A Chinavisa is the authorizing document that gives worldwide citizens the right to enter, stay temporarily or live forever in the territory of China. A China Visais usually either a stamp onereceives in your passport or a document given by a Chinaconsulate or embassy in your country of residence. It's very essential to know the type of Visa one wants as it helps in getting a China Visa appropriately
Tourist Visa (L)
A China tourist visa (L) is Issued to those who intend to visit China for touring and sightseeing. Proof of travel such as flight confirmation and hotel reservation are required. Single entry, double entry or multiple-entry are all available for tourists. The duration of stay, (each visit) normally is 30-60 days.
Transit Visa (G)
A Transit Visa is Issued to those who are going to transit through China en route to a third country (or region). Return ticket to the third country is required. Those who transit at China's airports within 24 hours do not need a transit visa except US citizens.
Business Visa (M)
The China Business visa (M) is issued to those who are invited to China for commercial and trade activities. M Visa is usually issued for single entry, double entry or multiple-entry. This visa type can be issued for up to 10 years. The duration of stay on each visit is normally 30-60 days based on your duration of stay and itinerary.
Non-Commerce Visa (F)
The F Visa was used as abusiness visa before the M visa catagory was introduced. It isIssued to those who are invited to China for exchanges, visits, study tours and other activities. F visa is for non-trade or non-commerce purposes.
Work Visa (Z)
A work visa is issued to those taking up a post or employment, or giving commercial performances in China. A government issued working permit or employment license is required.
Study Visa (X1/X2)
Issued to those who have been admitted by a Chinese college. Both visas allow foreign students to study or perform fieldwork in China. The organization you are working with will provide you with a JW202 or JW201 form and a letter of admission, which must be returned with the application. X visas do not permit you to work in China although this may be an option in the near future.
Private Visa (S1, Long Term)
"Immediate family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of 18 or parents-in-law. Original proof of kinship is required. S1 visa is issued for single entry only. Holders of S1 visa shall;within 30 days from the date of entry, register and apply for the residence permit in Public Security Bureau (police station).
Private Visa (S2, Short Term)
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 such as visiting friends, divorce, inheritance, adoption, marriage or medical services.
Family Visa (Q1, Long Term)
Q1 visa is designed for Chinese descendants or foreigners who are spouses of Chinese citizens. 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.
Family Visa (Q2, Short Term)
Q2 visa is designed for Chinese descendants or foreigners who are spouses of Chinese citizens. Issued to those with the intention of visiting their relatives who are Chinese citizens residing in China or foreigners with permanent residence status in China.
Crew Visa (C)
A Crew Visa is issued to a crewmembers performing their duties on board of an international train, or international airliner, to a sailor on board of international ocean-liner or freighter.
Group Visa
Group Visa is a particular type of visa that is issued to a tourist group, which comprises at least five (5) members who must travel together in China. Group Visa is issued as a separate sheet instead of on the individual passport. One Official Visa Notification Letter from any head office of the China Travel Service (CTS) is required.
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