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About Chinese Visa


A Chinese visa is a permit issued by Chinese visa authorities to non-Chinese citizens for entry into, exit from and transit through China. American citizens and citizens of most countries are required to obtain a China visa before entering China. There are eight categories of ordinary Chinese visas, which are respectively marked with the letters C, D, F, G, J-1, J-2, L, X and Z.

L Visa: The most popular type of China visa, an L visa is also known as a tourist or family visit visa. It is issued to those who visit China for tourist purposes, family visit or other personal affairs.

F Visa: Also known as business visa, an F visa is issued to applicants who are invited to China for conference, research, lecture, business, scientific-technological and culture exchanges or short-term studies or intern practice for a period of no more than six months.

Z Visa: A work visa, it is issued to those who are to take up a post or employment in China, and his/her accompanying family members, and who is to conduct commercial performance in China

X Visa: A student visa, issued to applicants who go to China for the purpose of study or intern practice for a period of more than six months.

C Visa: Issued to crewmembers on international aviation, navigation and land transportation missions and family members accompanying them.

G Visa: Issued to those who transit through China.

D Visa: Issued to applicant who is to reside permanently in China.

J-1 Visa: Issued to foreign resident correspondents in China.

J-2 Visa: Issued to foreign correspondents on temporary short term news report mission in china.

Validity of Visa: A single entry Chinese visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue, and a double entry visa is valid for 6 months. A China visa holder must enter China before the expiration date for the visa to remain valid.

Duration of Stay: The duration of stay is specified on a Chinese visa. Chinese visa holders must not stay beyond the specified date without extending their visas. Otherwise, they will be subject to stiff penalties.

Information on Visa to Hong Kong S.A.R. and Macao S.A.R.:


British citizens may visit Hong Kong for up to 90 days without a visa, but visa is required for those to work, study, establish or join in any business or to take up residence. For visa requirements for foreign citizens, please visit the Hong Kong Immigration Department web site: http://www.info.gov.hk/immd
Citizens of U.K. and U.S. and other 53 countries may visit Macao without visas. Citizens from the other countries should apply for entry permit when they enter Macao. Please visit the Identification Department of Macao web site: http://www.dsi.gov.mo for details.