In China, the types of visa can be divided into several categories according to the different purposes for those foreigners who come to China. Different Chinese visa has its special requirements.
Tourist visa: L visa
In principle a tourist must be able to demonstrate the ability to finance all of his/her expenses whilst in China. It is also necessary to produce evidence of exit travel arrangements in the form of air, rail or ship tickets for the onward/return journey to the appropriate destination.
Applicants who are intending to stay with relatives in China will be required to show an invitation letter from such relatives by way of confirmation.
Study visa: X visa
Certificates from the receiving unit and competent authority concerned are required. These comprise JW-201 or JW_202 form issued by the Ministry of Education of China and a letter of admission from a Chinese university or college.
Work visa: Z visa
Foreign applicants wishing to take up employment in China are required to obtain an Employment License from either their proposed employer in China or from the provincial or municipal labor authority. A visa notification letter or a telegram issued by an authorized organization or company as appropriate should accompany this document.
Business visa: F visa
The invitation letter from the inviting unit or a visa notification letter/telegram from the authorized unit is required.
Permanent Residence visa: D visa
A permanent residence confirmation form is required. This can be obtained by the applicant direct or through his/her designated relatives in China from the exit and entry department of the public security bureau in the city or county in which the applicant wishes to reside.
A permanent residence confirmation form is required. This can be obtained by the applicant direct or through his/her designated relatives in China from the exit and entry department of the public security bureau in the city or county in which the applicant wishes to reside.
Transit visa: G visa
When arrangements have been made to continue foreign travel, applicants must be able to produce the necessary visas and/or travel permits that are required by the country to which they will travel upon leaving China.
Crewmember visa: C visa
Applicants must produce relevant documents in accordance with bilateral agreements or regulations stipulated on the Chinese side.
Applicants must produce relevant documents in accordance with bilateral agreements or regulations stipulated on the Chinese side.
Journalist Visa: Visa J-1 and J-2
Applicants for these classes of visa are required to produce a certificate issued by the competent Chinese authorities.
