| How to apply for a Chinese visa |
| 2007-09-21 |
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I. A Brief Introduction to Chinese Visas A Chinese visa is a permit issued by the Chinese visa authorities to an alien for entry into, exit from or transit through C Visa: Issued to crewmembers to perform duties on board an international train, airliner or other vessel, and their accompanying family members. D Visa: Issued to an alien who comes to reside permanently in F Visa: Issued to an alien who is invited to G Visa: Issued to an alien who transits through J-1 Visa: Issued to foreign resident correspondents in J-2 Visa: Issued to foreign correspondents who make short trips to L Visa: Issued to an alien who comes to X Visa: Issued to an alien who comes to Z Visa: Issued to an alien who comes to The overseas Chinese visa authorities are Chinese embassies, consulates, and other offices authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. If a foreigner intends to enter into, exit from or transit through Chinese territory, he/she shall apply to the above-mentioned Chinese visa authorities for a Chinese visa. Visas are not required of aliens, who hold final destination tickets and have booked seats on international airliners flying directly through Visas are not required of Citizens of the following countries, who transit through Pudong Airport or Hongqiao Airport of Shanghai, provided they hold valid passports, visas for the onward countries, final destination tickets and have booked seats, and stay in Shanghai for less than 48 hours : Republic of Korea, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Austria, Greece. No visa is required for ordinary passport holders from II. Requirement for Ordinary Chinese Visas 1. Tourist/Family Visit (L) Visa: "L"Visa is issued to an alien who comes Requirements: - One completed and signed Visa Application Form. If the visa application form is not filled out completely, correctly and legibly, this can cause a delay in processing or the refusal of the requested visa. - one passport photo (black & white or color is acceptable) glued or stapled on the form; - Passport (with spare visa pages, valid for over 6 months); - Round trip tickets and hotel reservation.If visiting family members, applicants shall provide certificates of kinship. - 2. Business Visit (F) Visa: "F" Visa is issued to an alien who is invited to Requirements: - One completed and signed Visa Application Form. If the visa application form is not filled out completely, correctly and legibly, this can cause a delay in processing or the refusal of the requested visa. - one passport photo (black & white or color is acceptable) glued or stapled on the form; - Passport (with spare visa pages, valid for over 6 months); - Round trip air tickets and hotel reservation; - An original visa Notification issued by an authorized Chinese unit. 3. Employment/Work (Z) Visa: Z Visa is issued to an alien who comes to Requirements: - One completed and signed Visa Application Form. If the visa application form is not filled out completely, correctly and legibly, this can cause a delay in processing or the refusal of the requested visa. - one passport photo (black & white or color is acceptable) glued or stapled on the form; - Passport (with spare visa pages, valid for over 6 months); - Flight ticket or ticket reservation. - A visa notification issued by the authorized Chinese unit, and a Work Permit for Aliens issued by the Chinese Labor Ministry/ Foreign Expert's License issued by the Chinese Foreign Expert Bureau. A visa notification issued by the authorized Chinese unit or proof of kinship, e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc, is required for the accompanying family members. Additional information: - ( Z ) visa is valid for one entry, three months. The holder of a (Z) visa shall go through residential formalities in the local public security department within thirty days of entry into - Any person suffering from mental disorder, leprosy, AIDS, venereal diseases, contagious tuberculosis or other such infectious diseases shall not be permitted to enter china. 4. Study (X) Visa: (X )Visa is issued to an alien who comes to Requirements: - One completed and signed Visa Application Form. If the visa application form is not filled out completely, correctly and legibly, this can cause a delay in processing or the refusal of the requested visa. - one passport photo (black & white or color is acceptable) glued or stapled on the form; - Passport (with spare visa pages, valid for over 6 months); - Flight ticket or ticket reservation. - An approved Foreign Student Visa Application Form (JW201 or JW202) issued by the authorized Chinese unit, and an enrollment letter from the Chinese school. - The applicant who will study in - Additional information: - ( X ) visa is valid for one entry, three months. The holder of a (X) visa shall go through residential formalities in the local public security department within thirty days of entry into - Any person suffering from mental disorder, leprosy, AIDS, venereal diseases, contagious tuberculosis or other such infectious diseases shall not be permitted to enter china. 5. Resident (D) Visa: "D" Visa is issued to an alien who comes to reside permanently in Requirements: - One completed and signed Visa Application Form. If the visa application form is not filled out completely, correctly and legibly, this can cause a delay in processing or the refusal of the requested visa. - one passport photo (black & white or color is acceptable) glued or stapled on the form; - Passport (with spare visa pages, valid for over 6 months); - Residence Approval Certificate issued by the Chinese public security bureau. The applicant may entrust his or her relatives within - A Physical Examination Certificate for Foreign Citizen. Additional information: - ( D ) visa is valid for one entry, three months. The holder of a (D) visa shall go through residential formalities in the local public security department within thirty days of entry into - Any person suffering from mental disorder, leprosy, AIDS, venereal diseases, contagious tuberculosis or other such infectious diseases shall not be permitted to enter china. 6. Transit (G) Visa: (G)Visa is issued to an alien who transits through Requirements: - One completed and signed Visa Application Form. If the visa application form is not filled out completely, correctly and legibly, this can cause a delay in processing or the refusal of the requested visa. - one passport photo (black & white or color is acceptable) glued or stapled on the form; - Passport (with spare visa pages, valid for over 6 months); - A valid visa of the country of destination, and a final destination airline ticket. 7. Journalist (J) Visa: Please refer to Procedures for Foreign Reporters to Apply for Short-term News Coverage in or Resident Accreditation to China. III. Processing Time - Normal process takes a week, if application materials are sufficient. Suggested application time is 3 to 6 weeks before intended date of entry into - Urgent process is available if the visa officer agrees. Urgent Fee Per Person: 1 working day: 35 euro; 2 to 3 working days: 18 euro IV. Visa Fee
Number of Entry Citizen of Single Entry 20 Euros 90 Euros 25 Euros
Group visa(for all citizens): 15 Euros/person
Applicants are required to fill out the "Plačilni nalog BN02" form and pay the consular fees through local banks or post offices, and pick up consular documents by the pick-up form and the payment receipt on the designated date at the Consular Department.The Consular Department of Chinese Embassy will not accept e-payment for the consular fees. Related Links: Notice Slovenian citizens may visit Processing time is not fixed. The Embassy shall issue visas according to the response from the Hong Kong Immigration Department. For visa requirements for foreign citizens other than U. S., please visit the Hong Kong Immigration Department web site: http: // www. immd. gov. hk . |