Which department should I apply for a visa?

Apply for a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Most countries that have diplomatic relations with China have established embassies or consulates in China. The Embassy is located in Beijing, the capital, and the Consulate General is located in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenyang, Chengdu, Shenzhen and other economically developed and populous cities. Some countries or regions that have not yet established embassies or consulates either have consulates in Hong Kong or entrust other offices to handle visa affairs.

There are three ways for China citizens to apply for foreign visas:

(1) I apply directly to foreign embassies and consulates in China;

(2) Entrust the visa office of China Travel Agency (generally limited to tourist visas);

(3) Foreign relatives and friends directly apply for a visa to the country's immigration bureau.

The visa process is as follows:

1. Submit a valid passport;

2. Submit various documents related to the application, such as academic qualifications and work experience certificates;

3. Fill in the visa application form, mostly in foreign languages, and provide my photo;

4. Meeting with officials of the Embassy and Consulate of China in that country;

5. The embassy or consulate shall submit the visa application form and supporting materials to the domestic competent authorities for examination and approval;

6. After going to the competent department of the country to carry out the necessary examination and approval, notify the consulate in the country of the examination and approval opinions, and issue visas to those who agree; If you refuse, you will also inform the applicant;

7. Pay the visa fee.