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China online visa application - business M visa

Official China online visa application portal; select M business visa.

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Business visaRoute

Official portalResource type

Chinese Ministry of Foreign AffairsSource

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What this page is for

Business Visa information for Ethiopian passport holders applying for China.

FeeM/F business category uses same entry-fee structure + service fee

Processing

Resource typeOnline Application Portal

RouteBusiness visa

Prices and fee checks

Tourist L: Check Addis Ababa Visa for China fee schedule
Business M: Check Addis Ababa Visa for China fee schedule
Student X1/X2: Check Addis Ababa Visa for China fee schedule
Work Z: Check Addis Ababa Visa for China fee schedule
Family Q/S: Check Addis Ababa Visa for China fee schedule

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Requirements

Valid passport
Completed application form/online application
Passport photo
Invitation letter from host company/organization
Employer/company letter from Ethiopia
Proof of funds or company sponsorship
Business registration/trade license/tax documents where applicable
Travel itinerary and accommodation proof

Documents to prepare

Valid passport
Completed application form/online application
Passport photo
Invitation letter from host company/organization
Employer/company letter from Ethiopia
Proof of funds or company sponsorship
Business registration/trade license/tax documents where applicable
Travel itinerary and accommodation proof

Money proof

Bank statement: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
Minimum: [VERIFY official minimum; if none, show practical guidance separately as non-official]
Sponsor: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]

Appointment

Required: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
Biometrics: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
China Visa Application Service Center Addis Ababa + Embassy

Stay rules

Validity: [VERIFY]
Max stay: [VERIFY]
Entries: Single / multiple / depends [VERIFY]

Application path

Confirm visa type on official portal
Prepare documents and translations/legalization if required
Complete official online form/application
Pay official visa fee
Book appointment/biometrics/interview if required
Submit passport/documents
Track application
Collect passport/decision

Common weak spots

Insufficient or unexplained funds
Unclear travel purpose
Missing or inconsistent documents
Weak proof of ties to Ethiopia
False/unverifiable documents
Previous refusal or overstay not explained

Official links

China online visa application - business M visa → China Visa Application Service Center Addis Ababa → China visa fee schedule Ethiopia → Chinese Embassy Ethiopia visa page → Visa center opening/address notice → China online visa application - business M visa →

Contact / location

China Visa Application Service Center Addis Ababa
Use Google Maps for location, hours and directions, then verify details on the official site before visiting.

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Embassy of China in Ethiopia
Use Google Maps for location, hours and directions, then verify details on the official site before visiting.

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Need help?

Use paid help only for the part of the file that is weak: invitation, sponsor proof, refusal history, or document organization.

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Independent guidance

VisaMenged is independent guidance. We are not an embassy, government agency, immigration lawyer, or visa decision-maker. We gather official resources and provide support templates/checklists. Always verify final requirements on the official embassy, government, VFS, TLS, or visa-center website before applying. VisaMenged does not guarantee approval.