C

Issued to foreign crew members

A letter of guarantee issued by a foreign transport company or an invitation letter issued by a relevant entity in China.

D

Issued to those who intend to reside in China permanently

The original and photocopy of the Confirmation Form for Foreigners Permanent Residence Status issued by the Ministry of Public Security of China.

We kindly remind you that:

Holders of D Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security under local people's governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits.

F

Issued to those who intend to go to China for non-commercial activities such as exchanges, visits, and study tours

An invitation letter issued by the relevant entity or individual in China.The invitation should contain:

(1) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, passport number, etc.)

(2) Information on the planned visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures)

(3) Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual)

G

Issued to those who intend to transit through China

An onward air (train or ship) ticket with confirmed date and seat to the destination country or region.

J1

Issued to resident foreign journalists of foreign news organizations stationed in China. 

The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days.

Visa Notification Letter issued by the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. 

Applicants should contact the press section of the Chinese Embassy/Consulate General in advance and complete relevant formalities.

We kindly remind you that:

Holders of J1 Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security under local people's governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits.

J2

Issued to foreign journalists who intend to go to China for short-term news coverage. 

The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days.

Visa Notification Letter issued by the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China or other authorized units in China.

Applicants should contact the press section of the Chinese Embassy/Consulate General in advance and complete the required formalities.

L

Issued to those who intend to go to China as a tourist

◎Documents showing the itinerary including air ticket booking record (round trip) and proof of a hotel reservation, etc.  OR

◎an invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China with the photocopy of the inviter’s Chinese ID. The invitation letter should contain:

(1) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, passport number, etc.)

(2) Information on the planned visit (arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, etc.)

(3) Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual)

M

Issued to those who intend to go to China for commercial and trade activities

Documents on the commercial activity issued by a trade partner in China, or trade fair invitation or other invitation letters issued by relevant entity or individual. The invitation letter should contain:

(1) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, passport number, etc.)

(2) Information on the planned visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures)

(3) Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual)

Q1

Issued to those who are family members of Chinese citizens or of foreigners with Chinese permanent residence and intend to go to China for family reunion, or to those who intend to go to China for the purpose of foster care.

The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days.

 "Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law

◎For family reunion, the following documents are required:

(1) An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China. The invitation letter should contain:

a) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, passport number, etc.)

b) Information on the visit ( purpose of visit, intended arrival date, place(s) of intended residence, intended duration of residence, arrival and departure dates, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures)

c) Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of legal representative or the inviting individual, etc.)

(2) Photocopy of Chinese ID of the inviting individual or foreign passport and permanent residence permit.

(3) Original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between applicant and inviting individual.

◎For foster care, the following documents are required:

(1) The original of Foster entrustment notarization issued by Chinese Embassies/Consulates General in foreign countries or Foster Care Power of Attorney notarized and authenticated in the country of residence or in China.

(2) Original and photocopy of the consignor's passport(s).

(3) A letter of consent on foster care issued by the trustee living in China who has agreed to provide foster care services and a photocopy of the ID of the trustee.

(4) A photocopy of the certificate indicating the permanent residence status abroad of the parent(s) when the child was born, provided that either or both parents of the child are Chinese citizens.

We kindly remind you that:

Holders of Q1 Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security under local people's governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits.

Q2

Issued to those who intend to visit their relatives who are Chinese citizens residing in China or foreigners with Chinese permanent residence status.

The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days.

(1) An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China. The invitation letter should contain:

a) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, passport number, etc.)

b) Information on the visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures)

c) Information on the inviting individual (name, contact number, address, signature etc.)

(2) Photocopy of Chinese ID or foreign passport and permanent residence permit of the inviting individual.

R

Issued to those who are high-level foreign talents or foreigners whose skills are urgently needed in China. 

Confirmation Letter for Foreigners of High Talent or Specialist.

*Spouses and children under the age of 18 submit proof of relationship (e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate) to apply for an S2 visa if needed.

S1

Issued to those who intend to go to China to visit the foreigners working or studying in China to whom they are spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of 18 or parents-in-law, or to those who intend to go to China for other private affairs.

The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days.

(1) An invitation letter from the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies) which contains:

a) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, passport number, etc.)

b) Information on the visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place of intended residence, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures, etc.)

c) Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, signature, etc.)

(2) A photocopy of the inviting individual's passport and residence permit.

(3) Original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of immediate family members between applicants and inviting individual.

"immediate family members " refers to spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of 18, parents-in-law.

We kindly remind you that:

Holders of S1 Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security under local people's governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits.

S2

Issued to those who intend to visit their family members who are foreigners working or studying in China (The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 Days), or to those who intend to go to China for other private matters.

"Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.

◎For visiting family members for a short period, the following documents are required:

(1) An invitation letter issued by the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies) which contains:

a) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, passport number, etc.)

b) Information on the visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures, etc.)

c) Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, signature, etc.)

(2) A photocopy of the inviting individual's (a foreigner who stays or lives in China for work or studies) passport and residence permit.

(3) Photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between the applicant and the inviting individual.

◎For private affairs, documentation identifying the nature of the private affairs should be provided as required by the consular officer.

X1

Issued to those who intend to study in China for a period of more than 180 days

(1) Original and photocopy of the Admission Letter issued by a school or other entities in China. 

(2) Original and photocopy of "Visa Application for Study in China" (Form JW201 or Form JW202). 

For students enrolled in primary and secondary schools, the original or photocopy of "Confirmation Form for Elementary Stage Students to Study in China" issued by the admitted institution and authorized by the provincial education administration. Form JW202 is not needed.

We kindly remind you that:

Holders of X1 Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security under local people's governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits.

X2

Issued to those who intend to study in China for a period of no more than 180 days

Original and photocopy of Admission Notice issued by a school or other entities in China.

Z

Issued to those who intend to work in China

One of the following documents:

(1) The "Notification Letter of Foreigner's Work Permit".

(2) The“Invitation Letter for Foreigners to Engage in Offshore Oil Operations”issued by CNOOC.

(3) The “Registration Certificate of Permanent Representative Office of Foreign (Regional) Enterprises” issued by the Chinese market supervision and management department.

(4) The Original of the “Confirmation Letter for Employment of Staff in Foreign Cultural Centers” issued by the Bureau of International Exchange and Cooperation of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. (*Please present the original certification at the Embassy)

(5) The “Representative Qualification Confirmation Letter” issued by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

(6) The original copy of the commercial performance approval document issued by the competent cultural authority (if the performance period does not exceed 90 days, the "Approval of Short-Term Employment for Foreigners working in P.R.China" must also be provided)

We kindly remind you that:

Holders of Z Visa (duration of stay exceed 30 days) shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security under local people's governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits.