Visa Types

For travelers visiting China for tourism, independent travel or group tours. Duration of stay and entries depend on the place of application and the visa issued.

For travelers visiting China for commercial trade, business meetings, sourcing, exhibitions or business cooperation.

For travelers visiting China for exchanges, visits, study tours, lectures, cultural, scientific or non-commercial activities.

For people who intend to work in China. A work permit notification or other approval documents are usually required.

For students who intend to study in China for more than 180 days.

For students who intend to study in China for no more than 180 days.

For family members of Chinese citizens or foreigners with Chinese permanent residence who intend to stay in China for family reunion, usually for more than 180 days.

For short-term visits to relatives who are Chinese citizens residing in China or foreigners with Chinese permanent residence, usually no more than 180 days.

For long-term visits to family members of foreigners working or studying in China, or for other long-term private affairs, usually for more than 180 days.

For short-term visits to family members of foreigners working or studying in China, or for other short-term private matters, usually no more than 180 days.

For travelers transiting through China to a third country or region. Some travelers may qualify for transit visa-free policies depending on route and port.

For crew members of international aircraft, trains, ships, motor vehicle drivers engaged in cross-border transport, and accompanying family members when applicable.

For resident foreign journalists of foreign news organizations stationed in China, usually for more than 180 days.

For foreign journalists visiting China for short-term news coverage, usually no more than 180 days.

For high-level talents or urgently needed specialists whose skills are needed in China.

For people who have obtained Chinese permanent residence qualification.