Visa China

If you are a stateless or refugee, you will need a valid passport or equivalent travel document. Passports and other travel documents must be valid for at least six months from the date of your arrival.

Visa China Requirements

In addition to a valid passport, you almost always need a visa if you want to stay in the Chinese mainland for more than 72 hours. The main exception is that if you come from Japan, Singapore or Brunei, you will not need a visa to enter the Chinese mainland for 15 days or shorter. There are some minor exceptions, but generally speaking, if you enter China without a valid visa, you will be punished: you may be fined and deported immediately.

If you are a Chinese mainland citizen or a Hongkong citizen, you do not need visas to enter the mainland of China. Instead, you need to obtain entry permits for Hong Kong and Macao residents. Similarly, Taiwan residents (although Taiwan is in fact independent, but regarded as Chinese by the Chinese government) need to obtain entry permits for Taiwan residents.

Visa Application In China

To apply for a visa, you first need to go to the nearest Chinese embassy or consulate in person to collect the correct application form. No matter which visa you apply for, you need the following documents:

Valid passport (at least one blank page)

Passport size photos

Payment of visa fee

Prove the purpose of your trip

After filling in the form, copying, and signing all documents, the Chinese Embassy will process your application. Please note that visa fees vary greatly from country to country. Although a few countries do not charge, the price in other countries may be as high as 900 yuan.

Visa China Type

As of September 1, 2013, there are 12 different types of visas. The main types and additional documents required are as follows:

D - permanent residence visa. Also required: residence confirmation form and biometric data (New) issued by the correct local authority.

F (change) - non commercial visa. For non-commercial communication and some visits.

L - tourist visa. Also required: return air tickets and hotel reservations may be required; other documents may also require special trips, such as to Tibet. The first and second quarters are separate visas, which are now available to visitors.

M (New) - business visa. Also need: an invitation from the company you do business with.

R (New) - technical professional visa. For experienced professionals, their skills are urgently needed in China.

X -- student visa. There are now X1 short courses (6 months or less) and X2 long courses. Also required: admission notice of educational institutions.

Z -- work visa. If you are employed in China, and any family members you bring with you can enjoy this offer. It also requires that your new employer obtain an employment license in China without a criminal record. Depending on the position you are applying for, additional documents may be required.

Please note that if you plan to stay for more than six months or are applying for a x2 visa, you also need to apply for a residence permit. For more information about residence permits, see the section "residency, residency, and citizenship.".

China's visa law is also changing. Foreigners holding tourist or business visas who are suspected of entering China to engage in activities not allowed by the visa may refuse to enter China. On the contrary, foreign employers are not allowed to leave China if they do not know their employees' wages in time.

Late visas will be severely punished. He may be fined not more than 10000 yuan and detained for five to 15 days. You may also be deported or even banned from entering China for several years.