China Visa – A Brief Introduction to Chinese Visas
Applying for a China visa is a necessary requirement for almost all foreign nationals who wish to visit or immigrate to China for any length of time.
A Chinese visa is a permit issued by the Chinese visa authorities to an alien for entry into, exit from or transit through China. The Chinese visa authorities may issue a Diplomatic, Courtesy, Official or Regular Visa to an alien according to his/her status, purpose of visit to China or passport type.
The overseas Chinese visa authorities are Chinese embassies, consulates, and other offices authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. If a foreigner intends to enter into, exit from or transit through Chinese territory, he/she shall apply for a Chinese visa to the above-mentioned Chinese visa authorities .
Visas for China are broadly separated into tourist visas and business visas. However, various options exist under both categories and there is many a Chinese visa that is also available.
Classification of Regular Visa
Regular China Visas consist of eight sub-categories, which are respectively marked with Chinese phonetic letters C, D, F, G, J-1, J-2, L, X and Z.Regular Visas consist of eight sub-categories, which are respectively marked with Chinese phonetic letters C, D, F, G, J-1, J-2, L, X and Z.
China Crew Visa – C Visa
Issued to crewmembers to perform duties on board an international train, airliner or other vessel, and their accompanying family members…
China Resident Visa – D Visa
Business Visa (F Visa) is issued to an alien who is invited to China for a visit, an investigation, a lecture, to do business, scientific-technological and culture exchanges, short-term advanced studies or internship for a period of no more than six months…
China Business Visa – F Visa
Issued to an alien who is invited to China for a visit, an investigation, a lecture, to do business, scientific-technological and culture exchanges, short-term advanced studies or internship for a period of no more than six months.
China Tourist Visa – L Visa
Issued to an alien who comes to China for sightseeing, family visiting or other private purposes.
China Tourist Group Visa
The Tourist Group Visa is the one that issued to a tourist group organized by the travel agency which comprises at least five (5) members who must travel together both in and out of China…
China Student Visa – X Visa
Issued to an alien who comes to China for study, advanced studies or internship for a period of more than six months.
China Work (Employment) Visa – Z Visa
Issued to an alien who comes to China for a post or employment, and his or her accompanying family members.
China Journalist Visa (Short Term) – J2 Visa
Issued to foreign journalists who make short trips to China on reporting tasks…
Visa-free entry into China
Visa-free entry for visitors: No visa is required for ordinary passport holders from Singapore ,Brunei and Japan to visit China for up to 15 days for business, sightseeing, visiting relatives and friends or transit.
Visa-free transit (for more information about transit visas, please click here)
Visas are not required of aliens who hold air tickets to the final destination and have booked seats on international airliners flying directly through China, and will stay in a transit city for less than 24 hours without leaving the airport.
Visas are not required of passport holders of the following countries, who transit through Pudong Airport or Hongqiao Airport of Shanghai, provided they hold valid passports, visas for the onward countries, final destination tickets and have booked seats, and stay in Shanghai for less than 48 hours : Republic of Korea, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Austria, Greece, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Iceland.
May 17th, 2011 at 10:02 pm
China Business Visa Application: (Type F) Issued to aliens who are invited for business visit to China, for researching, lecturing, scientific technological and cultural exchanges or short-term studies/internships. Single entry visa, double entry visa, six month multiple entry visa and one year multiple entry business visa are available.
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May 22nd, 2011 at 9:32 am
I would soon apply for business visa for China; as I planing to visit China several times in this year I prefer a multiple entry visa. Question is : If I apply for multiple visa and get rejected can I amend application right away or I have to wait for some time then apply?
September 2nd, 2011 at 8:27 am
I wish to travel with my family by road from Islamabad to Kasghar via KKH (Karakhuram Highway) Kanjrab pass. my questions are:
1- What type of visa we need for China/
2- Can we go all the way in our own car in china driven by myself?
3- Do I need also a driving licence other then a Pakistani driving Licence?
Would appreciate your reply,
Regards
Arif Rashid Dar
Karachi, Pakistan