• The Chinese Visa Application Centre outlined the official step-by-step process Nigerians must follow to apply for a Chinese visa online
• Applicants were instructed to submit their application online first, undergo a document review, and later visit the visa centre for biometric enrolment and payment
• The centre stated that standard visa processing took about four working days after biometric capture, although some applications could require additional time

Nigerians planning to travel to China for business, tourism, study or other approved purposes can now complete much of the visa application process online before visiting the Chinese Visa Application Centre for biometric enrolment and payment.

The Chinese Visa Application Centre in Lagos has outlined the official steps applicants must follow to successfully obtain a Chinese visa, from creating an online account to collecting their passport after processing.

How Nigerians can apply for Chinese visa

Here's a step-by-step guide on how Nigerians can apply for a Chinese visa.

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Step 1: Register an account online

Applicants should begin by visiting the Chinese Visa Application Centre website and selecting the Lagos Visa Application Centre.

They will be required to create an account using a valid email address, which will be used throughout the application process to receive updates and notifications.

Step 2: Complete the visa application form

After registration, applicants should fill in their personal information carefully.

The visa centre requires applicants to upload:

• A recent 2-inch passport photograph with a white background
• A clear copy of the passport data page (both sides where applicable)

Applicants should ensure:

• Their surname and given names match exactly as they appear in their passport.
• Their National Identification Number (NIN) is provided where required.
• Every detail entered on the first page matches the passport information.

The visa centre warns that hats, earrings and other jewellery should not be worn in the passport photograph.

Step 3: Select the correct visa category

Applicants must choose the visa category that matches the purpose of their trip.

For those applying for a single-entry visa, the