C

Crew Visa

Guarantee letters issued by the foreign airlines or shipping companies, or invitation letters issued by the relevant organizations in China.

D

Permanent Residence Visa

The original and copy of Confirmation Form of Alien Permanent Residence Status in China issued by Ministry of Public Security.

F

Visitor Visa for academic, cultural, scientific and other non-commercial activity visit.

Invitation letters issued by Chinese organizations or individuals.

*Those who visit China for commercial entertainment performance or shows, should apply for Z visa.

G

Transit Visa

A confirm connected passenger tickets for transit to a third country or region by an international aircraft, ship or train via China.

J1

Journalist Visa for resident foreign journalists in China.

Visa notifications issued by the Information Department of the Chinese Foreign Ministry and official letters from the applicant's employer.

J2

Journalist Visa for foreign journalists who visit China for temporary news coverage.

Visa notifications issued by the Information Department of the Chinese Foreign Ministry or other competent Chinese authorities and official letters from the applicant's employer.

L

Tourist Visa

Travel itinerary and reservation of round-trip airline ticket and hotel, or Invitation Letter* (please see the remarks below) from China and the photocopy of the inviter's Chinese ID / Passport with Chinese Residence Permit.

M

Commercial Business Visa

Invitation Letter* (please see the remarks below) issued by the commercial business partner in China

*Those who visit China for technical support, R&D, management or consulting etc., unless for any business activity regarding winning projects, or technical support or training for machinery equipment imported to China, or for any business activity for subsidiaries, branches or representative offices in China and will stay in China for less than 90 days, should apply for Z visa.

*Those who visit China for film production (including advertisement and documentary), fashion shows (including car model, plane advertisement etc.), should apply for Z visa.
*Coaches, athletes who visit China for a trial for the purpose to be hired, should apply for Z visa.

Q1

Family Reunion Visa for family members of Chinese Nationals or family members of foreign nationals with Chinese Permanent Resident Permit to stay in China for more than 180 days.

Invitation letters from relatives in China who must attach a copy of his/her personal ID copy or Chinese Permanent Resident Permit, and original and copy of proofs of kinship.

Q2

Family Visitor Visa for family members of Chinese Nationals or family members of foreign nationals with Chinese Permanent Resident Permit to stay in China for less than 180 days.

Invitation letters from relatives in China who must attach a copy of his/her personal ID or Chinese Permanent Resident Permit.

R

Professional Talent Visa

Visa notices issued by competent organizations in China.

S1

a) Dependent Visa for family members of foreign nationals who work, study in China to stay in China for more than 180 days.

b) Visitor Visa for personal affairs to stay in China for more than 180 days.

a) Invitation letters from relatives in China who must attach a copy of his/her personal passport, Residence Permit for Aliens, and original and copy of proofs of kinship.

b) Documents supporting the purpose of visit.

S2

a) Family Visitor Visa for family members of foreign nationals who work, study in China to stay in China for less than 180 days.

b) Visitor visa for personal affairs to stay in China for less than 180 days.

a) Invitation letters from relatives in China who must attach a copy of his/her personal passport, Residence Permit for Aliens, and copy of proofs of kinship.

b) Documents supporting the purpose of visit.

X1

Study Visa for studying in China for more than 180 days.

The original and copy of Visa Application for Study in China Form JW-201 or Form JW-202.

X2

Study Visa for studying in China for less than 180 days.

The original and copy of Admission Notice from China.

Z

Work Visa

Work visa is also required if you belong to the following categories:

* Those who visit China for technical support, R&D, management or consulting etc., unless for any business activity regarding winning projects, or technical support or training for machinery equipment imported to China, or for any business activity for subsidiaries, branches or representative offices in China and will stay in China for less than 90 days.

* Those who visit China for film production (including advertisement and documentary), fashion shows (including car model, plane advertisement etc.).

*Those who visit China for commercial entertainment performance or shows.
* Coaches, athletes who visit China for a trial for the purpose to be hired.

The original and copy of Employment Permit for Foreigner / Foreign Expert Permit / Notification Letter of Foreigner's Work Permit(copy is acceptable)/ Registration Certificate of Resident Representative Office/ Approval for Commercial Performance.

* Commercial entertainment performance or shows for less than 90 days: The original and copy of Approval of Short-Term Employment for Foreigners Working in P. R. China and Approval for performance issued by a competent Cultural Department/Bureau.

* Other short-term working for less than 90 days: The original and copy of Employment Permit for Foreigner and Approval of Short-Term Employment for Foreigners Working in P. R. China issued by a competent Department/Bureau of Human Resources and Social Security in China.