The China visa authorities may issue a Diplomatic, Courtesy, Service or Ordinary Visa to a foreigner according to his identity, purpose of visit to China and passport type. The Ordinary Visa consists of eight categories:
1. D Visa
Issued to applicant who is to reside permanently in China.
2. Z Visa
Issued to an applicant who is to take up a post or employment in China, and their accompanying family members.
3. X Visa
Issued to an applicant who comes to China for the purpose of study, advanced studies or internship for a period of six months or above.
4. F 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 internship for a period of no more than six months.
5. L Visa
Issued to an applicant who comes to China as tourist, visiting family or other personal affairs.
6. G Visa
Issued to those who transit through China.
7. C Visa
Issued to crew members on international aviation, navigation and land transportation missions
and family members accompanying them.
8. J-1 Visa
Issued to foreign correspondents in China.
9. J-2 Visa
Issued to foreign correspondents on temporary interview assignment in China.
Requirements:
Notes:
The China visa authorities overseas include China embassies, consulates, visa offices, and the consular department of the Commissioner office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If a foreigner intends to enter, exit or transit through China’s territory, he shall apply to the above-mentioned China visa authorities for a visa. For further information, please consult the nearest China visa authorities.