Guidelines to Chinese Visa Application

Updated:21/07/11 17:22:27 PM CST

The People's Republic of China follows the international system and issues visas according to its laws and regulations which may be modified from time to time.


Number of Entries / Validity / Duration of Each Stay

1. Single, Double and Multiple Entry Visas

2. Visa Validity (Enter Before)  

3. Duration of Stay (After Entry)


Visa Exemption 

There are a very few situations where no visa is required for entering mainland China. 


Visa on Arrival (Visa Issued at Entry Ports) 

There are certain emergency situations which will permit aliens to get a visa on arrival at entry ports of mainland China.


Types of Chinese Visa

Tourist Visa (L) Issued to aliens who are going to China for tourism, family visiting or other private affairs.  

Business Visa (F) Issued to aliens who are invited to China for a business visit, an investigation, a lecture, scientific-technological & cultural exchanges, short-term furthering studies or intern practice less than six months. 

Student Visa (X) Issued to aliens who are going to China for study, furthering studies or intern practice longer than six months. 

Work Visa (Z) Issued to aliens who are going to China for a post or employment, and to their accompanying family members. 

Transit Visa (G) Issued to aliens who are going to a third country in transit of China.

Crew Visa (C) Issued to crewmembers involving international-based transportation by trains, airway and ships and their accompanying family members.

Resident Visa (D) Issued to aliens who are going to reside permanently in China.

Journalist Visa (J-1, J-2) Issued to foreign journalists for the purpose of reporting from China  


Chinese Visa Application 

Application in Your Own Country

Application in China (Renewals and Extension)

Application in a Third Country & Regions

Requirements 

Fees, Overstaying & Visa Agents

Visa Mail Service 

Holiday Schedule of Chinese Embassies/Consulates  

Visa Cancellation & Airline Regulations

Mutual Visa Exemption between China and Foreign Countries


Visa to Hong Kong SAR & Macau SAR

Hong Kong Visa

Hong Kong Visa Application

Non-Visa to Hong Kong for Foreign Countries/Areas

Macau Visa


Chinese Residence Permit

Temporary Residence Permit 

New Policy about Family Visit Visa/Temporary Residence Permit

Permanent Residence Permit

Requirements for Permanent Residence Permit


Marriage Registration in China

It explains the basic rules that foreigners need to know about marriage registration in China. 



 

 

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