C

Issued to foreign crew members of means of

international transportation, including aircraft, trains and

ships, or motor vehicle drivers

engaged in cross-border transport activities, or to the accompanying family members of the crew members of the above-mentioned ships.

Guarantee Letter from transport company or invitation letter from entities in China

D

Issued to those who intend to reside in China permanently.

The original and photocopy of the Confirmation Form for Foreigners Permanent Residence Status issued by the Ministry of Public Security of China.

F

Issued to those who intend to go to China for exchanges, visits, study tours and other activities.

An invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China.

G

Issued to those who intend to transit through China.

An onward air (train or ship) ticket with confirmed date and seat to the destination country or region.

J1

Issued to resident foreign journalists of foreign news organizations stationed in 

China.The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days.

Visa Notification Letter issued by the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and an official letter issued by the media organization for which the journalist works

J2

Issued to foreign journalists who intend to go to China for short-term news coverage.

The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days.

Visa Notification Letter issued by the Information Department of the Ministry of  Foreign Affairs of China or other authorized units in China and an official letter issued by the media organization for which the journalist works.

L

Issued to those who intend to go to China as a tourist.

Documents showing the itinerary including air ticket booking record (round trip) and proof of a hotel reservation, etc. or an invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China.

M

Issued to those who intend to go to China for commercial and trade activities.

Documents on the commercial activity issued by a trade partner in China, or trade

fair invitation or other invitation letters issued by relevant entity or individual. 

Q1

Issued to those who are family members of Chinese citizens or of foreigners with Chinese permanent residence and intend to go to China for family reunion, or to those who intend to go to China for the purpose of foster care. The intended  duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days.

"Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters,  grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.　

(1) An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a Chinese 

permanent residence permit who lives in China.

(2) Photocopy of Chinese ID of the inviting individual or foreign passport and permanent 

residence permit.

(3) Original and a photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) 

showing the relationship of family members between applicant and inviting individual.

Q2

Issued to those who intend to visit their relatives who are Chinese citizens residing in China or foreigners with 

permanent residence in China. The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days.

(1) An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a Chinese 

permanent residence permit who lives in China.

(2) A photocopy of Chinese ID or foreign passport and permanent residence permit 

of the inviting individual.

R

Issued to those who are high level talents or whose skills are urgently needed in China.

Applicants shall meet relevant requirements of the competent authorities of the Chinese government on high-level talents and individual with special skills urgently needed by China and need to submit certification in accordance with relevant regulations.

S1

Issued to those who intend to go to China to visit the foreigners working or studying in China to whom they are  spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of 18 or parents-in-law, or to those who intend to go to China for 

other private affairs. The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days.

(1) An invitation letter from the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies)

(2) A photocopy of the inviting individual's passport and residence permit

(3)Original and a photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security

Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of immediate family members between applicants and inviting individual.

"Immediate family members " refers to spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of 18, parents-in-law.

S2

Issued to those who intend to visit their family members who are foreigners working or studying in China, or to those who intend to go to China for other private matters. The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days.

"Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of son or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons,  granddaughters and parents-in-law.

For visiting family members for a short period, the following documents are  required:

(1)An invitation letter issued by the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies)

(2) A photocopy of the inviting individual's (a foreigner who stays or lives in China for work or studies) passport and residence permit

(3) A photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between the applicant and the inviting individual.

For private affairs, documentation identifying the nature of the private affairs should be provided as required by the consular officer.

X1

Issued to those who intend to study in China for a period of more than 180 days.

(1) Original and photocopy of the Admission Letter issued by a school or other entities in China.

(2) Original and photocopy of "Visa Application for Study in China" (Form JW201 or Form JW202).

X2

Issued to those who intend to study in China for a period of no more than 180 days.

Original and photocopy of Admission Notice issued by a school or other entities in China.

Z

Issued to those who intend to work in China.

“Notification Letter of Foreigner's Work Permit” or the original Foreigner's Work  Permit

Special Reminder

(1) The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may require the applicant to submit the original of the invitation letter.

The invitation letter should contain:

a. Information of the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)

b. Information of the visit ( purpose of visit, intended arrival date, place(s) of intended residence, intended duration of stay, arrival and departure dates, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures)

c. Information of the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of legal representative or the inviting individual, etc.)

(2) If necessary, the consular officer may require the applicant to provide other proof documents or supplementary materials, or require an interview with the applicant.

(3) The consular officer will decide on whether or not to issue the visa and on its validity, duration of stay and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant.