What does it mean to apply for a visa?

What does it mean to apply for a visa? As follows:

A visa means an entry and exit permit.

a visa is a kind of permission certificate issued by a government agency of a country for foreigners applying for entry, exit or passing through the country according to the provisions of its own laws.

A visa is usually attached to the passport or other undated international travel documents held by the applicant. Under special circumstances, a valid passport or other international travel documents can be written on a separate sheet. With the progress of science and technology, some countries have begun to issue electronic visas and biological visas, which greatly enhance the anti-counterfeiting function of visas.

Generally speaking, visas for countries all over the world are divided into two categories: entry visas and transit visas, and some countries also have exit visas. China's visas are divided into two categories: entry visas and transit visas.

visa processing procedures

1. Submit a valid passport.

2. Submit all kinds of documents related to the application, such as proof of birth, marital status, education and work experience.

3. Fill in and submit the visa application form. Different visas have different forms. Most of them should be filled out in foreign languages and their photos should be provided at the same time.

4. Go to the Chinese embassy or consulate to meet with officials. Some countries stipulate that all immigrant applicants must be interviewed before making a decision; Some countries also stipulate that an interview is also required to apply for a non-immigrant visa.

5. The embassy or consulate shall submit the completed visa application forms and necessary supporting materials to the domestic authorities for examination and approval. The embassies and consulates of a few countries have the right to issue visas directly, but they still have to report them to China for the record.

6. After going to the competent department of the country to conduct the necessary audit, inform the embassy or consulate in that country of the examination and approval opinions. If you agree, a visa will be issued. If you refuse, you will also inform the applicant.

7. Pay the visa fee. Generally speaking, when submitting a visa application, you have to pay the fee first, and some countries only charge the fee when the visa application is successful. Generally speaking, immigrant visa fees are slightly higher and non-immigrant visa fees are slightly lower.