Notice

Important Notice

2019/03/28

Effective since 1^st April 2019, the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United Republic of Tanzania will use China Online Visa Application (COVA) system for Chinese Visa application. Applicants for Chinese visa (excluding visas of Hong Kong and Macao ) should follow the steps below:

1. Complete and submit China Online Visa Application form through https://cova.cs.mfa.gov.cn

2. Print Confirmation page and completed COVA form. Sign on the Confirmation page.

3. Schedule appointment online for visa application through https://avas.cs.mfa.gov.cn

4. Submit application including completed COVA form, Confirmation page, AVAS confirmation, passport and other required documentation in person to the visa office of the Embassy at the appointed time.

From 1^st April to 30^th April 2019, the previous offline paper form application and online application will be both accepted. However, online application will be processed with priority, and the service to the offline application might not be guaranteed. With effect from 1^st May, ONLY online application will be accepted.

Office Hours of Visa Office: 8:30AM-11:30AM, Monday to Friday.

The Embassy of the People's Republic of China

28^th March, 2019