa processing service for applicants, Chinese Embassies and Consulates have taken note of the practice of other countries, and introduced the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (hereinafter referred to as the 'Visa Application Center'). The Visa Application Center is primarily responsible for receiving visa applications of ordinary passport holders, collecting visa fees, and release the visa on behalf of the embassies.
The services provided by the Visa Application Center are:
• Operating the visa application website, and publishing information relevant to the Chinese Visa
• Providing relevant information through telephone, email, etc.
• Online visa application form filling
• Online visa application appointment
• Longer reception hours and queueing number system on site
• Receiving fee payment by cash, credit, or debit card
Applicants can enjoy the following conveniences:
• Preliminary preparation for the Chinese visa application online before visiting the Visa Application Center
• Shorter queueing time on site
• Diversified payment methods, such as cash, credit, or debit card, etc.
• Prompt answers by telephone calls and responses to emails allow applicants to enjoy personalized services
• A more comfortable environment for visa applicants.
The Visa Application Centre is established under the specific laws and regulations of the country where it is registered. It is strictly bound to follow these laws and will take various measures to protect the personal information and documents of applicants. In order to ensure reliable and smooth operation of the Visa Application Center, a service fee will be charged at published prices, in addition to the visa fee collected by the embassy.
After the opening of the Visa Application Center, holders of diplomatic or service passports, or those applying for diplomatic, courtesy, service visas, or for Hong Kong/Macao Special Administrative Region visas/entry-permits are still required to apply directly at the Consular office of the Chinese Embassy as usual.
