China Visa Services in Kenya

Who it generally suits

Holiday and sightseeing travellers who do not intend to work or reside.

Typical permitted purpose

Tourism and leisure travel only.

Basic eligibility overview

Ordinary passport, completed visa form, and itinerary evidence such as round-trip tickets and hotel bookings or an invitation from a Chinese travel agency, as listed by the Embassy.

Common supporting documents

• Passport with remaining validity and blank visa pages
• Visa application form and photo
• Round-trip travel booking and hotel itinerary, or a travel-agency invitation

Who it generally suits

Travellers invited by a Chinese business partner for trade, meetings or similar commercial purposes.

Typical permitted purpose

Commercial and trade activities, meetings and similar business travel.

Basic eligibility overview

An invitation letter from a Chinese business or trade partner is typically required, in the format requested by the Embassy or Center.

Common supporting documents

• Passport, form and photo
• Invitation letter from a Chinese company or trade fair organiser
• Applicant’s company letter explaining the trip

Who it generally suits

Applicants with a Chinese employer and the required work-permit notification or other documents listed by the Embassy.

Typical permitted purpose

Taking up employment in China.

Basic eligibility overview

You generally need the official work-permit notification and invitation issued through the Chinese employer. Transcend then helps you lodge the Z visa in Nairobi.

Common supporting documents

• Passport, form and photo
• Work Permit Notification or equivalent employer documents required at the time of application
• Any medical or non-criminal certificates requested by the Center

Who it generally suits

Spouses, parents, children and other family members listed by the Embassy who are visiting Chinese citizens or Chinese permanent residents.

Typical permitted purpose

Family reunion (Q1) or a short family visit (Q2).

Basic eligibility overview

Relationship to the inviter must be documented. Q1 holders must apply for a residence permit within 30 days of entry.

Common supporting documents

• Passport, form and photo
• Invitation from the family member in China
• Proof of relationship (marriage or birth documents)
• Inviter’s Chinese ID or permanent residence evidence

Who it generally suits

Family members of foreigners who are living in China, as defined by the Embassy (often spouse, parents or children).

Typical permitted purpose

Private or family visit to a foreign resident in China — distinct from Q visas, which relate to Chinese citizens or Chinese permanent residents.

Basic eligibility overview

Invitation from the foreigner in China plus proof of that person’s residence status. S1 requires a residence permit within 30 days of entry.

Common supporting documents

• Passport, form and photo
• Invitation letter
• Proof of relationship
• Copy of the inviter’s passport and Chinese residence permit