China Visa Introduction
Basic Introduction to China Visa
All visitors traveling to mainland China whether for business or pleasure, require a visa. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the duration of your intended stay. Visas are issued through Chinese embassies and consulates overseas.
Normally it takes 4 working days to get a China visa provided all the documents which are necessary.
It’s very difficult to obtain a China visa at the Chinese border entry points.
Types of China Visa
Ordinary visa consists of eight sub-categories, which are respectively marked with Chinese phonetic letters L, F, Z, X, C, G, D, J-1 and J-2.
L (china tourist visa): Issued to an applicant who comes to China for tourist purposes, family visiting or other personal affairs.
F (china business visa): Issued to an applicant who is invited to China for visit, research, lecture, business, scientific-technological and culture exchanges or short-term advanced studies or intern practice for a period of no more than six months.
Z (china work visa): Issued to an applicant who is to take up a post or employment in China, and their accompanying family members.
X (china student visa): Issued to an applicant who comes to China for the purpose of study, advanced studies or intern practice for a period over six months.
C (china crew visa) Visa: Issued to crewmembers on international aviation, navigation and land transportation missions and family members accompanying them.
G (china transit visa): Issued to those who transit through China.
D (china resident visa): Issued to applicant who is to reside permanently in China.
J-1 (china journalist visa): Issued to foreign resident correspondents in China.
J-2 (china journalist visa): Issued to foreign correspondents on temporary interview missions in China.