What to Do If You Cannot Provide a Copy of Your Former China Visa

🧾 How to Complete the Former Visa Section

If you do not have a copy of your most recent China visa or the passport it was in, complete the questionnaire as follows:

• In the Visa Number field → enter “unknown”

• In the Date of Issue field → enter an estimated date (it does not need to be exact)

• In the Place of Issue field → enter the correct Chinese consulate that issued the visa

The consulate listed must be accurate.

📄 Required Statement

You must also upload a written statement that:

• Explains that you no longer have the passport that contained the visa

• Confirms the loss or disposal of that passport

You may use the Swift statement template provided in your application checklist.

🚫 What You Should Not Do

• Do not answer “No” if you have previously held a China visa

• Do not provide incorrect or misleading information

Important:
Any inconsistency between your answers and the Chinese consulate’s records may result in delays.

⚠️ Important Limitation

This guidance applies only to your most recent China visa.

If you have held multiple China visas:

• The information provided must reflect the most recently issued visa

• You cannot substitute details from an older visa

💡 Helpful Notes

• The Chinese consulate maintains internal visa records

• Providing accurate information helps prevent processing delays

Swift cannot override consulate verification requirements.