How to apply for a visa?

A visa is proof that you must go abroad. There are many kinds of visas, and the process of each visa is different, so be sure to know what kind of visa you need. Here is a detailed strategy for you.

Visa type

ADS visa number one

The Chinese interpretation of ADS (approved destination status) visa is "approved tourist destination country". After increasing the ADS visa, you can only travel in the approved destination countries. This visa cannot be endorsed or extended in the destination country. At present, developed countries that have signed ADS agreements with China include Canada and most European countries. Generally speaking, it is a group tourist visa, and travel agencies can handle it. Holders of this visa must join a group to leave, and cannot leave without authorization.

Visa No.2 upon arrival

Landing visa means that you don't have to apply for a visa from the destination country before you leave, but you can apply for a visa on the spot after you arrive at the port of that country, usually unilaterally. When you apply for a visa on arrival, you need to always pay attention to the change of visa policy and prepare round-trip air tickets, enough cash, ID photos, etc.

Thirty-seven countries unilaterally allow China citizens to apply for visas on arrival.

Asia (19): UAE, Bahrain, Timor-Leste, Laos, Lebanon, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Brunei, Iran, Indonesia, Jordan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Bangladesh.

Africa (12): Egypt, Togo, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Comoros, C? te d 'Ivoire, Madagascar, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and Mauritania.

America (2): Guyana, St. Helena (British Overseas Territory)

Oceania (4) Fiji, Palau, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.

NO.3 visa-free

Visa-free means that you can enter the destination country with your passport without applying for a visa.

1 1 List of countries that unilaterally grant visa-free entry to China citizens.

Asia (1): Korea (Jeju Island)

America (6): Antigua and Barbuda, Haiti, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (British Overseas Territories), Turks and Caicos Islands (British Overseas Territories), Jamaica and Dominica.

Oceania (3): American Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan, etc.). ).), Samoa, French Polynesia

Africa (1): French reunion island

Six countries have reached visa-free agreements with China for ordinary passports: San Marino, Seychelles, Mauritius, Bahamas, Fiji and Grenada.

Transit visa no.4

Transit visa refers to the visa that needs to be processed when passing through a third country by means of transportation (such as transit) after obtaining an entry visa from a certain country. Some countries stipulate that passengers who stay in transit for no more than 24 hours or a certain period of time by means of transportation are exempt from obtaining a transit visa (generally not allowed to leave the international airport), and some countries stipulate that a transit visa must be obtained regardless of the length of stay or whether they leave the airport. Transit visas also have a validity period and a stay period, which cannot be violated.

No.5 separate paper visa

Another paper visa is a form of visa. It is printed or pasted on the inside page of a passport, but sometimes it is issued to a visa on another piece of paper. It has the same visa function as the general endorsement on the passport, except that it is endorsed separately on a special piece of paper outside the passport, but it must be used together with the passport. In addition, paper visas must be used in conjunction with passports in order to effectively achieve the purpose of entry and exit.

Ten-year visa on the 6th.

10-year visa refers to a visa for multiple trips to the country within ten years. For example, the United States and Canada have developed a ten-year visa for China.

For example, if you have a multiple-entry visa to Canada in 10, it means that you can make multiple trips to the Pacific Ocean in 10, with a maximum stay of 6 months. You can also enjoy visa exemption in the following 9 countries:

South Korea: transit visa-free stay for 30 days (the destination must be Canada, and you can enter the country once);

Singapore: 96-hour visa-free transit stay (valid for at least one month, only one entry can be selected for round trip);

Costa Rica: visa-free stay for 30 days (Canada has multiple visas, and the stay time cannot exceed the valid date of the visa);

Panama: visa-free for 30 days (Canadian visa required);

Turkey: electronic visa (Canadian visa must be valid for entry);

Philippines: visa-free stay for 7 days;

Honduras: visa-free for 30 days;

8 Dominica: visa-free for 30 days;

Bermuda: 180 days visa-free.

These countries can't get visa-free if they only hold China passports, but you can get visa-free if you hold Canadian visa 10.

Schengen visa No.7

It turns out that an agreement signed by five European countries in a small town called Schengen in Luxembourg stipulates that member countries will issue visas in a unified format to short-term tourists, and applicants can travel freely in Schengen countries as long as they obtain a visa from one of them during the validity period and stay period of the visa. Today, the Schengen Agreement includes 26 countries.

The 26 Schengen countries are Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Greece, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Malta.

Tips:

Relations among EU, Schengen and Euro countries: EU Schengen Euro.

How does the visa officer decide whether to grant you a visa?

The principle of visa officer's work is simple: think the worst of everyone first. When you get a visa application, first assume that you have the possibility of staying, and then according to the materials you provide, erase the doubts that you can't stay. When the visa officer's doubts are completely eliminated and you are sure that you have no immigration tendency, you will be given a visa.

: basic knowledge of visa

1. Employment certificate. Judging whether you have a certain binding and stable income source in China by your work situation.

2. Current bank statement. Judging your income level and spending power by the transaction record of your statement, because a trip to Europe costs at least 30 thousand yuan per person, your bank statement may be refused when the amount is low.

3. Peer list. If you travel with family or friends, the probability of issuing a visa is higher than that of an applicant who travels alone with a white visa (that is, a visa that has never been to any country before). In the visa officer's view, it is more reasonable for applicants who travel to Europe and America for the first time to go with their families or friends.

4. Proof of property. Such as real estate, driver's license, etc. It is binding to prove that you have a large amount of property in China, which will increase the probability of signing a contract.

5. Exit the record. Good exit records will be easier to find out, especially in developed countries such as Europe, America and Australia.

Tips: It is not recommended to apply for a French visa if you have not obtained a new visa from Europe, America and Australia.

What are the important materials?

You can do it 90 days before your trip at the earliest.

Normal processing time is 15~20 working days. As the time for the guests to prepare their own materials is unpredictable in the early stage, the time is counted from the date of receiving the materials. After receiving the materials, it usually takes 8 working days to prepare the materials (including translating all the materials, filling out the English application form, booking air tickets, booking hotels, making travel itinerary, buying insurance, etc.). Some consulates need to make an appointment. Generally, the appointment can be made within 2-3 working days from the appointment date, and it takes 3-5 working days for the consulate to review and sign after mailing, so the whole process takes 15-20 working days.

How long does it take to apply for a visa?

According to the new regulations of the European Union, visa applicants from Schengen countries above1510/0/0/2 must provide their biometric data at the visa processing center (or embassy or consulate under special circumstances). The biometric data of Schengen visa is valid for 59 months, and the obtained visa page will be marked with the word "VIS".

After submitting a visa application to any Schengen country, if I have collected biometric data and successfully obtained a visa, I don't need to collect it again in person in subsequent applications, even if the country I applied for this time is not the last Schengen country. When submitting a new Schengen visa application, you only need to provide the visa number and a copy of the visa page as proof.

However, there are exceptions to everything. Even if some Schengen countries have successfully entered their fingerprints, they still need to be present when applying for a Schengen visa again.

About entering fingerprints

If you travel to many European countries, then the country you apply for must be the country with the most overnight visitors. If several countries stay for the same number of days during the trip, the first country will be the country applying for a visa. Reminder: if you are found to have violated the treaty when entering the customs, you will be sent back to China.

On the choice of handling country

The complicated materials needed to apply for a Schengen visa are the best in the world. Please read down: Chinese mainland personal passport, 2-inch white photo, copy of ID card, copy of household registration book (per page), marriage certificate, bank account, property certificate, travel certificate, overseas medical insurance, etc.

: visa application materials

1. What is the validity and duration of the visa? What does it matter?

The validity of a visa means that the visa is valid for a certain period of time, after which the visa will be invalid. The duration of visa stay refers to the period during which visa holders are allowed to stay in the country (region). For example, a visa in a country is valid for one year and stays for one month. You can go to that country within one year from the effective date of the visa and stay for no more than one month.

2. What is the number of valid visas?

The number of valid visas refers to one, two or more entry and exit within the time allowed by the validity period or stay period of the visa. For example, the visa in your country is valid for 6 months, the allowed stay period is 30 days, and it is valid twice, which means that you can have a second opportunity to enter and leave the country within the 30-day stay period.

3. What are the ways to apply for a foreign visa?

China citizens apply for visas to countries (regions) that have diplomatic relations with China. The main ways are as follows: First, I personally hold my passport and related visa application materials, submit materials to the visa center or embassies and consulates in China, and directly contact to apply for a visa; Second, I prepare electronic visa materials and apply online on the website of that country's embassy. For example, Australia and New Zealand have opened online application channels. Third, entrust an authoritative and reliable visa agency.

4. What are the passport requirements for applying for a foreign visa?

To apply for a foreign visa, you must have your own valid passport or other valid travel documents, not a passport. Generally, countries require that the validity period of passports must be longer than the validity period or stay period of visas, and some require that passports be valid for at least half a year.

5. What are the requirements for the time when the embassy accepts visas?

Most visa processing time is about 15 working days, depending on the situation.

Every country's embassy must have a holiday on National Day.

Christian countries are closed during Christmas (65438+February 25th) and Easter. It was closed during Eid al-Adha in Islamic countries (around April 18).

During New Year's Day, May Day, November Day and Spring Festival, most embassies also have holidays with domestic units, but the holidays are generally shorter than those in China.

Museums may also be closed when the head of state visits or the embassy moves to a new location.

Under normal circumstances, the holiday arrangement of the embassy will be notified two weeks in advance.

6. Will the visa fee be refunded after the visa is rejected?

After the general visa application is accepted, the visa fee will not be refunded whether it is finally signed or not.