What information is needed to apply for a visa?

1. Basic application materials

(1) Passport: Original passport with a validity period of more than 6 months and a blank visa page and a copy of the passport photo and data page.

(2) Visa application form and photos: 1 "Visa Application Form for the People's Republic of China" and 1 color visa photo that meets the requirements and is pasted on the application form.

(3) Proof of legal stay or residence (applicable to those who are not applying for a visa in the country of nationality): If you are not applying for a visa in the country of nationality, you need to provide a valid certificate of legal stay, residence, work, and study in the country where you are located. Original and copy of certified or valid visa.

(4) Original Chinese passport or original Chinese visa (applicable to those who once had Chinese nationality and later became a foreign national): If you are applying for a Chinese visa for the first time, you must provide the original Chinese passport and passport photo information Page copy.

If you have previously obtained a Chinese visa and apply for a visa with a newly issued foreign passport, you must provide the photo data page of the original foreign passport and a copy of the Chinese visa you obtained (if the name recorded in the new passport is the same as the original one) If the passport is inconsistent, you must also provide relevant official documents proving the name change).

2. Other supporting application materials

C visa:

Letter of guarantee issued by a foreign transportation company or an invitation letter issued by relevant units in China.

D visa:

The original and copy of the foreigner’s permanent residence status confirmation form issued by the Ministry of Public Security of China.

Please note: The holder of the certificate must apply for a residence permit within 30 days after entering China from the exit and entry administration agency of the public security bureau of the local people's government at or above the county level in the place of intended residence.

F visa:

(1) Invitation letter issued by relevant units or individuals in China. The invitation letter must contain the following contents:

1. Personal information of the invitee: name, gender, date of birth, etc.;

2. Visit information of the invitee: reason for coming to China, Date of arrival and departure, place of visit, relationship with the inviting unit or inviter, source of expenses, etc.;

3. Inviting unit or inviting person information: name of the inviting unit or inviting person, contact number, address, unit seal , signature of legal representative or inviter, etc.

(2) Identity proof materials of the inviting unit or individual, such as company business license or copy of Chinese resident ID card, etc.

G visa:

A connecting flight (car, boat) ticket with a confirmed date and seat to the destination country or region.

J1 visa:

Visa notification letter issued by the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and an official letter issued by the media where the reporter works. (Applicants should first contact the Press Office of the Chinese Embassy or Consulate to complete relevant procedures.)

Please note: Holders of the certificate must report to the local people's government at or above the county level in the place of intended residence within 30 days after entering China. The public security organ’s entry-exit management agency applies for a residence permit.

J2 visa:

Visa notification letter from the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China or the relevant authorized unit and an official letter issued by the media where the reporter works. (Applicants should first contact the Press Office of the Chinese Embassy or Consulate to complete the relevant procedures.)

L visa:

(1) Itinerary materials such as round-trip air tickets and hotel orders , or an invitation letter issued by relevant units in China. The invitation letter must contain the following contents:

1. Personal information of the invitee: name, gender, date of birth, etc.;

2. Information of the invitee's itinerary: date of arrival and departure , tourist locations, etc.;

3. Inviting unit information: name of the inviting unit, contact number, address, unit seal, signature of legal representative or inviting person, etc.

(2) Certification materials of the inviting unit, such as company business license, copy of the identity certificate of the signer of the invitation letter, etc.

M visa:

(1) Business activity documents, economic and trade fair invitations and other invitation letters issued by trade partners within China. The invitation letter must contain the following contents:

1. Personal information of the invitee: name, gender, date of birth, etc.;

2. Visit information of the invitee: reason for coming to China, Date of arrival and departure, place of visit, relationship with the inviting unit or inviter, source of expenses, etc.;

3. Inviting unit or inviting person information: name of the inviting unit or inviting person, contact number, address, unit seal , signature of legal representative or inviter, etc.

(2) A copy of the business license of the inviting unit and the identity certificate of the signer of the invitation letter.

Q1 visa:

If it is for family reunion, you must provide:

(1) Chinese citizens living in China or with Chinese permanent residence qualifications An invitation letter issued by a foreigner, which must contain the following contents:

1. Personal information of the invitee: name, gender, date of birth, etc.;

2. Invite Visitor information: reason for coming to China, intended date of arrival, intended place of residence, intended period of stay, relationship with the inviting person, source of expenses, etc.;

3. Inviting person information: inviting person’s name, contact number, address , inviter’s signature, etc.

(2) A copy of the inviter’s Chinese resident ID card or a copy of the foreigner’s passport and permanent residence permit;

If it is for foster care, the following must be provided:

< p>(1) A notarized foster care power of attorney issued by the Chinese embassy or consulate abroad or a foster care power of attorney notarized and certified by the host country or China;

(2) A letter of agreement to accept foster care issued by the trustee accepting foster care and a copy of the ID card;

(3) If both or one of the parents of the foster child is a Chinese citizen, a copy of the proof that the Chinese parents settled abroad when the child was born should also be provided.

Please note: The holder of the certificate must apply for a residence permit within 30 days after entering China from the exit and entry administration agency of the public security bureau of the local people's government at or above the county level in the place of intended residence.

Q2 visa:

(1) Invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen living in China or a foreign citizen with Chinese permanent residence status. The invitation letter must contain the following contents:

1. Personal information of the invitee: name, gender, date of birth, etc.;

2. Visit information of the invitee: reason for coming to China, Date of arrival and departure, place of visit, relationship with the inviter, source of expenses, etc.;

3. Inviter information: name, contact number, address, signature of the inviter, etc.

(2) A copy of the inviter’s Chinese resident ID card or a copy of the foreigner’s passport and permanent residence permit.

R visa: complies with the conditions and requirements for the introduction of high-level foreign talents and urgently needed specialized talents determined by the relevant competent authorities of the Chinese government, and submits corresponding certification materials in accordance with regulations.

S1 visa:

If it is a long-term visit to relatives, it must be provided

(1) Issued by foreigners staying in China for work, study, etc. Invitation letter. The invitation letter must contain the following contents:

1. Personal information of the invitee: name, gender, date of birth, etc.;

2. Visit information of the invitee: reason for coming to China, Intended arrival date, intended place of residence, intended period of stay, relationship with the inviter, source of expenses, etc.;

3. Inviter information: name, contact number, address, inviter's signature, etc.

(2) Copies of the inviting person’s passport and residence permit;

(3) Family relationship between the applicant and the inviting person (spouse, parents, persons under 18 years of age) Children, spouse’s parents) originals and copies of certificates (marriage certificate, birth certificate, kinship certificate issued by the police station or notarized kinship certificate, etc.).

If it is a private matter, you must provide relevant certification materials for the private matter upon the request of the consular officer.

Please note: The holder of the certificate must apply for a residence permit within 30 days after entering China from the exit and entry administration agency of the public security bureau of the local people's government at or above the county level in the place of intended residence.

S2 visa:

If it is a short-term visit to relatives, you must provide: (1) Foreigners staying in China for work, study, etc. Invitation letter issued. The invitation letter must contain the following contents:

1. Personal information of the invitee: name, gender, date of birth, etc.;

2. Visit information of the invitee: reason for coming to China, Date of arrival and departure, place of visit, relationship with the inviter, source of expenses, etc.;

3. Inviter information: name, contact number, address, signature of the inviter, etc.

(2) Copies of the inviting person’s passport and residence permit;

(3) Family member relationships between the applicant and the inviting person (spouse, parents, children, children) Spouse, brothers and sisters, grandparents, grandparents, grandchildren, and parents of the spouse) Copies of certificates (marriage certificate, birth certificate, kinship certificate issued by the public security station or notarized kinship certificate, etc.).

If it is a private matter, you must provide relevant certification materials for the private matter upon the request of the consular officer.

X1 visa:

(1) Original and copy of the admission notice issued by the recruiting unit in China;

(2) "Foreign Students Coming to China" The original and copy of the "China Visa Application Form" (JW201 or JW202 form).

Please note: The holder of the certificate must apply for a residence permit within 30 days after entering China from the exit and entry administration agency of the public security organ of the local people’s government at or above the county level where he intends to reside.

X2 visa:

(1) Original and copy of the admission notice issued by the recruiting unit in China;

(2) Qualification certificate of the domestic recruiting unit ;

(3) The applicant’s study plan in China.

Z visa:

One of the following supporting documents must be provided:

(1) "Foreigner Employment Permit" issued by the human resources and social security department ” and “Invitation Letter from Authorized Unit” or “Invitation Confirmation Letter”; if the working period does not exceed 90 days, a “Certificate of Short-term Work for Foreigners in China” is also required.

Applicants must apply for a visa before the start date stated on the "Certificate for Foreigners' Short-term Work in China", and the working hours cannot exceed the period stated on the "Certificate for Foreigners' Short-term Work in China";< /p>

(2) "Foreign Experts Work Permit in China" issued by the Bureau of Foreign Experts Affairs and "Invitation Letter from Authorized Unit" or "Invitation Confirmation Letter";

(3) Industrial and Commercial Administration "Registration Certificate of Permanent Representative Office" of foreign (regional) enterprises issued by the management department and "Invitation Letter from Authorized Unit" or "Invitation Confirmation Letter";

(4) Commercial certificate issued by the cultural administrative department Approval document for theatrical performances (only applicable to applicants who come to China for commercial performances) and an "Invitation Letter from Authorized Unit" or "Invitation Confirmation Letter" issued by the Foreign Affairs Office of the relevant provincial (regional, municipal) people's government.

If the performance period does not exceed 90 days, a "Certificate of Short-term Work for Foreigners in China" is also required, and the applicant must be there before the start date indicated on the "Certificate of Short-term Work for Foreigners in China" When applying for a visa, the performance period cannot exceed the period specified in the "Certificate of Short-term Work for Foreigners in China";

(5) "Foreigners Engaged in Marine Works in the People's Republic of China" issued by China National Offshore Oil Corporation "Petroleum Operation Invitation Letter";

Please note: The holder of the certificate must apply for a residence permit within 30 days after entering China from the exit and entry administration agency of the public security organ of the local people's government at or above the county level in the place of intended residence. Exceptions include "can stay for 30 days after entry".