Are you a resident of Lahore who wants to travel to China for better educational opportunities or career prospects? If yes, then there’s good news for you. Now, Lahoris don’t have to travel to Islamabad for the processing of their visa applications. Through the newly established Chinese visa centre in Lahore, locals can now easily apply for various scholarships in China and conveniently opt for new jobs without having to travel to another city to submit their documents. However, the final approval and granting of visas will be done by the Chinese embassy in Islamabad.
Let us take a look at how the Chinese visa centre in Lahore will benefit the public.
Chinese visa centre in Lahore: How will this benefit residents?
China’s visa facilitation service in Lahore is offered by Gerry’s Visa. In a safe, secure and comfortable environment, people are given value-added services to apply for a Chinese visa. Apart from applying for a Chinese visa for mainland Hong Kong, China and Macau, the visa centre will also provide services through which applicants can get their documents attested by Chinese missions in Punjab.
The provision of a separate facility in Lahore is all the more important in the wake of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which is all set to boost diplomatic and economic relations between the two neighbouring countries.
Pakistani students can apply for scholarships in China
The new Visa Application Service Centre (VASC) in Lahore will not only improve bilateral relations between the two nations, but it will also help many aspiring students apply for higher studies in different universities in China.
Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing gave his views during the inauguration ceremony of the third Chinese VASC in Lahore: “China hopes to now focus on furthering socio-economic relations and in line with this, the government is offering scholarships to Pakistani students interested to further their knowledge in various fields in China.”
According to the Higher Education Commission, over 28,000 Pakistanis are studying in China, as of April 2019. In fact, Pakistan ranks third in terms of the number of international students studying in China.
Businessmen can benefit from Chinese visa centre in Lahore
On the occasion of the inauguration ceremony for the third Chinese visa centre in Lahore, the Chinese ambassador highlighted Lahore as a business hub of Pakistan, adding more than 60 percent of the businessmen travelling from Pakistan to China come from Punjab.
Therefore, with the opening of the visa centre in Lahore, better facilities will be provided to businessmen who frequently travel to China, thereby strengthening bilateral trade relations between the two governments.
Facilities offered by Chinese Visa Centre in Lahore
The Chinese Visa Application Service Centre is basically a service organization registered in accordance with the regulations of the Chinese Embassy and local laws to facilitate the processing of visa applications. It is an independent body without any affiliations with diplomatic missions. Its services include:
(1) To accept visa applicants and ensure all the required documentation is attached with the application form
(2) To facilitate applicants through the process of submitting application form which includes the entry of basic information, and also in the transmission of passport, visa, and other documents between the Chinese Embassy and the applicant.
(3) To ensure the biometric information such as fingerprints is taken and to collect the visa fees, whether it is for normal, express or rush service and deliver the passport and visa to the applicant accordingly
(4) To inform the applicant about visa information, answer customer’s inquiries and provide complete assistance through the Visa Centre’s website, information desk, telephone or Email.
(5) To provide the applicant with other necessary services in accordance with the requirements of a Chinese Embassy or Consulate-General
Process Of Applying For A Chinese Visa
You can fill out an application form through the online portal of Chinese Visa Centre sharing personal information and details related to work, travel, education and family. This way you can apply online for Chinese visa, however, you can’t to digitally submit the form through the portal. Application form can be saved for three months on the website. Also, mention the city where you will submit the application once completed.
To submit the form, print the completed form and submit it by visiting the visa centre. Among the various Chinese visa requirements, you have to mention the purpose of your visit to China. Is it for tourism, exchange visits, study tours, commercial trade activities, or for better job opportunities. If you are applying for permanent residence then it must be mentioned in your purpose of visit. If you are going on a visit visa to meet your relative or family member who is a permanent resident of China, then it is important you stay for a short visit of 180 days.
Once you have filled the form and signed it, attach the required documents and submit the application form to the newly established visa centre in Lahore on the given address. Make sure you visit the visa centre during the timings mentioned below.
Address:20, Ex American Centre Building, Opposite Ganga Ram Hospital, Queen’s Road, Mozang Chungi, Lahore, Punjab 54000
Timings:Business Hours: Monday-Friday, closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
Submission of applications: 9:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Payment and collection: 9:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Contact Information: 0518439385
So, this was the latest information about the Chinese visa centre in Lahore and how it will benefit the local people. Want to learn Chinese, before planning your visit to China? Check out the various institutes offering Chinese language courses in Lahore.
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