Minors under the age of 18 (minors above the age of 16 who have their own income and are economically independent are not included) applying for a Chinese visa need to provide the following documents. Documents has to be provided in original and photocopy:

　　A) Minors applying  for a Chinese visa at the same time of both parents, is required to provideà

　　- legalized   birth certificate (the certificate needs to indicate both parents’ names).

　　B) Minors applying  for a Chinese visa together with only one parent, is required to provideà

　　- legalized   birth certificate (the certificate needs to indicate both parents’ names).

　　- notarized and legalized  letter of authorization for minor’s visa application from the parent who does not apply for the visa.

　　- notarized and legalized  letter of authorization from the parent who does not apply for the visa, declaring that he /she  consents  the other parent to travel with the minor.

　　C) Minors applying for a Chinese visa aloneà

　　- legalized   birth certificate (the certificate needs to indicate both parents’ names).

　　- notarized and legalized  letter of authorization for minor’s visa application from both parents.

　　- notarized and legalized letter of authorization from both parents consenting an authorised person to travel with the minor.