Visa Information
Which type of visa are you looking for?
Tourist / Business / Work / Journalist / Study / Other
This visa allows you to visit China as a tourist. You can only apply for this visa prior to travel.
Required Travel Documents
- An eligible, undamaged, passport
- Valid for six months beyond entry date
- Has at least two blank visa pages
Length of stay
- Up to 90 days at a time
Validity
- 2 years
Number of entries
- Multiple
This visa allows you to visit China for business purposes such as attending meetings or investigations.
Required Travel Documents
- An eligible, undamaged, passport
- Valid for six months beyond entry date
- Has at least two blank visa pages
- Letter of invitation issued from the company in China
Length of stay
- Up to 90 days at a time
Validity
- 2 years
Number of entries
- Multiple
To work in China, you will need to apply for the Chinese work visa. When applying for this visa, you will also need to obtain a Chinese Employment Permit. Once the Z visa has been obtained, the holder should enter China within 90 days and register at local public security bureau within 30 days of arrival, where the China Residence Permit will be issued to replace Z visa.
Please note: this visa required the applicant to appear in person at the application centre to submit bio metric data (fingerprints).
Required Travel Documents
- An eligible, undamaged, passport
- Valid for six months beyond entry date
- Has at least two blank visa pages
- A copy of the approved work permit
Length of stay
- To be determined
- Because the Z visa is used to obtain a residence visa on entry, the Z visa does not have a specific length of stay.
Validity
- 90 days
- You are recommended to enter China within 90 days of obtaining the Z visa
Number of entries
- Single
The Journalist J-2 visa is available for those travelling to China for short-term news coverage as a foreign reporter or related personnel.
Required Travel Documents
- An eligible, undamaged, passport
- Valid for six months beyond entry date
- Has at least two blank visa pages
- A signed and stamped invitation letter from your Chinese
inviting partner or organisation on company letter headed paper, stating your passport information, the dates of travel and the reason for your travel. If the invitation letter is issued by an individual in China they must also provide a photocopy of there Chinese ID card. - A signed official authorisation letter issued by the media organisation for which the journalist works. This letter should on company letter headed paper, stating your passport information, the dates of travel and the reason for your travel.
- You will need to be on the approved journalist list prior to visa submission. This should be arranged through your Chinese contact.
Length of stay
- Duration of stay on the visa is decided by consular officers in the light of actual need
Validity
- Duration of stay on the visa is decided by consular officers in the light of actual need
Number of entries
- Duration of stay on the visa is decided by consular officers in the light of actual need
This visa allows you to visit China to study such as participating in university courses.
Required Travel Documents
- An eligible, undamaged, passport
- Valid for six months beyond entry date
- Has at least two blank visa pages
- Admission Notice from the University (original and copy).
Length of stay
- To be determined
- Because the X visa is used to obtain a residence permit on entry, the X visa does not have a specific length of stay.
- The period of validity of the residence permit is its holder’s duration of stay in China.
Validity
- 3 months
Number of entries
- Single
Please note: this visa required the applicant to appear in person at the application centre to submit bio metric data (fingerprints).
Purpose of Visit | Visa Category | Link |
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Tourism | L | Enquire now |
Exchange,visits,study tours or other relevant activities | F | Enquire now |
Commercial trade activities | M | Enquire now |
Family member or relative of Chinese citizen(s) or foreigner(s) with permanent residence status in China | Q1 | Enquire now |
Family member or relative of Chinese citizen(s) or foreigner(s) with permanent residence status in China | Q2 | Enquire now |
Family member of foreigner(s) staying or residence in China or person who needs to come to China for personal matters | S1 | Enquire now |
Family member of foreigner(s) staying or residence in China or person who needs to come to China for personal matters | S2 | Enquire now |
Work | Z | Enquire now |
Study | X1 | Enquire now |
Study | X2 | Enquire now |
Journalist | J1 | Enquire now |
Journalist | J2 | Enquire now |
Crew member | C | Enquire now |
Transit | G | Enquire now |
Permanent residence | D | Enquire now |
Foreigner of high talent or specialist | R | Enquire now |