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China Visa and Immigration Center.
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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 visa. It is issued to
those who visit China for tourist purposes, family visit
or other personal matters.
F Visa: Also known as business visa, an F visa is
issued to applicants who are invited to China for
business, research, lecture, scientific-technological
and culture exchanges, short-term advanced 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 hired by Chinese companies to work or teach in
China, and their accompanying family members.
X Visa: A student visa, issued to applicants who
go to China for the purpose of study, advanced studies
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 on China-bound
flight.
G Visa: Issued to those who transit through
China. American passport holders must obtain a transit
visa to transit through all Chinese airports except
Pudong International Airport in Shanghai.
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 interview missions 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.
Overseas Chinese Visa Authorities: Foreign
citizens can obtain a China visa from Chinese embassies,
consulates, visa offices, and the consular department of
the office of Chinese Foreign Ministry. For further
information, please consult the nearest China visa
authorities in your country.
Links to China Visa Authorities:
Chinese Embassy in Washington D.C.
Chinese Consulate in Houston
Chinese Consulate in New York
Chinese Consulate in Chicago
Chinese Consulate in San Francisco
Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles
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