China Visa

A.

Basic Documents

B.

General Documents

Issued to those who intend to go to China for tourism

Round-trip air tickets and hotel orders (name and personal information of the applicant must be included); 

Or invitation letters issued by a relevant entity (e.g. Travel agency) or individual inside China (Photocopies of Chinese ID (front and back) of the inviting individual must be included)

1.Passport (The remaining validity must be more than 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages)

*If the previous multi-year multi-entry visa is on the old passport, the old passport is required to be submitted.

2.Photocopy of the bio-page of the passport

3.Visa Form.

4.Photocopy of the latest Chinese visa or the Chinese residence permit

5.Proof of Residence (e.g. , driver’s license, utility bill, bank bill)

6.Where You Stay Form

7.If the applicant is a foreigner in the US, they need to provide a photocopy of green card, visa, I20, or I94 to prove their legal residence in the US.

8.If the applicant was of Chinese nationality, this application is the first Chinese visa application after naturalization in a foreign country, please provide 2 photocopies of the bio-page of the Chinese passport and a photocopy of naturalization certificate

. In addition, the last physical Chinese passport is needed for the visa application.

9.If the applicant's name has been changed, and it is the first time to apply for a Chinese visa after the name change, a photocopy of the name change document is required.

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

F

Issued to those who intend to go to China for exchanges, visits, study tours and other activities

An invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China

Z

Issued to those who intend to work in China

Notice for the Work Permit for Foreigners

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 fromthe inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies)

2.Photocopies of the inviting individual's passport bio-page and and residence permit

3. Original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc) showing  the relationship of immediate family members between applicants and inviting  individual.

*In case of other personal affairs, relevant supporting materials shall be provided upon request

S2

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

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

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

2.Photocopies of the inviting individual's passport bio-page, residence permit or visa.

3.Photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc) showing the relationship of immediate family members between applicants and inviting individual.

*In case of other personal affairs, relevant supporting materials shall be provided upon request.

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.

1.An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a Chinese permanent residencepermit who lives in China.

2.Photocopies of Chinese ID (front and back) of the inviting individual;

Or photocopies of the bio-page of the foreigner’s passport and the permanent residence permit (front and back).

3.Original and photocopy of certification showing the relationship of family members between applicant and inviting individual. (e.g., marriage certificate, birth certificate)

Q2

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

2.Photocopies of Chinese ID (front and back) of the inviting individual; Or photocopies of thebio-page of the foreigner’s passport and the permanent residence permit (front and back).

R

Issued to High-level  talents

Confirmation Letter for High Level Foreign Talents

C

Issued to Crew member

Guarantee Letter from transport company

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).

X2

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

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

D

Issued to those who intend to reside in China permanently.

The original and photocopy of the Confirmation Form for Foreigner’s Permanent Residence Status

G

Issued to those who intend to transit throughChina.

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

J1/J2 visa should refer to the requirements of the competent authority